Joaquín Balaguer
Dominican RepublicpoliticianMaleb. 19066.8Global 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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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 dominicanaDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
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 propiaDominican Republic· 2026-06-23
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?Dominican Republic· 2026-06-21
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 todoDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
Joaquín Balaguer's government is referenced in the context of Jorge Blanco's political rise.
Genera controversia designar Circunvalación de Santiago con nombre Jorge BlancoDominican Republic· 2026-06-19
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"Dominican Republic· 2026-06-19
María Feliz Luciano was also a friend of doctor Joaquín Balaguer.
“Sólo me volvería a casar si es con un hombre con sentimientos monetarios”Dominican Republic· 2026-03-06
Joaquín Balaguer consistently used the incorrect emblem.
Un símbolo patrio con detalles "ignorados" en instituciones públicasDominican Republic· 2026-03-02
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”Dominican Republic· 2026-02-27
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the construction of the Hatillo dam.
Hatillo, una obra que movilizó a los campesinos y hoy es vital en la economía de la zonaDominican Republic· 2026-02-22
Joaquín Balaguer is noted for his effective leadership during his later years in office despite his visual impairment.
InseguridadDominican Republic· 2026-02-15
Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent Dominican politician who served multiple terms as president.
A los imitadores dominicanos "no se les zafa nadie", ni presidentes, ni ministros ni famososDominican Republic· 2026-02-13
Joaquín Balaguer was a former president during whose government Pedro Santana's remains were moved to the Pantheon of the Fatherland.
Abinader se casará con la gloria si saca a Pedro Santana del Panteón de la PatriaDominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Joaquín Balaguer was characterized by a cultural and formative base that elevated the level of partisan confrontation.
En el país “tenemos crisis de ideas”Dominican Republic· 2026-02-09
Joaquín Balaguer was a prominent political leader in the Dominican Republic, serving multiple terms as president.
FP y PLD intensifican ofensiva por liderazgo de la oposiciónDominican Republic· 2026-02-07
Eugenio explained that when chicken prices rose, Dr. Joaquín Balaguer imported chicken and sold it cheaply to the population.
Precios del pollo siguen inestables en diferentes mercados del Distrito NacionalDominican Republic· 2026-02-03
Joaquín Balaguer inaugurated the Cristo Redentor cemetery in 1973 during his government.
Vándalos profanan tumbas y roban panteones en el Cristo RedentorDominican Republic· 2026-01-27
President Joaquín Balaguer inaugurated the Basilica in 1971.
La virgen de la AltagraciaDominican Republic· 2026-01-24
Joaquín Balaguer is referenced in relation to the concept of 'the solitude of power'.
Nos empujan al límiteDominican Republic· 2025-12-19
Joaquín Balaguer won the elections after U.S. military intervention in the Dominican Republic.
Crisis en Venezuela: las últimas intervenciones militares de EU en América Latina y el Caribe que acabaron con un cambio de gobierno
Panama· 2025-12-18
Abinader recalled that the agreement was signed in 1995 by the government of Joaquín Balaguer.
Acuerdo entre República Dominicana y Estados Unidos será hasta abril, según AbinaderDominican Republic· 2025-12-02
Joaquín Balaguer passed away in 2002 but continues to be a significant figure in political discussions in the Dominican Republic.
¿Se puede estar vivo después de muerto?Dominican Republic· 2025-11-29Joaquín Balaguer was a former president of the Dominican Republic who signed the Maritime and Aerial Interdiction Agreement in 1995.
En 2015, el Tribunal Constitucional rechazó un acuerdo entre RD y EEUU similar al anunciado por AbinaderDominican Republic· 2025-11-28
Joaquín Balaguer was the former president who signed the original agreement in 1995.
Los detalles del acuerdo firmado por Balaguer, y ampliado por HM, que permite el uso aeropuertos de RDDominican Republic· 2025-11-27
Joaquín Balaguer was a former president whose agreement on maritime and aerial interdiction is referenced in the current operations.
Estados Unidos usará aeropuertos de San Isidro y AILA en su despliegue contra narcos en el CaribeDominican Republic· 2025-11-27
He acknowledged the overpopulation issue in La Victoria prison.
El infierno para vivos que a sus 73 años parece llegar a su finalDominican Republic· 2025-11-23
Joaquín Balaguer transferred William Durán Jerez to the National Police.
General vinculado al narco tuvo una amplia hoja de servicioDominican Republic· 2025-11-05
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during whose administrations Héctor Valdez Albizu served as governor of the Central Bank.
En medio de situación mundial crecer 2.5% es un gran logroDominican Republic· 2025-11-01
Joaquín Balaguer became President of the Dominican Republic after winning the elections in 1966.
Así fue, así pasóDominican Republic· 2025-11-01
Joaquín Balaguer was the president during the time of Narciso González's disappearance.
“sus asesinos nunca dormirán en paz”Dominican Republic· 2025-10-29
