Joaquín Balaguer

Joaquín Balaguer

Dominican Republic Dominican RepublicpoliticianMaleb. 19066.1Global Dominance: 0.00%

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.

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Yael Fermín mentioned she came to buy the book 'Los Carpinteros' by Joaquín Balaguer.

Obras que van desde novelas hasta de autoayuda se exhiben en la Feria del Libro
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-28
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Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent figure in the Trujillo regime and won the elections following the coup against Juan Bosch.

Casi 63 años del Golpe de Estado a Juan Bosch
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-24
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president who issued the decree that established the security services at the airport.

La génesis del CESAC
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-19
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the prolonged government known as the 'doce años'.

Embajadores de RD en Washington durante 4 años
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-19
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Joaquín Balaguer was a politician and contemporary of Emilio Rodríguez Demorizi.

Rodríguez Demorizi y el oficio del historiador
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-14
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Joaquín Balaguer is referred to as the 'Maestro del Poder' and is noted for his significant political influence in the Dominican Republic.

Una Reminiscencia nostálgica que mucho me conmueve, en este tiempo de tanta incertidumbre
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-13
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Joaquín Balaguer was a lawyer, diplomat, Secretary of Education, Chancellor, and Secretary of the Presidency.

¿Es fácil llegar a ser Presidente de la República Dominicana?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-10
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president of the Dominican Republic who called Pérez Reyes to work in his government.

¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-08
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Joaquín Balaguer was mentioned in the context of a financial transaction related to the Centrobasquet of 1975.

¿Quién fue Virgilio Travieso Soto? el padre del baloncesto dominicano
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-06
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the time when Radio Comercial faced several confrontations with the authorities.

Radio Comercial y "Noti-Tiempo" marcaron una era en la radio
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-06
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Joaquín Balaguer was a sincere supporter of the author's friend, despite not being politically active.

Anthony, su alfombra persa
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-08-02
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Joaquín Balaguer declared the province of Peravia as the 'Eighth National Tourist Pole' to boost the area's development.

Firme impulso al turismo de Baní
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-31
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president of the Dominican Republic during the 1977 Miss Universe competition.

¡La cuenta regresiva comenzó! Todo lo que debes saber antes de conocer a la próxima Miss RD Universo 2026
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-29
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The water tank was installed during the government of the late former president Joaquín Balaguer.

La CAASD construirá una “cisterna gigante” para suplir agua a Villa Juana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-29
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Joaquín Balaguer had to issue a decree ordering the transfer of the elephant 'Mami' to the new zoo.

“Mami” y “Buche”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-26
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Joaquín Balaguer was the former president under whose government the water tank was installed.

Residentes están preocupados por filtraciones y óxido del tanque de agua en Villa Juana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-26
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Joaquín Balaguer is mentioned in the context of a tribute at his tomb.

El Salto de la Pulga
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-18
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Joaquín Balaguer was commemorated for his political legacy and contributions to the development of the Dominican Republic.

Reformistas conmemoran el 24 aniversario del fallecimiento de Balaguer
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-15
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Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent political figure in the Dominican Republic, serving as president multiple times and leading the Reformist Social Christian Party.

24 años después, los reformistas aún buscan quien sustituirá a Balaguer
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-14
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Joaquín Balaguer was a significant political figure who appointed Cristóbal Marte as vice minister.

El automovilismo, deporte favorito de Cristóbal Marte
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-01
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The context of repression during Joaquín Balaguer's government is mentioned in relation to Hatuey's activism.

Conmemoran el natalicio de Hatuey de Camps: Resaltan legado político
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-30
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Antún Batlle clarified that the only request from the PRSC is to uphold the political project with responsibility and loyalty, respecting the principles of its historical leader, Joaquín Balaguer.

Desde marzo de 2026, las candidaturas independientes desaparecieron de la legislación dominicana
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
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Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent political figure who led the PRSC to multiple electoral victories.

El partido más ganador lleva desde 2008 sin candidatura presidencial propia
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
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Joaquín Balaguer is referred to as the historical leader of the PRSC and was the last president from the party to win a presidential election in 1994.

¿El PRSC está dispuesto a abrirle las puertas a un “independiente” en 2028?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
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Joaquín Balaguer was a five-time president of the Dominican Republic who supported journalists and writers during his tenure.

Henry Louis Mencken, el hombre que lo odiaba todo
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
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Joaquín Balaguer's government is referenced in the context of Jorge Blanco's political rise.

Genera controversia designar Circunvalación de Santiago con nombre Jorge Blanco
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-19
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president of the Dominican Republic who publicly approved Alex Bueno's adaptation of his poem 'Lucía'.

Alex Bueno, el muchacho de Sajoma que logró hasta la bendición de Balaguer para cantar "Lucía"
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-19
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María Feliz Luciano was also a friend of doctor Joaquín Balaguer.

“Sólo me volvería a casar si es con un hombre con sentimientos monetarios”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
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Joaquín Balaguer consistently used the incorrect emblem.

Un símbolo patrio con detalles "ignorados" en instituciones públicas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
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Joaquín Balaguer was the president during a difficult economic period in the country.

Mariasela Álvarez se despide de la TV diaria, "donde me gané el cariño y el respeto del pueblo”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-27
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