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King Felipe VI of Spain, US Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor and President Luis Abinader / Diario Libre
The Dominican Republic shone on the global stage as it played host to the prestigious 2025 World Law Congress, transforming the nation into a hub for legal minds from around the world on 4, 5 and 6 May. More than 300 jurists from 70 countries gathered under the banner of “New Generations and the Rule of Law: Forging the Future,” turning Santo Domingo into the “global capital of the rule of law” for three days.
The congress ended on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 with a powerful closing ceremony attended by President Luis Abinader and Spain’s King Felipe VI. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the World Peace & Liberty Award, the highest honor bestowed by the World Jurist Association, to US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. New...
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