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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 6 | 6.33 | 0.56% | +20% | 10,847,910 | 73,338 | $89,000 | 602$ |
| Totals | 6 | 10,847,910 | 73,338 | $89,000 | 602$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Abinader recalled that the agreement was signed in 1995 by the government of Joaquín Balaguer.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer passed away in 2002 but continues to be a significant figure in political discussions in the Dominican Republic.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a former president of the Dominican Republic who signed the Maritime and Aerial Interdiction Agreement in 1995.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the former president who signed the original agreement in 1995.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was a former president whose agreement on maritime and aerial interdiction is referenced in the current operations.
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Dominican Republic:
He acknowledged the overpopulation issue in La Victoria prison.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer transferred William Durán Jerez to the National Police.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during whose administrations Héctor Valdez Albizu served as governor of the Central Bank.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer became President of the Dominican Republic after winning the elections in 1966.
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Dominican Republic:
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the time of Narciso González's disappearance.
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