Rafael Alburquerque
Rafael Alburquerque is a prominent Dominican lawyer and politician, known for his expertise in labor law. He served as the Secretary of State for Labor under President Joaquín Balaguer, a position he assumed in 1991 after being appointed to reform the Labor Code. Alburquerque has had a significant influence on labor policies in the Dominican Republic and is recognized for his academic contributions, having taught law at various institutions.
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Rafael Alburquerque is a former vice president who criticized the government's handling of social programs.
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Dominican Republic· 2026-02-24
Rafael Alburquerque is noted as a principal exponent of Labor Law in the country.
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Rafael Alburquerque is a former vice president of the Dominican Republic.
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Rafael Alburquerque is a former vice president of the Republic and is participating in discussions about labor reform.
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Rafael Alburquerque valued the internal election process for the new leadership of the political party Fuerza del Pueblo.
Proceso electoral cierra hoy a las 4:00 pmDominican Republic· 2025-09-14
Rafael Alburquerque felt very saddened by Fello Suberví's death, recalling their friendship and shared political activities.
Dirigentes políticos resaltan aportes de Fello Suberví y lamentan su muerteDominican Republic· 2025-07-15
Rafael Alburquerque was one of the political figures who mourned the passing of Rafael Fello Suberví.
Los restos de Fello Suberví serán velados a partir de las 4:00 de la tarde de este martesDominican Republic· 2025-07-15
Rafael Alburquerque, a former vice president of the Dominican Republic, criticized the business sector's rejection of the labor reform.
Sindicalistas creen irracional rechazo a reforma laboral y senador reconoce ciertas “inobservancias”Dominican Republic· 2025-07-11
Rafael Alburquerque was appointed as the Secretary of State for Labor by President Balaguer.
El secretario de TrabajoDominican Republic· 2025-04-02
