Tourism December 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Clinton and Abinader with the Rainieri’s at Summit of the Americas held in Punta Cana

Punta Cana became the venue for the 30th anniversary of the Summit of the Americas, held this year, 2024, at Puntacana Resort

The President of the Republic attended the event, Luis Abinader, and former presidents such as Bill Clinton of the United States, Laura Chinchilla and José María Figueres Olsen from Costa Rica, and Ernesto Pérez Balladares from Panama.

In addition, foreign ministers, prominent academics from all over the region, and the national bank met under the organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex). They are hosted by Frank Rainieri’s family, Grupo Puntacana’s founder.

“In 2025, we are going to relaunch this summit to send a clear message: Latin America and the United States must be partners in development. In the Dominican Republic we continue to grow, with tourism expanding and an economy constantly improving. We are committed to reducing poverty and continuing to promote economic development,” said President Abinader.

The Summit of the Americas also included the participation of prominent intellectuals such as Jorge Castañeda, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and Carlos Ominami, former senator and former Minister of Economy of Chile. Both presented an analysis of the achievements made in the previous nine editions of the summit, serving as a basis for current debates and defining central themes for 2025.

It is recalled that the summit was born to strengthen cooperation between the continent’s countries and promote political, economic, and social dialogue.


 

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Alfredo
December 14, 2024 7:37 pm

Abinader I hope your daughters were not there with Clinton around…jjj

Ramon Garcia
December 16, 2024 2:39 am
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They are too old for BC. The entire country should be vigilant with their children while that man is in our country.

Ramon Garcia
December 16, 2024 1:31 am

The Clinton are behind the Haitian crisis, and the Haitian invasion of DR. We need to remove Abinader from power, he fooled everybody. He is a globalist traitor to the Dominican people.

Ramon Garcia
December 16, 2024 2:36 am

The country has been shaken this week by atrocious crimes committed by illegal Haitians in the Dominican Republic that should draw the attention of the government and the country.

The rape of a girl in San Francisco de Macorís filmed by a group of Haitians while they were committing their horrendous crime; the decapitation of a landowner in San José de las Matas by a Haitian who worked with him, were events that added to the aggression with shots and clubs against military personnel and immigration agents in the National District.

The sad reality is that the country is becoming progressively Haitianized. They are taking over our maternity wards, schools, jobs, and motorcycle taxis, and this invasion brings with it a trail of violent culture and savagery never seen before in the Dominican Republic.

For whatever reason, it is a reality that Haitians feel that the Dominican authorities have orders not to touch them, no matter what they do, for fear of international blackmail that would result from the legitimate response of the authorities if they repress horrendous crimes and violent rebellion against law enforcement agents.

There is a great risk that Trujillo will be vindicated by history if we do not apply the weight of the law and impose respect for authority, in the face of the massive Haitian invasion that is becoming more dangerous every day from all points of view.

To my friend, President Abinader, I reiterate the urgency of action. I am aware that the Haitian problem comes from afar, that this administration inherited it, but it has worsened in recent years due to the collapse of Haiti and is exploding in the hands of this government. It is President Abinader who is in charge at this very delicate historical juncture, and it is he, as Head of State, who has the enormous responsibility of defending this nation above all other purposes.

The international geopolitical situation starting on January 20 with the arrival of Donald Trump to the White House could be very favorable for the country to take drastic measures on the issue of migration and the invasion of Haitian wombs.

Trump is going to deport thousands of illegal Dominicans in the US. No one internationally will be able to question us for doing the same with the Haitians who are invading us en masse. The PRM as the official party must reflect on the issue. The people gave them all the power at the polls this year. They can approve national defense laws and leave a lasting legacy over time on this fundamental issue. If they don’t do it, the same people who supported them will hold them accountable in 2028.

Alberto
December 16, 2024 1:59 pm

It makes me sad to see how poorly the Dominican Republic handles its foreign policy. The economy is struggling, despite its close proximity to the United States worlds biggest economy it seems like the DR is decades behind. The current political leadership has been a disappointment. If you don’t believe me, just take a walk around Santo Domingo and observe the state of its infrastructure and do some grocery shopping.