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“Economic Growth, Statistical Carryforward and Manipulation”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
February 14, 2022 - In its report on the preliminary results of the Dominican economy during 2021, the Central Bank indicated that the country´s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached a remarkable interannual growth of 12.3% during January-December of the previous year. Indeed, when comparing the economic growth of 2021 with that of the growth reached in 2020, which... Continue Reading >
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“Latin America: A Return to the Progressive Movement”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
January 17, 2022 - The recent electoral triumphs of Luis Arce in Bolivia, Pedro Castillo in Peru, Gabriel Boric in Chile and Xiomara Castro in Honduras, raise the question of whether Latin America is returning to the democratic or progressive left. This idea becomes more relevant if one takes into consideration that prior to these electoral victories, the restructuring... Continue Reading >
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“Ómicron, Russia and China: Year-End Trilogy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
December 13, 2021 - As we find ourselves in the final days of 2021, considered by many as the year of recovery, three new elements have emerged that have created greater uncertainty in an unpredictable world that is in constant transformation. One of these is Ómicron, the new variant of the Covid-19 virus, as well as the recent tensions... Continue Reading >
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“An Alarming Inflation Period”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
November 24, 2021 - In the midst of the pandemic, in 2020, one of the principal concerns faced by economists was the growth of inflation. The prices of raw materials, or commodities, had dropped drastically. However, something unheard of occurred with the price of oil. The price of a barrel of oil had dropped below US$34, which literally meant... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Concludes Broad Work Agenda During Visit to Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania
October 1, 2021 - Washington, D.C. - The former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, carried out an active and broad work agenda during his recent visit to the state of Pennsylvania and the U.S. capital city, Washington, D.C. The goal of his recent visit is to strengthen the ties that unite the Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Carries Out Extensive Agenda in Chicago
September 29, 2021 - CHICAGO. - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, during a recent visit to Chicago carried out an extensive work agenda which included the supervision of the future opening of a Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) office in this important Midwest U.S. city. During his visit, Fernández entered into an... Continue Reading >
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Global Forum Concludes with Urgent Call for Regional Integration to Address Problems in Latin America and the Caribbean
September 24, 2021 - NEW YORK. - The third Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean concluded with an urgent call for regional integration and global solidarity as ways to successfully address the region's multiple challenges, seriously aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Forum's closing panel, former Colombian President Ernesto Samper said the region urgently needs to... Continue Reading >
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Ricardo Lagos Recommends at the Funglode/GFDD Forum a Regional Agreement to Face the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic
September 24, 2021 - NEW YORK. - Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos suggested an agreement between the governments of Latin American and Caribbean countries to jointly face, with greater possibilities of success, the multiple problems that the region is facing. "There must be coordination so that we in the region speak the same language," Lagos said, during remarks delivered... Continue Reading >
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Political Scientists and Economists Warn at the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean 2021 of Democratic Setbacks in the Region
September 24, 2021 - During the first three panels that took place during the first day of the Global Forum on Latin American and the Caribbean 2021, prominent analysts warned of the emergence of populist and autocratic governments. They shared their thoughts at the Forum, organized by Funglode/GFDD, along with IDEA International. NEW YORK. - Experts from different countries... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández and Renowned Experts State During the Opening of the Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean that During the COVID-19 Pandemic There Has Been an Absence of Solidarity and Cooperation
September 23, 2021 - The Forum will take place September 22 and 23 in New York City and will analyze the future of Latin America and the Caribbean from different perspectives, with the participation of renowned academics, former Presidents and representatives of multilateral organizations. NEW YORK - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, stated today that... Continue Reading >
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Four former Latin American Presidents and leading international specialists will participate in the Third Global Forum Latin America and the Caribbean in New York
September 21, 2021 - Funglode, GFDD, together with IDEA International, have organized the meeting where they will dialogue and debate on the most important issues currently impacting the region, including the devastating impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hemisphere´s international agenda. It will be a hybrid encounter, where individuals may participate in person or through virtual... Continue Reading >
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“20 Years Later: The Failure of the United States in Afghanistan”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 22, 2021 - In yesterday´s edition, dated Sunday, August 22, The New York Times published a long and detailed account the U.S. has played in Afghanistan, and also highlights the various mistakes made in the recent withdrawal process of US troops and diplomatic personnel from that nation. And rightly so. The withdrawal process has been chaotic. The images... Continue Reading >
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“Johnny Ventura: In the Heart of the People”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 3, 2021 - As the first news about the death of Johnny Ventura spread like wildfire, we were reluctant to believe it. The day before, through a mutual friend - a Dominican pastor in the state of Pennsylvania - we spoke over the phone. I hoped that it was a rumor that was going around, and that the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD is proud to announce its 15th Golf Tournament in North Caldwell, NJ
July 26, 2021 - The Global Foundation for Democracy & Development is proud to announce its 15th Golf Tournament to be held on September 20th, 2021, in Green Brook Country Club, North Caldwell, NJ. Don’t miss the chance to support the cause! Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the day’s festivities kick off with brunch and quality time perfecting your swing... Continue Reading >
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“The Third Dose and the Voice of Science”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
July 2, 2021 - The announcement made by the government authorities that a third dose of the vaccine was needed to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus in this country provoked surprise, amazement and uncertainty among the population. It was understood that we were on the right track in the national vaccination process. Under the government´s leadership and... Continue Reading >
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“Joe Biden: A Change in Paradigm”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 4, 2021 - The following is the article published this past Monday, May 3, by our president Leonel Fernández in his “Listin Diario” column Global Observatory. On this occasion, he centers his analysis in the change of paradigm that President Joe Biden’s Administration will mean for the United States. SANTO DOMINGO - Upon arriving at the White House... Continue Reading >
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“The Pandemic Paradox”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
April 20, 2021 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the enormous and irreparable loss of human life in 2020, the world economy plummeted to its lowest levels since World War II. Numerous companies closed their doors. Millions of workers lost their jobs. World trade came to a virtual standstill, investment plummeted and, most concerning, poverty levels... Continue Reading >
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“Biden’s agenda”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
April 13, 2021 - With the end of the Cold War in 1991, an event that contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the downfall of the Eastern European popular democracies, the United States emerged as the only world power. Back then, the conversation centered on the end of history, the... Continue Reading >
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“The plague of the economic virus”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
March 20, 2021 - The economic impact of the coronavirus has been devastating for the Dominican Republic. Last year, the country’s GDP suffered a contraction of -6.7 percent, the largest drop since the April Revolution of 1965 some 55 years ago. This drop meant that the nominal GDP in dollars, as was recently published by the Dominican Central Bank,... Continue Reading >
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Caribbean Is Running out of Time: 20 Years after the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve
November 13, 2020 - On November 10, the virtual meeting "Caribbean Is Running out of Time: 20 Years after the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve" was held. Its goal was to give a regional perspective to the environmental problems of the Southwestern Caribbean and to emphasize the need for conservation and sustainability, as well as cooperation and understanding between countries. Among... Continue Reading >
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