# Internal PRM political friction in Dominican Republic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/internal-prm-political-friction-in-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-10-26T13:57:06.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado has faced internal criticism from Jesús ‘Chú’ Vásquez Martínez, a former general secretary of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM). Vásquez claimed on a radio program that Collado is not an active or organic member of the party. Collado has declined to engage in direct political dispute, stating that he is focused on his ministerial duties and that participating in such debates would be ‘a lack of coherence’ given he has not announced presidential aspirations. He noted that ‘each thing will have its moment.’ The dispute has caused friction within the PRM. While some party members, such as the Mayor of Dajabón, described the criticisms as ‘exaggerated,’ others have warned that such internal confrontations could weaken the party leading up to the 2028 elections. Analysts suggest the tension reflects internal positioning within the ruling party, though Collado maintains high favorability in opinion polls. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: David Collado vows to focus on tourism management amid political criticism Dominican Tourism Minister David Collado has pledged to remain focused on economic development despite internal political criticism and questioning regarding his standing within the ruling party. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-collado-vows-to-focus-on-tourism-management-amid-political-criticism ### 2026-10-22: David Collado avoids political dispute with Jesús Vásquez Tourism Minister David Collado has refused to engage in a political dispute with Jesús Vásquez, who questioned Collado's active membership and leadership within the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM). 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-tourism-minister-david-collado-avoids-political-controversy --- Cite as: Internal PRM political friction in Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/internal-prm-political-friction-in-dominican-republic