Modern Revolutionary Party

The Modern Revolutionary Party (Spanish: Partido Revolucionario Moderno or PRM) is a political party in the Dominican Republic. It emerged after a new division within the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD).[6] It was recognized on 9 September 2014.[5] The PRM is the legal heir of the Dominican Social Alliance.

Modern Revolutionary Party Partido Revolucionario Moderno
Abbreviation	PRM
Leader	Luis Abinader Jose Ignacio Paliza David Collado Faride Raful
President	José Paliza
General Secretary	Carolina Mejía
Presidium	Geanilda Vasquez Orlando Jorge Mera
Spokesperson	Alfredo Pacheco[1]
Founder	Luis Abinader
Founded	9 September 2014
Preceded by	Dominican Social Alliance
Ideology	Social democracy[2] Progressivism Labourism Pluralism Reformism
Political position	Centre[3] to centre-left
International affiliation	Progressive Alliance[4] Foro de São Paulo
Coalition	Convergencia por un Mejor País (Convergence for a Better Country)
Colors	Indigo dye and white
Slogan	Democracia, Desarrollo e Igualdad (Democracy, Development and Equality)[5]
Anthem	"Himno del Partido Revolucionario Moderno" "Hymn of Modern Revolutionary Party"
Chamber of Deputies	90 / 190
Senate	17 / 32
Mayoralties	81 / 155
Central American Parliament	11 / 20
Website
www.prm.org.do
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The PRM would came into power after winning the general election which was held on 5 July 2020.[7] In addition to winning the most seats in both houses of the country's congress, PRM leader Luis Abinader was also be elected President of the Dominican Republic and was successfully sworn into office on 16 August 2020.[7][8]

Origin & Dominican Social Alliance party

The Dominican Social Alliance (Spanish: Alianza Social Dominicana) was a minor political party of the Dominican Republic. It was founded by Rafael Abinader. In the 16 May 2006 election, the party was member of the defeated Grand National Alliance. In 2014 it was transformed into a new party, the Modern Revolutionary Party, when most senior leaders of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (widely known as los viejos robles, the Spanish for '"the ancient oaks"') followed Luis Abinader and Hipólito Mejía to found a new party.

By 4 August 2014, 34 deputies had confirmed their move from the PRD to the PRM.[9] The PRM participated for the first time in the general elections of 2016, where it lead a coalition made up of more than 10 parties.

Ideology and principles

The party identifies as a "political organization of a polyclassist nature and of a democratic, liberal and progressive orientation, whose objective is to guide the Dominican people towards human development, guaranteeing the material and spiritual improvement of the population, in an environment of democracy and freedom. This party guides its performance in the ideals of the founders of the Dominican homeland."

References

1. OGANDO, Mayra (5 August 2014). "Radhamés González lamenta división PRD". Noticias Telemicro. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
2. "José Francisco Peña Gómez | Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM)". 13 February 2019.
3. Abiu Lopez, Ezequiel (5 July 2020). "Opposition declares victory in Dominican Republic's virus-scarred vote". Reuters. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. "El PRM será Partido Revolucionario Moderno y no "Mayoritario" como se aspiraba". 7días.com.do (in Spanish). Santo Domingo. 9 September 2014. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
6. "Partido Revolucionario Mayoritario solicitará reconocimiento JCE este miércoles". Acento. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
8. Associated Press (16 August 2020). "Luis Abinader Sworn in as Dominican Leader; Pompeo Attends". U.S. News. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
9. "Partido Revolucionario Mayoritario (en formación) elige voceros bloque diputados" (in Spanish). Acento. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.