Former National District legislator José Horacio Rodríguez was elected on Sunday, 6 October 2024 president of the Opción Democrática (OD) party for the 2024-2028 term. He takes over from fellow party founder, Minou Tavarez Mirabal. He will be joined by Alexandra Sued as vice president and Miguel Alejandro Martinez as secretary general. He stressed the party seeks to position itself as a major political force.
“Ten years ago, when Minou called us to organize, it was clear there was a void. Today, Opción Democrática’s presence in Dominican elections is not just necessary; it is essential, especially in times when common sense has been lost and we need more decision-makers with empathy,” Rodríguez stated in his remarks, as reported in El Caribe.
He emphasized his commitment to strengthening the party over the next four years in areas such as institutional integrity, territorial growth, communication, and community engagement, aiming to position OD as a benchmark for good politics and a leading force within the country’s party system.
The party directors now include Minou Tavárez Mirabal, Virginia Antares Rodríguez, Samuel Bonilla, Eric Ortiz, Alexander Germoso, Nicole Pichardo, Darys Estrella Mordán, and Natalia Mármol Candelario. Additional members elected include Nidia Guzmán, Stayci Toribio, Horacio López, Christian Steffano González, Angel Bogaert, Luz Mar Vargas, Estephany Encarnación and Felipe Gavilán.
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El Caribe
7 October 2024