The Dominican Republic votes on Sunday. Here’s what to know
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The Caribbean nation is days away from a general election that will see voters elect new lawmakers and a president as they weigh the nation’s economy and security.
The Dominican Republic is days away from a general election that will see voters elect new lawmakers and the president as they weigh the nation’s economy and security. Among those seeking the Caribbean nation’s highest office on May 19 are the current president, a former president, and a mayor. If no presidential candidate receives over 50% of the vote, a second round will be held on June 30. Here’s a look at the candidates and issues: The Dominican Republic’s current president, Luis Abinader, is seeking re-election for a second term that would keep him in office until 2028. The 56-year-old economist and businessman first assumed the presidency in 2020, in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic – following in the footsteps of his senator father, a three-time presidential candidate. Leading the ballot of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) with his slogan “The change continues,” the popular leader is now promising four more years of economic growth and stability. During his first term from 2020 to 2024, the Dominican Republic established a new record in the tourism industry, with more than 10 million tourists visiting the island in 2023. Experts now expect Abinader to focus on the priorities of his first term, expanding on development, reform, and the fight against corruption. He has promised reforms for the National Police, health sector, and education. Abinader’s government has shown a commitment to addressing long-standing challenges in the energy sector. But the World Bank says the Dominican Republic has more work to do in increasing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the sector; continuing with the diversification of the energy matrix among others.
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