Leo Pérez Minaya was appointed representative of the Democratic Party of the United States in the DR. Joseph Andrew, president of the party, made the announcement. Pérez Minaya is now in charge of promoting the registration of US citizens living in the DR to vote, providing information on the Democratic Party issues and promoting that US citizens exercise their right to vote while in the DR. He is a consultant for Strategy Group International. US presidential elections are scheduled for year 2000.