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The oldest Spaniard in the Dominican Republic is recognized

  • The meeting took place at the Rodríguez Álvarez family residence during an emotional ceremony, where his wife, Josefina Álvarez, and his daughter, María Rodríguez, welcomed the foundation's delegation to celebrate the life of Don Manuel, the oldest Spaniard in the Dominican Republic.<... Read more

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