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Minister of Tourism Felucho Jimenez

Felix (Felucho) Jimenez was appointed Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. He had held the post during the first Fernandez administration, from 1996-2000. Jimenez, in his private life is a professional real estate developer, including a major residential development in the Punta Cana area. He has also for years been very active in Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) politics. During the transition period, he coordinated the protocol acts for the change of mandate.