Joaquín Balaguer

Joaquín Balaguer was a Dominican politician and writer who served as president of the Dominican Republic from 1960 to 1962, 1966 to 1978, and 1986 to 1996.

Dominican Republic: A Caribbean nation occupying the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola. Balaguer’s presidencies and political legacy unfolded within this country’s modern history.
Rafael Trujillo: A Dominican dictator who ruled the country from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. Balaguer served Trujillo’s regime for decades before becoming president.
Rafael Trujillo regime: The authoritarian Dominican government led by Rafael Trujillo from 1930 until 1961. Balaguer held senior positions in this regime before taking the presidency.
Dominican literature: Literature written in the Dominican Republic or by Dominican authors. Balaguer also published poetry, essays, and historical works.
Dominican Civil War: The 1965 conflict between rival Dominican factions, followed by a United States military intervention. The war and intervention preceded Balaguer’s return to power in 1966.
Juan Bosch: A Dominican writer and politician who served as president in 1963 and founded the Dominican Liberation Party. Bosch was a principal rival whose 1963 presidency was followed by the 1965 civil war.
Dominican Republic presidential election, 1960: An election in which Joaquín Balaguer became president of the Dominican Republic under Trujillo’s rule. It began Balaguer’s first presidential term, while Trujillo retained decisive power.
La isla al revés: A book by Joaquín Balaguer discussing Haiti and the Dominican Republic’s shared island. The book exemplifies the nationalist ideas expressed in his writing.
Operation Charioteer: A Dominican government campaign of political repression and violence during Balaguer’s 1966–1978 presidency. It illustrates the coercive methods used to suppress opposition during his first long presidency.
José Francisco Peña Gómez: A Dominican politician who led the Dominican Revolutionary Party and ran for president three times. Peña Gómez challenged Balaguer in the disputed 1994 election.

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