Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader welcomed Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), to the National Palace on Thursday for a brief meeting alongside Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez. The meeting, held at the Government House, covered regional issues and the upcoming International Congress “Democracy in Latin America,” which Almagro is attending.
Attendees included Deputy Foreign Minister Rubén Silié, OAS advisor Héctor Schamis, and the OAS representative in the Dominican Republic, Esteban de la Torre. Almagro’s visit aligns with his role as keynote speaker for the congress, organized by the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE).
The congress, held at the Catalonia Hotel in Santo Domingo on October 24–25, aims to strengthen democratic frameworks in Latin America by discussing global trends, strengths, and areas for improvement. Presentations will include insights from speakers from Spain, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.