# Renaming of Mirador Sur Park in Santo Domingo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renaming-of-mirador-sur-park-in-santo-domingo
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:02:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Mayor of the National District, Carolina Mejía, officially unveiled a plaque in Santo Domingo designating Mirador Sur Park as ‘Parque Mirador Sur Dr. Joaquín Balaguer’. This action fulfills a 2019 resolution to honor the late former president, who was a primary architect of the park originally inaugurated in 1970.

The renaming has sparked criticism regarding the legacy of the former leader. Critics have highlighted Balaguer’s history of authoritarianism and his role in the Trujillo tyranny, noting his use of power to suppress political opposition. The controversy is underscored by the proximity of a Metro station named after Amín Abel, a victim of the regime led by Balaguer.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Mirador Sur officially named after Joaquín Balaguer

The District City Council has officially named the Mirador Sur area after Joaquín Balaguer, a move facing criticism due to his controversial political legacy and authoritarian rule.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirador-sur-officially-named-after-joaqun-balaguer

### 2026-09-10: Mirador Sur Park officially renamed in honor of Joaquín Balaguer

Mayor Carolina Mejía officially renamed Santo Domingo’s Mirador Sur Park to honor former president Joaquín Balaguer, fulfilling a municipal resolution passed in 2019.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirador-sur-park-officially-renamed-in-honor-of-joaqun-balaguer

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