Hipólito defends the selection of Garrigó Mejía as general secretary of the PRM

Former President of the Dominican Republic Hipólito Mejía publicly defended the appointment of his grandson, Juan Garrigó Mejía, as the new secretary general of the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) this past Sunday. The selection has drawn attention due to the familial connection between the former president and the new appointee.

In his defense of the decision, Mejía emphasized that Garrigó Mejía’s selection was based on his professional preparation, his established trajectory, and his ongoing contributions to the party’s internal operations. The statement serves to validate the appointment against the backdrop of the party's internal organizational structure.