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

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

In his defense of the selection, Mejía emphasized that Garrigó Mejía’s rise to the position is based on his professional preparation, his established political trajectory, and his ongoing work within the party structure. The statement serves as a formal endorsement of the internal party process that led to the appointment.