The Partido Reformista Social Cristiano announced that it will hold its convention to choose its presidential candidate in the 2000 election on 15 January. Federico Antún Batlle, political secretary of the PRSC, said that up to now no one has registered for the convention. Former President Joaquín Balaguer is expected to be chosen the party’s candidate. The 93-year old master of Dominican politics has conditioned his acceptance to the condition of his health. If Balaguer chooses not to run, the contenders are former Vice President Jacinto Peynado, Angel Lockward, Senator for San Pedro de Macorís José Hazim, and Amable Aristy Castro, who is president of the Dominican Municipal League.
