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Ramón Alburquerque / Listin Diario

The Dominican Republic mourns the death of Ramón Alburquerque Ramírez, a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape and a former president of the Senate. Alburquerque passed away on 30 January 2026, at the age of 76, following a courageous battle with liver cancer.

His family confirmed that he died in Santo Domingo shortly after returning from the United States, where he had been undergoing specialized medical treatment.

A legacy of legislative powerA chemical engineer by trade, Alburquerque was known for his sharp intellect and a political career that spanned over four decades. He was a central pillar of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) before becoming a founding leader of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM).

His influence was most felt in the halls of Congress. He served four consecutive terms as senator for the Monte...