Medina claims victory in Dominican Republic presidential vote

DOMINCAN REPUBLIC -- Danilo Medina has claimed victory in the Dominican Republic’s presidential election, after results from more than two thirds (67 percent) of polling stations showed he had won 62 percent of the vote.

The incumbent’s closest rival, Luis Abinader, lagged well behind on 35 percent.

“It is my commitment that over the next four years I will invest all my energy in building on the changes that the Dominican Republic is already going through,” Medina told the crowds.

Technical issues at some polling stations meant the ballot (May 15) was extended by an hour.

Definitive results had yet to be announced more than 24 hours after the polls closed.

Electoral authorities claim this gave rise to inter-candidate tension, which in turn resulted in six deaths and discord in the provinces.

-- (c) Copyright Euronews 2016-05-17

Photo caption:

Shown here hugging his "campaign manager" while his wife looks on.

Photo caption:

Shown here hugging his "campaign manager" while his wife looks on.

Francisco Javier García is his campaign manager.

Here is a family photo:

Photo caption:

Shown here hugging his "campaign manager" while his wife looks on.

Francisco Javier García is his campaign manager.

Here is a family photo:

Danilo Family.jpg

as i was writing my funny photo caption, i wondered how many would understand it is a joke.

thank for the research, he has a nice looking family.