Dominican Republic Elections: A New Mandate for the PLD

Monday, May 21, 2012  |  AQ Web Exclusive

Danilo Medina won the presidential election in the first round due to good campaigning and the legacy of one of his biggest supporters. ... Read More

In Contested Vote, Medina Narrowly Wins Dominican Presidential Election

Thursday, May 17, 2012  |  Mark Keller

Dominicans cast their votes for president on Sunday, giving the incumbent party candidate enough votes to avoid a runoff. But the opposition candidate refused to concede, alleging vote-buying fraud. ... Read More

Can the Diaspora Vote Influence Latin American Elections?

Thursday, May 10, 2012  |  Mark Keller

A large diaspora vote could influence the Dominican Republic’s May 20 election. The same may not be true for the Mexican and Venezuelan elections to be held this year. ... Read More

U.S.-Funded Naval Base Sparks Controversy in the Dominican Republic

Monday, February 27, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

A U.S.-funded naval base has been a source of debate in the Dominican Republic at a time when the country faces mounting drug-trafficking woes. ... Read More

Americas Update: Looking ahead to 2012

Friday, December 16, 2011  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA previews major events and key players in the coming year. Crucial elections are taking place in the Americas in 2012, as well as important global summits. ... Read More

Video: Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic

Saturday, September 25, 2010  | 

The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. Watch the video. ... Read More

Remarks: Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic

Friday, September 24, 2010

The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. Read a transcript of his remarks. ... Read More

President Leonel Fernández on the Dominican Republic's Economic Position

Friday, September 24, 2010  |  Carin Zissis

The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. “We once produced jobs to survive," said Fernández. "Now we need to produce jobs that improve workers’ lives." ... Read More

2010 Presidents of the Americas Report

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted private and public programming during United Nations General Assembly week with the presidents of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago. ... Read More