Dominican president claims re-election

                   
cnn.com     May 17, 2008            

Leonel Fernandez declares victory; main rival accepts outcome Fernandez credited with reviving Dominican Republic's economy Democracy taking hold after long history of dictatorships OAS observers say vote went smoothly SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- President Leonel Fernandez declared... [read full story]                    

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Three killed as violence mars Dominican election

alertnet.org     May 15, 2008          

By Manuel Jimenez SANTO DOMINGO, May 15 (Reuters) - Three people, including a former congressman, were shot and killed as violence marred the close of campaigning before Friday's presidential election in the Dominican Republic, authorities said. Police said the deaths, in an apparent clash...                    

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Dominican building boom may help president in vote

wtop.com     May 15, 2008          

A billboard of Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez is seen in Santo Domingo, Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in...                    

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Dominican building boom may help president in vote

ibtimes.com     May 15, 2008          

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in Friday's elections. A supporter, sat inside a car, holds up a sign with...                    

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Dominican building boom may help president in vote

nwsource.com     May 15, 2008          

By JONATHAN M. KATZ ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER A billboard of Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez is seen in Santo Domingo, Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Presidential elections will be held in the Dominican Republic on May 16.(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic --...                    

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Dominican building boom may help president in vote

sacbee.com     May 15, 2008          

Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in Friday's elections. A supporter, sat inside a car, holds up a sign with a picture of presidential candidate...                    

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Dominican building boom may help president in vote

newsvine.com     May 15, 2008          

SANTO DOMINGO — Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in Friday's elections. Despite widespread concern about long-serving politicians in a country with a...                    

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Dominican building boom may propel president to historic third term

iht.com     May 15, 2008          

Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in Friday's elections. Despite widespread concern about long-serving politicians in a country with a painful history...                    

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Dominican building boom may propel president to historic third term

signonsandiego.com     May 15, 2008          

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Dominican President Leonel Fernandez has led the nation out of economic crisis and turned the capital into a huge construction zone, gains that are expected to win him a third term in Friday's elections. Despite widespread concern about long-serving politicians...                    

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Three Killed as Violence Mars Dominican Election

epochtimes.com     May 16, 2008          

SANTO DOMINGO—Three people, including a former congressman, were shot and killed as violence marred the close of campaigning before Friday's presidential election in the Dominican Republic, authorities said. Police said the deaths, from a clash between supporters of the government and of the...                    

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Dominicans vote in race seen favoring incumbent

alertnet.org     May 16, 2008          

By Tom Brown SANTO DOMINGO, May 16 (Reuters) - Dominicans vote in a presidential election on Friday in which incumbent Leonel Fernandez is heavily favored to win a third term at the helm of the Caribbean country. The balloting caps a rancorous campaign in which opposition leaders have blamed...                    

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