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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 8 | 4.12 | 0.54% | +20% | 10,847,910 | 70,460 | $89,000 | 578$ |
| Totals | 8 | 10,847,910 | 70,460 | $89,000 | 578$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a long-serving president who faced accusations of corruption during his administration.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was known for imprisoning and sometimes killing political opponents during his presidency.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer directed the military campaign against the guerrilla of Francisco Alberto Caamaño in February 1973.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer, with his acute perception of national reality, warned that the wealth of the Dominican Republic was not measured solely by its fertile land or natural resources.
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Dominican Republic:
The article mentions the period of 'Los doce años' under Joaquín Balaguer in the context of seeking justice for past crimes.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a significant political figure in the Dominican Republic, associated with the construction of the Plaza de la Bandera.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president of the Dominican Republic during the time of Caamaño's execution.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the inauguration of the Aeropuerto Internacional de Las Américas in 1969.
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