Balaguer, on the 120th anniversary of his birth, his influence continues

The Dominican Republic marked the 120th birth anniversary of Joaquín Balaguer, with discussions continuing regarding his enduring political influence in the country. Observers noted that the exact and true date of his birth remains uncertain due to the administrative practices of civil registry offices in the Dominican Republic during the early 20th century, a period when the nation was slightly over half a century old.