Balaguer
Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent Dominican politician who served multiple terms as President of the Dominican Republic. His leadership spanned several decades, during which he was known for his authoritarian style and controversial policies. Balaguer's administration was marked by efforts to modernize the country, but his tenure was also criticized for political repression and corruption. His role in the political landscape greatly influenced the development of the Dominican Republic's contemporary political environment.
Born on Sep 01, 1906 (118 years old)
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Dominican Republic:
Doctor Balaguer authorized the hiring of Haitian laborers in 1966.
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Dominican Republic:
Balaguer is referenced as a president who had respect for Orlando Martínez.
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Dominican Republic:
Balaguer is referenced as the political leader criticized by Orlando Martínez in his articles.
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Dominican Republic:
Balaguer was the president who appointed various individuals to address the electricity crisis in the late 1980s.
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