Gonzalo Castillo

Gonzalo Castillo is a Dominican politician and businessman who served as the Minister of Public Works and Communications under President Danilo Medina. He emerged as the presidential candidate for the PLD in the 2020 elections after winning the party's primaries against Leonel Fernández. Castillo's candidacy was marked by his efforts to continue the policies of the Medina administration.

Born on Dec 02, 1967 (58 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

3 wks

Reach

152,983

Power

1,255$

Sentiment

4.82

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Dominican Republic	11	4.82	1.08%	+30%	10,847,910	152,983	$89,000	1,255$
Totals	11				10,847,910	152,983	$89,000	1,255$

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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is a political figure associated with the PLD who has been rumored to be considering a presidential run for 2028. 5

Danilo Medina Abel Martinez Francisco Dominguez Brito Francisco Javier Garcia Charlie Mariotti Gustavo Sanchez Jhonny Pujols Robert Martinez Andres Navarro Ruben Bichara Margarita Pimentel Eleuterio Abad Santos Danilo Diaz Luis Abinader

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Comisión del PLD deja fuera a Gonzalo Castillo en reuniones con aspirantes presidenciales para 2028

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is expected to run for president again, as stated by deputy Gustavo Sánchez. 5

Abel Martinez Luis Abinader Francisco Javier Garcia Charlie Mariotti Francisco Dominguez Brito Leonel Fernandez Danilo Medina Andres Navarro

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Abel Martínez propone a aspirantes acuerdo político para que el PLD sea "una opción real de poder"

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is expected to join the list of presidential aspirants. 6

Johnny Pujols Francisco Javier Garcia Abel Martinez Francisco Dominguez Brito Charlie Mariotti Andres Navarro Danilo Medina Margarita Cedeno Temistocles Montas Cristina Lizardo

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Comité Central del PLD conocerá en febrero protocolo de aspiraciones presidenciales

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is among those involved in the corruption case. 5

Natividad Martinez Capellan Franchesca Pontentino Rosa Alba Garcia Manuela Orozco Carlos Moreno Ana Linda Paola Emir Jose Paola Jose Ramon Peralta Donald Guerrero

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Jueza decidirá el 20 de febrero si envía a juicio de fondo a implicada en caso Calamar

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is mentioned as one of the ex-ministers involved in the corruption allegations. 3

Santiago Hazim Jose Pablo Ortiz Giraldez Eduardo Read Estrella Cinty Acosta German Rafael Robles Quinones Donald Guerrero Jose Ramon Peralta Dayelin Ceballos Jose Caraballo

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Santiago Hazim decía que todo el dinero en efectivo iba para la campaña del PRM

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is expected to join the four recognized aspirants for the presidential candidacy. 6

Ygnacio Pascual Camacho Melanio Paredes Ruben Bichara Andres Navarro Francisco Javier Garcia Abel Martinez Francisco Dominguez Brito Charlie Mariotti Eleuterio Abad Santos

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: “La realidad obliga a ser más flexibles”

Dominican Republic: The defense argued that the accusation against Gonzalo Castillo cannot be sustained on deliberate omissions and hidden privileges. 4

Laura Acosta Jose Pablo Ortiz

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Laura Acosta dice caso Senasa se pudo desmantelar en 2022

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is an ex-presidential candidate accused of corruption related to state contracts. 5

Laura Acosta Jose Pablo Ortiz Ramon Emilio Jimenez

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: No hay pruebas suficiente en su contra para condenarlo por corrupción

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is a former Minister of Public Works and a presidential candidate involved in a legal case regarding accusations of corruption. 5

Laura Acosta Altagracia Ramirez Donald Guerrero Jose Ramon Peralta Luis Abinader Leonel Fernandez Ramon Emilio Jimenez Jose Arturo Urena Carlos Baez Batista

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Defensa de Gonzalo Castillo solicita a tribunal anular acusación por depósito tardío

Dominican Republic: Gonzalo Castillo is accused in a case aimed at disqualifying the PLD party for future elections. 5

Laura Acosta Altagracia Ramirez Donald Guerrero Jose Ramon Peralta Luis Abinader Leonel Fernandez

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Defensa Gonzalo Castillo acusa al MP de incluirlo en caso para inhabilitar al PLD de cara al futuro