The restoration of the visa to Gonzalo is a prelude to a “no go” this Friday.

Santo Domingo.- The communicator Eduardo Martínez stated this Wednesday that the recent reinstatement of the US visa to former presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo could be a preliminary sign of a possible favorable judicial ruling in the process faced by the political leader. During his intervention, Martinez maintained that various political and judicial events recorded in recent days would be related and would respond to power moves within the national political scene. “We are on the threshold of a no-contest ruling in favor of Gonzalo Castillo”, expressed the communicator, referring to the judicial process involving the former official. Furthermore, he considered that the decision by the US authorities to reinstate Castillo’s visa sends a message with both political and judicial implications. “The Embassy is making it clear that it will not lend itself to sullying the image of a political figure for circumstantial interests”, stated Martinez.

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As explained, the cancellation of a visa usually generates negative perceptions in public opinion, especially when linked to judicial investigations or alleged acts of corruption. In that context, he indicated that the return of the migratory document could be interpreted as a sign that there would not be sufficient elements to sustain questions against the former presidential candidate. Martínez also pointed out that this scenario would be connected to the judicial knowledge foreseen in the case and to the recent debates on the regulation of electoral polls and the internal reorganization of political parties. In his opinion, figures like Gonzalo Castillo have begun to regain prominence within the national political landscape, especially in the Dominican Liberation Party. Finally, he considered that, if a favorable ruling were to occur in the courts, Castillo would be politically vindicated and eligible to run again for elective positions, including the Presidency of the Republic.