Gonzalo Castillo bets on a new policy of opportunities during his tour of Barahona
During a workday in the province of Barahona, the presidential candidate for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), Gonzalo Castillo, reaffirmed his commitment to the transformation of the country through a management based on decency, respect, and the creation of real opportunities for all Dominicans.
I want a country where surnames open fewer doors and talent opens more; where every Dominican can reach as far as their dreams allow.
Gonzalo Castillo
Boosting the agricultural sector
Castillo highlighted the region’s enormous productive potential in areas such as coffee, cocoa, avocado, and plantain. To boost these sectors, he proposed a comprehensive agricultural policy that includes accessible financing, specialized technical assistance, and the modernization of rural infrastructure.
- Implementation of a Safe Harvest program to protect producers against weather phenomena and market fluctuations.
- Improvement of irrigation systems and local roads to facilitate commercialization.
- Prioritization of key infrastructure works, such as the Monte Grande dam, to guarantee water for both production and human consumption.
The political leader emphasized that Barahona possesses the natural resources and human capital necessary to prosper, which is why his vision focuses on converting that capacity into tangible well-being for the families of the South.
Commitment to the South
Upon concluding his tour of nine locations in the province, Castillo called for hope and joint effort. He assured that he will maintain his schedule of visits to listen to the needs of the people in every corner of the national territory.
Under the slogan It is the Hour of the South, the presidential candidate stated that it is time to attend to the communities that have waited for years for the necessary boost for their development, reiterating his determination to work tirelessly for the progress of the nation.
