Elías Wessin Chavez

Elías Wessin Chavez is a Dominican politician and son of General Elías Wessin y Wessin, known for his defense of his father's actions during the April Revolution of 1965. He has served as a deputy and has been vocal in addressing historical narratives surrounding the U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic, asserting that his father sought to prevent the rise of communism in the country and challenging claims that he called for U.S. military intervention. Wessin Chavez emphasizes the importance of preserving peace during a tumultuous period in Dominican history and works to clarify misconceptions regarding the events and casualties of the revolution.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

2 wks

Reach

64,443

Power

529$

Sentiment

6.33

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Dominican Republic	6	6.33	0.50%	+20%	10,847,910	64,443	$89,000	529$
Totals	6				10,847,910	64,443	$89,000	529$

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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez, who presides over the official commission, noted that not all political forces have reached an agreement. 5

Sigmund Freund Danilo Diaz Nathanael Concepcion Rogelio Genao

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Delegados de partidos mayoritarios abogan por aprobación de proyecto de candidaturas independientes depositado por la JCE

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez is the president of the legislative table in the Chamber of Deputies. 7

Rogelio Genao

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Diputados realizarán vistas públicas por candidaturas independientes ante falta de consenso

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez is a deputy and the president of the legislative table who is involved in the analysis of two projects of law regarding electoral participation. 5

Servio Tulio Castano Jose Alberto Fiallo Billini Onavel Aristy Jorge Zorrilla

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: ¿Es necesaria una reforma constitucional para readecuar nuevas candidaturas independientes?

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez is the president of the legislative table and is working to reconcile opposing political positions. 7

Pelegrin Castillo Luis Acosta Moreta Ismael Reyes Alberto Fiallo Billini Samir Chami Isa

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Diputados aún no logran consenso con los partidos políticos sobre candidaturas independientes

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez agreed with the need for automated voting and highlighted its successful implementation in Brazil. 7

Rafael Vallejo Santelises Samir Chami Isa Julio Cesar Castano Guzman Ramon Andres Jaquez Liranzo

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Sería insostenible organizar boleta electoral con nuevas candidaturas independientes

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chávez, president of the special commission, confirmed the suggestion made by Samir Chami Isa regarding automated voting. 7

Samir Chami Isa Julio Cesar Castanos Guzman Roman Andres Jaquez Liranzo

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Miembro de la JCE sugiere a legisladores establecer por ley el voto automatizado

Dominican Republic: Elías Wessin Chavez is the son of the ex-general and currently serves as a deputy. 7

Lyndon B Johnson Francisco Alberto Caamano

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: El Cefa buscaba frenar el comunismo en la Revolución de Abril de 1965