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(Radio France International).- Both countries share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, but there is a strong contrast between them. Dominican Republicmore prosperous, and its impoverished neighbor, mired in
(Radio France International).- Both countries share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, but there is a strong contrast between them. Dominican Republicmore prosperous, and its impoverished neighbor, mired in chaos and violence from criminal gangs that control much of its territory.
His main rival, the former president, received just over 21% of the vote. Leonel Fernandezadmitted defeat and congratulated Avinader.
“I am and will be president of all Dominicans,” Abinader said in a speech to hundreds of supporters of his campaign headquarters in Santo Domingo. “The people have spoken clearly… I take upon myself the trust placed in me and the obligation not to disappoint. I will not fail you!“.
Avinader concentrated 59.05% votes, 30 points ahead of Fernandezfrom 27%, according to preliminary data.
Abel Martinez marched third from 10.76%. The remaining six candidates together barely exceeded 3% of the total.
“Four more years, four more years!“, chanted the followers of the president, who avoid a second round.
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More than 8 of the 11.2 million Dominicans They are called to the polls for this process, where the Congress is also being renewed.
“I voted for Abinader… He actually had a good government,” Maria Ramona Antonio, a 74-year-old dentist, told AFP. “He tourism look how things are going, this is the best source of work for us… built roadsthose needy people who now have medical insurance“, he noted.
Modern Revolutionary Party (PRP) Abinadera, who won municipal elections in February, should also do well in Senate and Chamber of Deputiesexperts agree.
“Happy, happy, we’re rushing, we’re rising,” noted Joni Dotel, a 38-year-old psychologist, at PRM headquarters. “The country continues to change, it stands for democracy, we continue to move forward.”
“We knew this was coming and I’m very happy about it, the voices were very polite,” said Mary Pimentel, a 44-year-old informal sector worker.
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Avinader enjoys 70% approvalpartly because of his tough policies on Haitian migration, which he promised to maintain into a second term.
Since he came to power, increase immigration raids and numerous deportations, built a wall on part of the border and closed migration from a neighboring country.
Abinader “should introduce tougher laws against migrants,” said Pedro Nunez, 57, also on the team. “Zero Haitians in this country.”
Abinader also congratulates himself on his administration’s economic achievements, citing high growth rates, “normal” inflation and low unemployment. The World Bank projects 5% GDP growth at the end of the year, as does the IMF, which emphasizes “potential” countries to “become advanced economies” in the coming decades.
Source: World Bank.
– “Anomalies”
He People’s Power Party (PF)Fernandez and Dominican Liberation Party (PLD)where the former president served before was convicted “bulk purchase” votes from the ruling party.
This old political practice Dominican Republic: parties pay a certain amount in exchange for votes 500 pesos ($8) or they deliver a plate of food.
Avinader came to power with an anti-corruption speech. One of his ministers assured on Sunday that the elections were fair.
“This election was the election with the largest participation of international observers,” said Deligne Assencion, minister of public works and communications and national secretary of the PfP. He was referring to the 400 foreign observers who accompanied the elections, including the OAS mission.
Central Election Commission reported that it had not received any official complaints about vote buying.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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