Omar Fernández assumes Caribbean vice presidency of ParlAmericas
Santo Domingo.- Omar Fernández assumed the Caribbean vice presidency of ParlAmericas during the organization’s Plenary Assembly, where a new Board of Directors was selected for the 2026-2028 term. The institution brings together legislators from 35 countries across North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
As vice president representing the Caribbean region, Fernández will focus on strengthening legislative cooperation, promoting political dialogue, and encouraging the exchange of parliamentary best practices among member states. The National District senator said his priority is to help bring Congress closer to citizens and ensure legislative discussions lead to tangible improvements in people’s lives.
“I am here to formally assume the vice presidency of the ParlAmericas Open Parliament Network for the Caribbean,” Fernández stated, emphasizing the importance of transparency and citizen participation in legislative work.
In his new role, Fernández will coordinate regional parliamentary initiatives, promote discussions on innovative legislation, and represent Caribbean countries at major forums organized by ParlAmericas. The organization, headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, works to strengthen parliamentary participation and democratic governance through initiatives focused on gender equality, open parliament, climate change, and economic development.
Member countries include the Dominican Republic, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and several other nations across the Americas and the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic remains an active participant in ParlAmericas initiatives, which aim to foster technical cooperation and collaboration among legislative bodies throughout the region. Fernández’s appointment further strengthens the country’s presence in regional parliamentary affairs and highlights its growing role in promoting democratic dialogue and legislative innovation in the Caribbean.
