# Dominican State spent $17.6B funding political parties over decade

Dominican Republic state funding for political parties reached $17.6 billion between 2016 and 2026.

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The Dominican state spent RD$17,617.9 million funding political parties between 2016 and 2026. [^1]

Funding for political parties exceeded the budget allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture (RD$18,697 million) and the Ministry of Environment (RD$16,250 million) during the same period. [^2]

The total funding for political parties was greater than the RD$10,113.4 million allocated to six border provinces (Montecristi, Dajabón, Santiago Rodríguez, Elías Piña, Independencia, and Pedernales). [^3]

Guido Gómez Mazara, a 33-year-old legal advisor, was appointed by former President Hipólito Mejía to the Dominican Executive branch. [^4]

Internal debates are approaching within the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) in preparation for the 2028 election process. [^5]

The author observes that Guido Gómez Mazara currently appears 'dim' or lacking momentum compared to his earlier career trajectory. [^6]

In 2016, the state allocated RD$1,610,086,923 for political parties under Article 49 of the Electoral Law, which mandated a contribution equivalent to 0.5% of national income during general elections. [^7]

José Francisco Peña Gómez was the leader of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD). [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Dominican state spent RD$17,617.9 million funding political parties between 2016 and 2026. (El Día, News)
2. Funding for political parties exceeded the budget allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture (RD$18,697 million) and the Ministry of Environment (RD$16,250 million) during the same period. (El Día, News)
3. The total funding for political parties was greater than the RD$10,113.4 million allocated to six border provinces (Montecristi, Dajabón, Santiago Rodríguez, Elías Piña, Independencia, and Pedernales). (El Día, News)
4. Guido Gómez Mazara, a 33-year-old legal advisor, was appointed by former President Hipólito Mejía to the Dominican Executive branch. (Hoy Digital, News)
5. Internal debates are approaching within the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) in preparation for the 2028 election process. (Hoy Digital, News)
6. The author observes that Guido Gómez Mazara currently appears 'dim' or lacking momentum compared to his earlier career trajectory. (Hoy Digital, News)
7. In 2016, the state allocated RD$1,610,086,923 for political parties under Article 49 of the Electoral Law, which mandated a contribution equivalent to 0.5% of national income during general elections. (El Día, News)
8. José Francisco Peña Gómez was the leader of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD). (Hoy Digital, News)

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