President Luis Abinader will travel to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to receive the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Leadership Award. The prestigious honor will be presented during a gala dinner attended by members of Congress, high-ranking White House officials, and international leaders.
Abinader is scheduled to depart in the morning accompanied by Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza and Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Álvarez. Joining them are the director of the Presidential Security Council (Cusep) and head of presidential security, Major General Jimmy Arias, along with assistants Eilyn Beltran and Noelia Shephard.
Later on Wednesday, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Abinader is expected to return to the Dominican Republic on Thursday afternoon.
The CHLI Leadership Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Hispanic community and fosters leadership development among Hispanic public servants. Abinader’s receipt of this award underscores his commitment to advancing Hispanic interests and strengthening international relations.
The visit of Abinader to Washington follows on the heels of the recent meeting of Dominican ministers of Hacienda, Foreign Relations and Industry and Commerce with US Trade Representative officials regarding a 10% tariff on Dominican exports. Likewise, recently Dominican movie exports were levied a 100% tax.
Moreso, the visit follows recent statements by US ambassador nominee Leah Campos that reducing Chinese influence in the Dominican Republic will be one of the priorities if confirmed to the position. Since 9 April 2025, the Dominican Republic has a new ambassador in lawyer Maria Isabel Castillo Baez.
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7 May 2025