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Santo Domingo.- A public confrontation between the Opción Democrática party and the businessman and communicator Santiago Matías ignited political debate on social media, amidst speculation regarding a potential presidential bid by the founder of Alofoke Media Group.
n” “nThe controversy began when the official Opción Democrática account posted a message on the social network X in which it listed what it termed as “five true sewers of Dominican politics,” including issues related to the cost of electricity, the economic situation, the migration of young people, and alleged acts of corruption.
n” “nAmong the points highlighted by the political organization was a reference to the alleged use of Senasa funds to finance political campaigns, in addition to questioning the country’s traditional political model.
n” “nThe publication provoked an immediate reaction from Santiago Matías, who responded forcefully against the political organization, labeling it a “left-wing sewer” and questioning the representation and principles defended by that entity.
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“Opción Democrática is a leftist sewer that goes against everything our country stands for,” wrote Matías on his X account, in a response that quickly generated thousands of interactions and comments.
n” “nThe exchange comes at a time when various political and social sectors have begun to react to the possibility of the media entrepreneur formally entering Dominican electoral politics ahead of the 2028 electoral period.
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Although Santiago Matías has not made a presidential candidacy official, his frequent statements on issues of national interest and the recent responses from political organizations show that his figure is beginning to occupy space within the national political debate.
n” “nThe clash between both parties has generated divided opinions on social media, where followers and detractors of both actors have maintained an intense discussion about the role of new leaderships and the direction of Dominican politics.
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