VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 4. Mexico, 1946–2000 > c. The Dominican Republic > 1996, June 30
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1996, June 30
 
In a runoff election, Leonel Fernandez Reyna of the Dominican Revolutionary Party became the new president.  1
 
1998, May 16
 
Elections for the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies resulted in heavy majorities for the PRD. The death of party leader José Peña Gómez one week before the vote was seen to have benefited the PRD during the election.  2
 
2000, May 16
 
Dominican Revolutionary Party candidate Hipolito Mejía was elected president. The Center-Left politician was sworn in during August. He faced substantial public dissatisfaction with the government over recent privatization of the electric industry in the Dominican Republic.  3
 
 
 
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