Luis Abinader: The (Rare) Popular Incumbent

This article is adapted from AQ’s upcoming special report on Latin America's election super-cycle The Dominican Republic’s President, Luis Abinader, is a rare thing in Latin America today: a popular incumbent who seems to be cruising to reelection later this year. With around 70% approval and a lead of around 25 points over his nearest competitor in polls, other politicians in the region might be tempted to wonder: What’s his secret Some reasons are clear enough. Abinader, 56, took office in August 2020, just in time for an economic boom led by foreign tourists who...

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