President declares victory in Dominican Republic

President Leonel Fernandez declared victory today in the Dominican Republic's election and pledged to continue pushing forward economic projects that have helped pull the island's economy out of crisis.

President declares victory in Dominican Republic
Sat, 17 May, 2008 - 11:19

President Leonel Fernandez declared victory today in the Dominican Republic's election and pledged to continue pushing forward economic projects that have helped pull the island's economy out of crisis.

His main rival, centre-left construction magnate Miguel Vargas, said he accepted the results.

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