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.
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Elías Wessin Chávez is a legislator involved in the Civil Code proposal.
¿Cuál ha sido el desempeño legislativo de Jorge Frías?
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Elías Wessin Chávez, who presides over the official commission, noted that not all political forces have reached an agreement.
Delegados de partidos mayoritarios abogan por aprobación de proyecto de candidaturas independientes depositado por la JCEDominican Republic· 2025-06-05
Elías Wessin Chávez is the president of the legislative table in the Chamber of Deputies.
Diputados realizarán vistas públicas por candidaturas independientes ante falta de consensoDominican Republic· 2025-06-02
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.
¿Es necesaria una reforma constitucional para readecuar nuevas candidaturas independientes?Dominican Republic· 2025-06-02
Elías Wessin Chávez is the president of the legislative table and is working to reconcile opposing political positions.
Diputados aún no logran consenso con los partidos políticos sobre candidaturas independientesDominican Republic· 2025-05-26
Elías Wessin Chávez agreed with the need for automated voting and highlighted its successful implementation in Brazil.
Sería insostenible organizar boleta electoral con nuevas candidaturas independientesDominican Republic· 2025-05-22
Elías Wessin Chávez, president of the special commission, confirmed the suggestion made by Samir Chami Isa regarding automated voting.
Miembro de la JCE sugiere a legisladores establecer por ley el voto automatizadoDominican Republic· 2025-05-21
Elías Wessin Chavez is the son of the ex-general and currently serves as a deputy.
El Cefa buscaba frenar el comunismo en la Revolución de Abril de 1965Dominican Republic· 2025-04-28
