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04-15-2008, 06:20 PM
President Leonel Fernandez says that the two biggest challenges facing the DR are issues with governance and globalization. Fernandez, speaking at an encounter with newspaper Hoy, commented on the need for a profound transformation of the state because power is no longer concentrated in one place. He said governance requires the participation of all players, including professional associations, the church and civil society. He continued by saying that globalization forces the strengthening of institutions so that democracy can run its course. Fernandez rejected political parties are in crisis. He said that rather citizens have lost trust in the parties. To reinstate the confidence, he suggests politics return to discussing ideas, so that these can be converted into actions that bring progress, improve institutions, the economy and contribute to the enhancement of the culture of the people.
During the Corripio news group participation, Fernandez also said that Congress would need to review what presidential reelection model is most convenient for the country. He said there is the Brazilian model, which allows for two consecutive periods and then a break before a reelection, the US model that allows only for a consecutive election, or the European. The ruling PLD party is majority in Congress.
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During the Corripio news group participation, Fernandez also said that Congress would need to review what presidential reelection model is most convenient for the country. He said there is the Brazilian model, which allows for two consecutive periods and then a break before a reelection, the US model that allows only for a consecutive election, or the European. The ruling PLD party is majority in Congress.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)