Dominican Republic president sworn in for 3rd term
President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic has been sworn in for a third term.
By Agencies |
SANTO DOMINGO : President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic has been sworn in for a third term.
Fernandez coasted to re-election in May after two nonconsecutive terms as president amid economic booms in tourism and foreign investment.
He now contends with soaring food prices, a U.S. economic downturn and several costly projects, including a subway system in the capital.
Leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia are attending Sunday's ceremony. Taiwan's new president, Ma Ying-jeou, is there as he works to strengthen relations with the shrinking list of countries that have diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of rival China.
Fernandez coasted to re-election in May after two nonconsecutive terms as president amid economic booms in tourism and foreign investment.
He now contends with soaring food prices, a U.S. economic downturn and several costly projects, including a subway system in the capital.
Leaders from Latin America, Africa and Asia are attending Sunday's ceremony. Taiwan's new president, Ma Ying-jeou, is there as he works to strengthen relations with the shrinking list of countries that have diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of rival China.
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