DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The National Council of Participación Ciudadana (PC), the Dominican chapter of Transparency International, has elected veteran attorney and civic activist Francisco “Pancho” Álvarez Valdez as its Coordinator General for the 2026-2027 period.

The election took place during the organization’s 32nd General Ordinary Assembly, marking the third time Álvarez Valdez will lead the influential non-partisan movement.

Álvarez Valdez previously served as Coordinator General in 2000 and 2012. He succeeds Leidy Blanco García, who held the position for the 2025-2026 term.

A legacy of civic activismA member of Participación Ciudadana since 1997, Álvarez Valdez has been a cornerstone of the organization’s efforts to promote institutional transparency and judicial reform. Prior to this new appointment, he was a key member of PC’s Political Analysis Commission, where he...