Gonzalo Castillo
Dominican RepublicpoliticianMaleb. 19676.8Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Gonzalo Castillo announced his intentions to run for the presidency of the Dominican Republic in the 2028 elections.
Gonzalo Castillo dice que está listo "para ser el próximo presidente de la República Dominicana”Dominican Republic· 2026-06-21Álvarez stated that Gonzalo Castillo should go to trial where he can defend himself and present his evidence.
Pancho Álvarez niega “lawfare” en RD y afirma que Gonzalo y Peralta deben ir a juicio de fondoDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
Gonzalo Castillo has begun to receive public support for his candidacy.
Advertencias e intimaciones... sin sancionesDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
Gonzalo Castillo is the former Minister of Public Works who was also exonerated of criminal responsibility.
Dictan apertura a juicio contra exsenador Rafael Calderón por el caso CalamarDominican Republic· 2026-06-20
Gonzalo Castillo was recently acquitted of corruption charges and is now pursuing the presidency again.
El proselitismo electoral no se ha detenidoDominican Republic· 2026-06-02
Gonzalo Castillo was released from criminal responsibility by the judge, leading to a celebration.
Lágrimas, euforia y un "vamos con to’ "Dominican Republic· 2026-06-01
Gonzalo Castillo is one of the former ministers accused in a corruption case.
Ministerio Público apelará el no ha lugar en favor de Gonzalo Castillo y José Ramón PeraltaDominican Republic· 2026-05-30Gonzalo Castillo expressed his determination to run for president in 2028 after being exonerated of corruption charges.
"Voy por todo, voy con tó y seré el nuevo presidente 2028"Dominican Republic· 2026-05-30
Gonzalo Castillo is also among the accused in the Caso Calamar.
se retrasa por más de tres horas el fallo del Caso CalamarDominican Republic· 2026-05-30
Gonzalo Castillo's defense has raised concerns about irregularities related to the accusation and the collection of evidence.
Horas decisivas para tres de los mayores casos de corrupciónDominican Republic· 2026-05-29
Gonzalo Castillo announced that his visa to the United States was restored.
Gonzalo Castillo anuncia restitución de visado a EEUUDominican Republic· 2026-05-27
Gonzalo Castillo was an ex-director mentioned in the context of allegations.
No hubo perjuicio a la Administración ni pruebas de que se hayan cometido delitos
Uruguay· 2026-03-05
Gonzalo Castillo is a candidate for the presidential nomination and previously ran in the 2020 elections.
Arranca la carrera de los ocho presidenciales del PLDDominican Republic· 2026-02-23
There is uncertainty about whether Gonzalo Castillo will be on the list presented to the central committee assembly.
Al final, el PLD tendrá que esperar hasta el 2027Dominican Republic· 2026-02-23
Gonzalo Castillo is one of the eight candidates presented by the PLD for the presidential candidacy.
PLD presenta lista de ocho aspirantes a candidato presidencialDominican Republic· 2026-02-22
Gonzalo Castillo buscará aspirar nueva vez por la presidencia de la Republica con el Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD).
Gonzalo Castillo buscará ser candidato presidencial del PLD nuevamenteDominican Republic· 2026-02-22Gonzalo Castillo has been present in the political scene and is expected to integrate into the candidacy race.
Sin Abel, ¿y sin Gonzalo?, PLD arranca camino hacia elección de una “figura presidencial”Dominican Republic· 2026-02-22
Gonzalo Castillo is the former Minister of Public Works who is facing allegations of corruption.
Mirna Ortiz recomienda a Gonzalo Castillo "no comer ansias" y asegura que el caso irá a juicioDominican Republic· 2026-02-19
Gonzalo Castillo represented the Fideicomiso RedVial as the then Minister of Public Works and Communications.
El modelo de los fideicomisos estatales, sus alcances y traspiés en República DominicanaDominican Republic· 2026-02-17Gonzalo Castillo reappeared in the political scene in mid-2025.
Miguel Vargas también apuesta por una “oposición unificada” para elecciones del 2028Dominican Republic· 2026-02-13
Gonzalo Castillo is a former presidential candidate whose participation in the upcoming process is uncertain.
PLD escogerá a su “figura presidencial” mediante consulta en último trimestre de este añoDominican Republic· 2026-02-13Gonzalo Castillo was an unknown businessman who became a candidate for the PLD in the 2019 primaries.
FP y PLD intensifican ofensiva por liderazgo de la oposiciónDominican Republic· 2026-02-07
Gonzalo Castillo is a political figure associated with the PLD who has been rumored to be considering a presidential run for 2028.
Comisión del PLD deja fuera a Gonzalo Castillo en reuniones con aspirantes presidenciales para 2028Dominican Republic· 2026-02-04
Gonzalo Castillo is expected to run for president again, as stated by deputy Gustavo Sánchez.
Abel Martínez propone a aspirantes acuerdo político para que el PLD sea "una opción real de poder"Dominican Republic· 2026-01-30Gonzalo Castillo is expected to join the list of presidential aspirants.
Comité Central del PLD conocerá en febrero protocolo de aspiraciones presidencialesDominican Republic· 2026-01-29
Gonzalo Castillo is among those involved in the corruption case.
Jueza decidirá el 20 de febrero si envía a juicio de fondo a implicada en caso CalamarDominican Republic· 2026-01-22
Gonzalo Castillo is mentioned as one of the ex-ministers involved in the corruption allegations.
Santiago Hazim decía que todo el dinero en efectivo iba para la campaña del PRMDominican Republic· 2026-01-19
Gonzalo Castillo is expected to join the four recognized aspirants for the presidential candidacy.
“La realidad obliga a ser más flexibles”Dominican Republic· 2026-01-18
The defense argued that the accusation against Gonzalo Castillo cannot be sustained on deliberate omissions and hidden privileges.
Laura Acosta dice caso Senasa se pudo desmantelar en 2022Dominican Republic· 2026-01-17
Gonzalo Castillo is an ex-presidential candidate accused of corruption related to state contracts.
No hay pruebas suficiente en su contra para condenarlo por corrupciónDominican Republic· 2026-01-16