Fernando Abreu bursts onto the electoral scene with 2.6% of voting intention
The Dominican political landscape is seeing a new movement following the publication of the recent national survey conducted by CESP Research. Fernando Abreu, president of the Patria Libre organization and representative of the far-right, has managed to position himself with 2.6% of voting intention in his first official measurement. This study, conducted in August using an in-person methodology and a representative sample of 1,200 interviews, places Abreu on the electoral radar alongside figures with long-standing careers in the country.
Despite being an emerging figure, the leader of Patria Libre has managed to surpass other political actors in this measurement, placing himself in a spectrum that also includes names such as Leonel Fernández, David Collado, Santiago Matías, Gonzalo Castillo, and Ramfis Trujillo.
The “New Right” proposal
Abreu’s rise is supported by an ideological platform that he himself calls the “new right” or “real right.” His government program is based on libertarian, conservative, and nationalist pillars, seeking to profoundly transform the Dominican state structure.
- 25% reduction in the size of the State and cutting of ministries.
- Implementation of a school voucher system to facilitate access to private education.
- Comprehensive reform of citizen security with performance-based salaries and the application of management models inspired by high-security regional strategies.
- Firm stance in the defense of national sovereignty, including the construction of a border wall and the execution of mass deportations.
- Elimination of the 2030 Agenda and the National Development Strategy Law.
The Patria Libre party distinguishes itself by its radical discourse on migratory and economic issues, promoting the Dominicanization of labor sectors and a fiscal model that seeks to minimize state intervention.
Activism and international alliances
The figure of Fernando Abreu has gained notoriety not only for his proposals, but also for his style of political confrontation. In 2024, he led protest movements against tax reforms that he described as “socialist,” and his presence in public spaces, such as the campus of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), has generated tensions and open debates with sectors of the ideological opposition.
Their platform also has the media backing and political support of various leaders of the international far-right, including Javier Milei in Argentina, Santiago Abascal in Spain, Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia, and Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil. This support reinforces their message of radical change against traditional policies, consolidating their profile as a disruptive option in the upcoming electoral race.
