Education
He got his primary education in a public school in the municipality of Francisco del Rosario Sanchez, and then moved to the provincial capital San Juan de la Maguana to attend high school at the Liceo Pedro Henríquez Ureña
He got his primary education in a public school in the municipality of Francisco del Rosario Sanchez, and then moved to the provincial capital San Juan de la Maguana to attend high school at the Liceo Pedro Henríquez Ureña
President of the Chamber of Deputies
1994–1995
Secretary of State of the Presidency
1996–1999
Secretary of State of the Presidency
2004–2006
President of the Dominican Republic
2012–present
The proposals for tax reform bill: (july 22)
Raising the tax rate on the Transfer of Industrialized Goods (ITBIS) of 16% to 18%.
Impose a 10% ITBIS to goods that were exempt from this tax.
Create a 10% tax free zones or maquilas.
Raise a 1% tax for the possession of private motor vehicles.
15% levy on alcoholic beverages.
Increase excise tax.
Eliminating incentives to education, the film industry, tourism, etc.
He has been a member of the Central Committee of the PLD since 1983. In 1986 election he was elected a deputy in Congress.