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Luis Abinader Corona
Dominican Republic
President
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Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona (born on July 12, 1967) is a Dominican economist, businessman, and politician who served as the 54th president of the Dominican Republic (2020-2024). On May 19, 2024, he was re-elected President of the Republic with more than 57% of the vote, securing a new mandate until 2028.
In this second term, President Abinader has reaffirmed his commitment to institutional transparency, citizen security, energy transition, and digital transformation. Under his leadership, the country has made major strides in urban mobility, access to drinking water, strengthening the national power grid, protecting the environment, and supporting the middle class. The Dominican Republic has also gained international recognition for attracting foreign investment, increasing women’s participation in the labor market, and leading the region’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Upon taking office in 2020, he appointed an independent and impartial Attorney General’s Office — capable of prosecuting corruption and crime under any circumstance, and without regard to political affiliation, economic status, or social standing.
On August 16, 2024, President Abinader submitted a constitutional reform that was enacted on October 27 of the same year. The reform reaffirmed the country’s democratic commitment by safeguarding presidential term limits and strengthening the independence of the Attorney General’s Office. Key changes included a non-reelection clause for the sitting president, transferring the power to appoint the Attorney General and their deputies to the National Council of the Magistracy, and the unification of national elections starting in 2032. The reform also reduced the number of congressional deputies as part of a broader vision for institutional efficiency. During the official proclamation of the new Constitution, the President emphasized that it represents the soul of the Dominican people — a pact of justice, peace, and stability for future generations.
He completed his high school studies at Colegio Loyola and earned a degree in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC). He pursued postgraduate studies in Project Management at the Arthur D. Little Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also completed courses in Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering at Harvard University, and in Advanced Management at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
He is married to Raquel Arbaje and is the father of three daughters: Esther Patricia, Graciela Lucía, and Adriana Margarita.
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