Virginia Antares Rodríguez

Virginia Antares Rodríguez is a prominent Dominican politician and former presidential candidate known for her advocacy of social justice and national sovereignty. She participated in the recent protests in Santo Domingo, where she emphasized the importance of historical memory and the need for a healthcare system that serves the Dominican people. Rodríguez has been vocal about the impacts of foreign corporate interests on the nation's resources, rallying support against the concessions made to the Barrick Pueblo Viejo mining company.