Joaquín Balaguer

Joaquín Balaguer

politician Dominican Republic

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
91,031
Power
747$
Sentiment
4.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 3 4.67 0.52% +60% 10,847,910 91,031 $89,000 747$
Totals 3 10,847,910 91,031 $89,000 747$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Joaquín Balaguer was characterized by a cultural and formative base that elevated the level of partisan confrontation. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En el país “tenemos crisis de ideas”

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Eugenio explained that when chicken prices rose, Dr. Joaquín Balaguer imported chicken and sold it cheaply to the population. 8

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Precios del pollo siguen inestables en diferentes mercados del Distrito Nacional