DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Eleonore Caroit has been named a minister in the French government, a historic appointment as she becomes the first French person of Dominican descent to serve in a cabinet position.

Caroit’s appointment was announced on Sunday, 12 October 2025. She will serve as the Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad, working under the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The news was confirmed by her father, journalist Jean-Michel Caroit, who resides in the Dominican Republic. French diplomacy, via its X (formerly Twitter) account, indicated that her nomination was proposed by the Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu.

Before her ministerial role, Caroit had established herself in the French political landscape. She has been elected three times as a deputy in the French National Assembly, representing French citizens across the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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