Leonel, Amable and Miguel at the Basilica

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Presidential candidates Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Leonel Fernandez and Amable Aristy Castro greeted each other cordially as they attended a special mass at the Basilica of Our Lady in celebration of the Virgin of Altagracia in Higuey yesterday. Listin Diario writes that there was a slight feeling of tension in the air as worshippers awaited the President's arrival. As Fernandez arrived he greeted Vargas who had got to the church earlier in order to attend the religious ceremonies. Fernandez then made his way to Aristy and greeted the PRSC presidential candidate. The newspaper added that the exchange of greetings was a welcome sign, and a concerted effort was made to keep the focus on the religious proceedings. Once the services were over, the candidates went back into campaigning mode. Fernandez had lunch with businessmen from the region and inaugurated five public works projects valued at RD$88 million. Vargas met and had lunch with Nicolas Cedano in a RD$20,000 per plate fundraising event. Diario Libre reports that Aristy and Fernandez also met privately at the residence of Archbishop Nicanor Pena Rodriguez, but details about their meeting weren't disclosed.

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