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| Name | Luis Abinader |
| Order | 54th |
| Office | President of the Dominican Republic |
| Term start | August 16, 2020 |
| Vicepresident | Raquel Peña de Antuña |
| Predecessor | Danilo Medina |
Luis Abinader is a Dominican politician and economist who has been serving as the President of the Dominican Republic since August 16, 2020. He is a member of the Modern Revolutionary Party and has previously served as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies (Dominican Republic). Abinader has also been involved with various organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank. His presidency has been marked by interactions with other world leaders, such as Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau, and Jair Bolsonaro.
Luis Abinader was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, to a family of Lebanese descent. He studied Economics at the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo and later earned a Master's degree in Economics from the Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Abinader's educational background has been influenced by institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the London School of Economics. His early life and education have been shaped by interactions with notable figures, including Rafael Trujillo, Juan Bosch, and Joaquín Balaguer.
Abinader's political career began when he joined the Modern Revolutionary Party, which was founded by Juan Bosch. He has served as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies (Dominican Republic) and has been involved in various political campaigns, including the 2012 Dominican Republic presidential election and the 2016 Dominican Republic presidential election. Abinader has also been a member of the Central American Integration System and has participated in events such as the Summit of the Americas and the United Nations General Assembly. His political career has been influenced by interactions with other politicians, including Danilo Medina, Leonel Fernández, and Hipólito Mejía.
As the President of the Dominican Republic, Abinader has focused on issues such as COVID-19 management, Economic growth, and Infrastructure development. He has also been involved in international relations, including interactions with the Organization of American States, the European Union, and the Association of Caribbean States. Abinader's presidency has been marked by visits to countries such as United States, Canada, and China, where he has met with leaders like Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, and Angela Merkel. His administration has also been involved in regional organizations, including the Caribbean Community and the Central American Integration System.
Abinader's economic policies have focused on promoting Free trade, Investment, and Tourism. He has also implemented measures to improve the Business environment and to increase Foreign direct investment. Abinader's economic policies have been influenced by institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and the Inter-American Development Bank. His administration has also been involved in regional trade agreements, including the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement and the Caribbean Basin Initiative. Abinader's economic policies have been shaped by interactions with economists such as Joseph Stiglitz, Paul Krugman, and Nouriel Roubini.
Abinader is married to Raquel Arbaje, and they have three children together. He is a member of the Roman Catholic Church and has been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Red Cross and the United Nations Children's Fund. Abinader's personal life has been influenced by interactions with notable figures, including Pope Francis, Dalai Lama, and Malala Yousafzai. His hobbies include Golf and Baseball, and he is a fan of teams such as the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Abinader's personal life has also been shaped by his interactions with other world leaders, including Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Narendra Modi. Category:Presidents of the Dominican Republic