Joaquín Balaguer
Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent Dominican politician and statesman who served as President of the Dominican Republic for several terms during the mid-20th century. His administration saw significant infrastructure developments, including the inauguration of the Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas in 1969, a key facility for the country's connectivity and economic growth. Balaguer's political career was marked by his influence on Dominican politics, often characterized by his authoritarian tendencies and close ties with the United States during the Cold War.
Born on Sep 01, 1906 (118 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 10 | 6.60 | 0.72% | +40% | 10,847,910 | 108,634 | $89,000 | 891$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,659 | $230,000 | 144$ |
| Totals | 11 | 43,819,756 | 129,293 | $319,000 | 1,035$ |
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Dominican Republic:
The Listín Diario provided significant coverage of Joaquín Balaguer's government during the 80s and 90s.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the longest-serving president in Dominican history.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the construction of the Arena del Cibao.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer is also a key figure in the documentary that explores the political landscape of the Dominican Republic.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer had accumulated twelve years in power before Guzmán's election.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a Dominican politician who served as president for 22 years across different periods from 1961 to 1996.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer is remembered as one of the great builders from the Executive Power.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a Dominican politician who served as president for 22 years across different periods from 1961 to 1996.
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Peru:
Joaquín Balaguer was a former president of the Dominican Republic.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president who presided over the event and later instructed Miguel Reyes Sánchez to present José Francisco Ruiz Massieu.
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