Santiago Matías analyzes the electoral future for 2028 and questions the traditional political class
Businessman and leader of the Dominicano Primero movement, Santiago Matías, participated as a speaker at the XIX International Congress of Political Communication, held in Santo Domingo. During his speech, the communicator lashed out against conventional political structures, highlighting the need to integrate a youth that, in his view, remains on the sidelines of electoral processes due to a lack of representation.
Matías emphasized that there is a significant segment of the population that feels disconnected from traditional discourses, which he described as overly calculated and lacking in authenticity. For the content creator, his influence on digital platforms is a direct reflection of citizen discontent with those who have held power in recent decades.
There is a thirsty youth that does not vote, there is a thirsty youth that does not participate. It will take its toll in this year 2028 because people will vote fed up, they will vote with anger.
Santiago Matías, leader of Dominicano Primero
The social media factor and social discontent
Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential elections, Matías warned that the vote could be marked by a sentiment of protest. In this context, he explained that the color black, distinctive of his movement Dominicano Primero, symbolizes the struggle, the revolution, and the mourning for the public administration that has predominated in the country for years.
The businessman also responded to the sectors that point to him as responsible for social problems, dismissing the criticisms regarding his influence on new generations. In this regard, he maintained that the responsibility for the country’s direction lies directly with those who have managed the State and public resources, not with the figures who have managed to capitalize on attention in the digital environment.
- Digital connection: Matías reaffirmed his position as one of the figures with the greatest reach on social media, consolidating a space of alternative leadership.
- Vision 2028: The Dominicano Primero movement seeks to position itself as a disruptive option in the national political landscape.
- Criticism of the system: The speech focused on the disconnection between the traditional political class and the real demands of the young population.
Santiago Matías’ participation in this international forum underscores how digital platforms are transforming political communication in the Dominican Republic. With the horizon set on 2028, the landscape is shaping up to be more competitive, where the capacity for mobilization through social networks is emerging as a determining factor in contesting electoral influence.
