Dominican journalist Angela Pe\u00f1a has published a second edition of her book “Partidos Pol\u00edticos y Presidentes Dominicanos” (Political Parties and Dominican Presidents), setting off new controversy with its revelations. The book looks into the life, accomplishments and the political career of President Balaguer and former President Juan Bosch, giving details hitherto unknown. The book was updated to include a chapter on Jacobo Majluta who died last month, a former president of the Republic for 45 days following the death of President Antonio Guzm\u00e1n. The book features explanations by the Guzm\u00e1n family, including Ren\u00e9e Klang and her daughter Sonia Guzm\u00e1n de Hern\u00e1ndez and her husband Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Hern\u00e1ndez on what could have been the reasons that lead President Guzm\u00e1n to commit suicide. The family mentions the then Governor of the Central Bank, Carlos Despradel, as one of those responsible for the decision of the late President, especially because he postponed handing the government the profits from the government gold mine, the Rosario Dominicana. As revealed by the Guzm\u00e1n family members, these resources were essential to leaving the government finances in good standing before handing over government 45 days later. Mr Despradel has refuted these allegations saying that technical and legal reasons prevented him from handing over the monies when requested by the President. In turn, the Guzm\u00e1n family says they do not agree with him. Those interested in reading the book can purchase it at principal bookshops, or by telephoning 566-5501 and having it hand delivered.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dominican journalist Angela Pe\u00f1a has published a second edition of her book “Partidos Pol\u00edticos y Presidentes Dominicanos” (Political Parties and Dominican Presidents), setting off new controversy with its revelations. The book looks into the life, accomplishments and the political career of President Balaguer and former President Juan Bosch, giving details hitherto unknown. The book was … <\/p>\n