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 (119 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 4 | 7.00 | 0.35% | +10% | 10,847,910 | 41,325 | $89,000 | 339$ |
| Totals | 4 | 10,847,910 | 41,325 | $89,000 | 339$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer referred to the Constitution of the Republic as 'a piece of paper'.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer awarded María Cristina Camilo the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella in 1977.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer is commemorated for his political, literary, and state management legacy.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer is described as the national hero of the 20th century and the most influential Dominican in history.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during whose administration Julio Sauri made controversial claims about power outages.
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Panama:
Joaquín Balaguer was one of Trujillo's former collaborators who later became president of the Dominican Republic three times.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer issued a decree in 1994 that mandated all radio stations to play the National Anthem at noon.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a leader of the PRSC and is mentioned in the context of political alliances.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer later resumed the construction work on the road.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer is noted for having issues with leaks and maintenance during rainy weather.
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