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Santo Domingo.– The leader of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), Eduardo (Yayo) Sanz Lovatón, confirmed that he will run for the Presidency of the Dominican Republic for the 2028 elections within the ruling party. With a political career that dates back to the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) and as a founder of the PRM, Sanz Lovatón possesses qualities that have historically connected with the Dominican electorate.
“I am the Director General of Customs and as long as I am the Director of Customs of the Dominican Republic, I cannot be campaigning for very obvious reasons. I have a commitment to my president. I am a founder of Luis Abinader's project and it has not yet been a year since this new government. We have great challenges ahead,” he stated during an interview.
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Sanz Lovatón acknowledged that his work within the PRM over the years has allowed him to build a solid structure that could support a possible candidacy, although he avoided offering details about specific support. “It's a considerable number (of legislators), but that's up to those leaders,” he indicated.
Although some polls place him among the top three for the PRM presidential candidacy, the official assured that this recognition is the result of his work, rather than a goal in itself. “Our purpose is to work… people notice when one arrives early, when one leaves late, when there is openness. That is what is reflected in the polls,” he maintained.
Regarding the possible participation of women such as Vice President Raquel Peña and the mayor of the National District, Carolina Mejía, Sanz Lovatón valued their capacity and leadership. “It would be a gain for the country and for the PRM if they participate. They are women with great talent who have contributed to the country,” he expressed.
When referring to the internal renewal process of the PRM planned for 2026, he said that it will be an important moment for the organization and suggested that President Abinader should assume the presidency of the party.
Finally, he insisted that the current priority should be to continue strengthening government management and that talking about candidacies from now on could disconnect from the reality that people are experiencing. "Sometimes we politicians believe that we are the navel of the world and that is not the case. People are focused on solving their problems, and we must be prudent so as not to generate greater discontent," he reflected.
