Dominican Republic: Information on the 1996 presidential elections and whether there was violence against the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC, Partido Reformista Social Cristiano) and its supporters, and on the current situation of the PRSC and its supporters
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 May 1997 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | DOM26896.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Dominican Republic: Information on the 1996 presidential elections and whether there was violence against the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC, Partido Reformista Social Cristiano) and its supporters, and on the current situation of the PRSC and its supporters, 1 May 1997, DOM26896.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ad8e18.html [accessed 30 May 2023] |
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Please find attached media articles which provide information on the 1996 presidential election, violence during the election campaigns, and on the strength of the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC, Partido Reformista Social Cristiano) in the present government.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
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Agence France Presse (AFP). 17 June 1996. "Seven People Seriously Hurt in Violent Dominican Political Clashes." (NEXIS)
_____. 5 May 1996. Bacho Perez. "Man Who Alleged Plot to Kill Dominican Candidate Denies He Was Plotter." (NEXIS)
Associated Press (AP). 3 July 1996. "Three Dies in Post-Election Violence." (NEXIS)
_____. 16 May 1996. James Anderson. "Dominicans Turned Out by the Thousands ..." (NEXIS)
Caribbean Update. 1 August 1996. Vol. 7, No. 12. "Dominican Republic: Fernandez New President." (IAC(SM) Newsletter Database/NEXIS)
Centroamerica: The Month in Review [Minneapolis]. September 1996. Vol. 11, No. 9. "Dominican Republic: New President Faces Hurdles," p. 6.
_____. May 1996. Vol. 11, No. 5. "Dominican Republic: Balaguer Vows to Step Down," p. 7.
Defence and Foreign Affairs' Strategic Policy. 30 September 1996. "Dominican Republic." (NEXIS)
_____. 30 May 1996. "Dominican Republic." (NEXIS)
Derksen, Wilfried P.C.G. n.d. "Elections in the Dominican Republic." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DGA). 17 May 1996. BC Cycle. "Dominican Republic Election Overshadowed by Violence." (NEXIS)
_____. 15 May 1996. BC Cycle. "Tensions High on Eve of Dominican Election, One Killed in Clash." (NEXIS)
D.R. One [Santo Domingo]. 18-23 April 1997. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: Parties Jockey for Position for 1998 Congressional Elections." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 11-17 April 1997. "News on the Government of the Dominican Republic: High-Ranking PRSC Officer Appointed as Ambassador." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 11-17 April 1997. "News on the Government of the Dominican Republic: PRSC Not Fully in Agreement." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 11-17 April 1997. "News on the Government of the Dominican Republic: Senator Declares War on Government." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 31 January-6 February 1997. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: Hornet's Nest Stirred Up as New Budget Goes to Congress." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 16-22 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Legislative Pact Proposed by President-Elect." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 16-22 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: PRD and PRSC Divide Congress." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 16-22 August 1996. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: PLD Excluded as PRD and PRSC Reach Agreement." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 9-15 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Drs. Fernández and Balaguer Meet - Is the 'Honeymoon' Over?" [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 9-15 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Peña Wants PRD to Control Chamber of Deputies." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 2-8 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Elections in Congress." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 2-8 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: PRSC to Restructure." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 1-7 August 1996. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: Has the Campaign for the Year 2000 Already Started?" [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 26 July-1 August 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Friction Between Transition Commissions?" [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 19-25 July 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Leonel and the Opposition." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 19-25 July 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: PRD Wants Presidency of Chamber; PRSC Apparently Will Keep Senate." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 19-25 July 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: PRSC reiterates that 'Frente Patriotico No Longer Exists." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 5-11 July 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 28 June-4 July 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 21-27 June 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 14-19 June 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 7-13 June 1996a. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 7-13 June 1996b. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 7-13 June 1996. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: Alliance Between PLD and PRSC Declares War on Peña Gomez." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. May 1996. "DR Election 1996: Junta Central Electoral News." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 31 May-6 June 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 24-30 May 1996. "Dominican Republic Election 1996: The Second Round." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 10-16 May 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: Peña Denounces Plot Against His Life." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 10-16 May 1996. "D.R. Political Newsbriefs: 20,000-Strong Electoral Police." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 10-16 May 1996. Salvador Delgado. "D.R. Political Analysis: Is it Just a Publicity Stunt to Gain Sympathy?" [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
EIU ViewsWire. 11 June 1996. "Dominican Republic Politics: PLD, PRSC Form Pact Before June 30 Poll." (NEXIS)
The Financial Times [London]. 21 May 1996. Canute James. "News: The Americas: Uncertainty After Dominican Republic Election." (NEXIS)
The Guardian [Manchester]. 16 May 1996. Phil Gunson. "Elite Plays Race Card in Dominican Republic Poll." (NEXIS)
Junta Central Electoral [Santo Domingo]. 30 June 1996. "Elecciones presidenciales ordinarias del 30 de Junio 1996: Computo general nacional."[Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
_____. 16 May 1996. "Elecciones presidenciales ordinarias del 16 de Mayo 1996: Computo general nacional." [Internet] [Accessed 26 May 1997]
Latinamerica Press [Lima]. 11 July 1996. Vol. 28, No. 26. Fausto Rosario. "Dominican Republic: A New Era Begins," p. 5.
_____. 13 June 1996. Vol. 28, No. 22. Fausto Rosario Ademes. "Dominican Republic: Old Enemies Unite," p. 5.
_____. 25 April 1996. Vol. 28, No. 15. Lucien Chauvin. "Dominican Republic: Balaguer Tries to Hang On," p. 5.
NotiSur - Latin American Political Affairs [Albuquerque, N. Mex.]. 23 August 1996. "Dominican Republic: Leonel Fernandez Takes Office From Seven-Time President Joaquin Balaguer." (NEXIS)
_____. 12 July 1996. "Dominican Republic: Leonel Fernandez Wins Presidency in Close Runoff Election." (NEXIS)
Pittsburg Post-Gazette. 2 July 1996. Sooner Edition. Tom Barnes. "Vote Ends Balaguer's Long Reign; Fernandez Ekes Out a Victory, Promising to Revitalize Dominican Republic; Economy." (NEXIS)
Pointer: A Monthly Supplement to Jane's Intelligence Review [London]. 1 January 1997. Michael A. May. "Dominican Republic: Fernandez Hits Dissent in First 100 Days." (NEXIS)
Reuters. 28 June 1996. BC Cycle. "Tension Up in Dominican Republic as Election Nears." (NEXIS)
_____. 26 June 1996. BC Cycle. "Dominican Republic Moves to Safeguard Runoff Vote." (NEXIS)
_____. 18 May 1996. BC Cycle. Manuel Jiminez. "Dominican Republic Vote Heads for Runoff." (NEXIS)
The Washington Post. 2 July 1996. Final Edition. Douglas Farah. "Dominican Newcomer Wins in Close Runoff; Veteran Loser Affirms Fairness of Election." (NEXIS)
