DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The National Archives of the Dominican Republic (AGN) has announced the 11th Dominican History Book Fair, a cultural event aimed at promoting reading and making the nation’s history accessible to all. The fair will take place from 14 to 18 October 2024, with a central theme of “The History of Dominican Law.” The event is held at the premises of the National Archives at Calle Modesto Diaz No. 2, Zona Universitaria.

This year, the fair will pay tribute to renowned lawyer Wenceslao Vega, who will deliver the opening keynote address on Monday, 14 October, answering the question “Why Have Dominicans Had So Many Constitutions?”

The inaugural night will also feature the launch of Vega’s book, “Foreign Mediation in the Dominican Wars of Independence, 1849-1856.”

On Tuesday, 15 October, the presiding judge of the Supreme Court of Justice, Luis Henry Molina, will...