Monthly Archives: September 2019
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High-level Political and Academic Leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean Gather in New York to Debate the Future of the Americas
From today until Friday, September 27, the second Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean will bring together more than 40 international experts New York – High-level political and academic leaders on Latin America and the Caribbean will gather today in New York to debate the future of the Americas. The second Global Forum Latin America […]
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Fundraising, Good Times at the 14th Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
Glen Head, NY – On Monday, September 23 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted the 14th GFDD Golf Tournament at Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York. During a day full of golf, high-ranking officials, industry leaders, business executives, and influential members of the Dominican community came together to compete […]
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GFDD joined DC’s MOLA in Celebrating “Taste of DR”
On September 20th, 2019, GFDD joined the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in the celebration of the Dominican culture with the initiative “Taste of DR”. The event, held at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in the nation’s capital, featured a variety of elements that represent the Dominican Republic, from its gastronomy to […]
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“Law on Parties, Constitutional Court and Democracy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Just over a year ago, on August 13, 2018, Law 33-18 on Parties, Groups and Political Movements was passed. In that short period of time, however, the law has been challenged ten times on the basis of unconstitutionality. These appeals have been brought forth by citizens, civil society organizations, parties, groups and political movements. The […]
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Full House at the Dominican Film Showcase in Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale!
GFDD/Funglode, in collaboration with several organizations including the City of Miami Dade, Latinos United, the General Consulate of Spain in Miami, the Dominican Republic Film Commission (DGCINE), among others, hosted the Dominican Film Showcase in Florida, from September 6 to 8, 2019. The showcase included special screenings of the Dominican film “Lo que siento por […]
