INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Luis Abinader has secured a second term in the Dominican Republic, promising unity and impartial leadership.With 56% of voting
centers reporting, Abinader leads with 58.85% of the vote
His main rival, three-time former President Leonel Fernandez, trails with 27.29%.Both Fernandez and Abel Martinez have conceded,
headquarters.He emphasized his commitment to serve all Dominicans without distinction
(Photo Internet reproduction)Abinader proposed constitutional reforms to ensure presidential power does not rest on personal whims.He
reaffirmed his intention not to seek a third term, respecting the two-term limit for presidents.During his first term, Abinader gained
praise for his economic management, particularly handling the COVID-19 crisis.His administration tackled corruption and adopted a stringent
stance on issues with neighboring Haiti.Economic milestones included a substantial GDP increase from $78.92 billion in 2020 to an estimated
recent CID-Gallup poll, with a 70% approval rating
This reflects his economic policies and efforts to revive the tourism sector.Despite global challenges, the Dominican economy grew by an
average of 6.43% annually from 2021 to 2023.Notably, it achieved 2.4% growth even in a tough global environment.His focus on transparency
and institutional improvements gained international recognition, with advancements in corruption control and judicial independence.As he
embarks on his second term, Abinader calls for a national unity pact.He aims to bring together various political, economic, and social
toward sustained growth and stability.
