President Luis Abinader again breaks with tradition. For the mark of his two years in government, President Abinader will address the country on 16 August at 7pm from the city of Santiago. The speech traditionally assesses the advances made and the challenges ahead. In the past, Dominican presidents had spoken from the National Congress.
The province of Santiago is the base from where the heroic activities originated that led to the restoration of the independence of the nation from Spanish forces. 16 August celebrates the restoration of independence.
Noticias SIN reports the President will deliver his address from the landmark area known as the Monumento de Santiago.
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Noticias SIN
10 August 2022