Hipólito Mejía
Dominican politician, 52nd President
Born
February 22nd, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Dominican Republic
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Served as the 52nd President of the Dominican Republic from 2000 to 2004. Focused on economic policies and national development during tenure. Involved in politics for several decades, holding various governmental positions prior to presidency. Engaged with international leaders and participated in regional cooperation initiatives. Sought to improve the country’s infrastructure and education sectors.
Served as President of the Dominican Republic
Facilitated economic and infrastructure projects
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