Key members of the Marcha Verde civic movement announced they are creating a political organization, Bien Común with the primary goal of removing the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) and their “crafty politicians” from power in the 2020 general election. Marcha Verde and its anti-impunity in government efforts mobilized more eligible voters through their popular protest marches than the political parties whose leaders are known to pay people to participate in party activities.
Jhonatan Liriano, Natalia Mármol, Franiel Genao, Heidy Adón, Ico Abreu and Marcelino Reyes (Danny) spent the last two years in the media and on the streets mobilizing the citizens against corruption and government impunity. Now they are switching their green outfits for orange, the color of their new political organization.
Bien Comun seeks to be an alternative to the established political parties and consolidate the anti-PLD vote and attract young voters.
The leaders of the new political organization now must enroll enough members to be recognized by the Central Electoral Board (JCE) as a legitimate political party.
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29 January 2019
