Leonel Fernández

Leonel Fernández

politician Dominican Republic

Leonel Fernández is a prominent Dominican politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Dominican Republic three times between 1996 and 2012. He is known for his role in modernizing the country's economy and infrastructure. After losing the presidential primary of 2019 to Gonzalo Castillo, he left the ruling party, the PLD, and founded a new political party called Fuerza del Pueblo, citing alleged electoral fraud.

Born on Dec 26, 1949 (75 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
170,853
Power
1,402$
Sentiment
6.82
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 11 6.82 0.83% +90% 10,847,910 170,853 $89,000 1,402$
Totals 11 10,847,910 170,853 $89,000 1,402$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Leonel Fernandez is mentioned as a former leader whose measures from 2004 are being referenced in the current political context. 5

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: La guerra política por controlar el relato

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Leonel Fernández is the president of the Fuerza del Pueblo party who has been acknowledged for his significant voice in addressing trade issues. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: La República Dominicana ante los aranceles recíprocos del presidente Trump

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Leonel Fernández affirmed that the Dominican government should convene a dialogue with productive sectors in response to tariffs announced by Donald Trump. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Leonel dice Gobierno debe realizar mesa de diálogo con sectores productivos tras aranceles de Trump