Santo Domingo.- Dominican chief executive Leonel Fernandez and Costa Rica’s ex president and Nobel Peace Prize Oscar Arias will preside the Forum for Peace in the Middle East, from March 10 to 12 in Costa Rica’s capital San Jose.
The organizers of the “Latin American Alliance for Peace in the Middle East- the role of Latin America civil societies” announced the activity in Santo Domingo yesterday, hosted by the Global Foundation Democracy and Development (Funglode), headed by Fernandez, and by the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress, headed by Costa Rica’s former chief executive.
The Latin American Social Sciences Faculty (Flacso), civil society, officials of the Central American Foreign Relations ministries, academicians, cultural and political personalities of the world, as well as members and of the Arab and Jewish community in Latin America, the United States, Europe, Israel and Palestinian territories will participate in and support the forum.
In a statement, Funglode Senior adviser Hasan Rahman affirmed that it’s the first time that an event of such vision is organized.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
So he is going to mediate the Egyptian crisis.
Probably thinks he is a descendant of some Pharaoh..
Written by: Atabey, 10 Feb 2011 9:01 AM
From: United States, NYC
This is a small piece of the international game to try and build diplomatic pressure on the issue. Interesting that the Big Latin States, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina, are not sponsoring the event in their capital. One would think this a ready made event for Brazil's coming out parties, The World Cup and the Olympic Games.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
as if anyone in the middle east will listen to costa rica and the DR ,,,what a joke It is all part of a plan of LF to motivate countries to vote for the DR onto the security council
Written by: martin, 10 Feb 2011 12:20 PM
From: United States, boston to S.P.M 23
Meddle east. Here comes Tom and Jerry
From: United States
This is simple People! Repeat after me.....What do Leonel and the Costarican Ex President have in commmon?.........Nothing else to do. One is retired and the other is retired on the JOB.....God Protect DR !cuz that handicap idiot wont! sorry to all handicaps for the comparison...........
Written by: juanb, 10 Feb 2011 12:52 PM
From: Dominican Republic
The colassal gall of this empty suit never ceases to amaze me.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
martin ...very good I like the expression
Written by: walnut, 10 Feb 2011 1:53 PM
From: Bouvet Island, Cayuga lakeside
If I am not mistaken, this group met last year in Punta Cana.
Got to love all these folks that traipse around the world, espousing peace and love.
Do you think any of them sees and comprehends the civil protest in Egypt and is alarmed?
How about the nuclear arming of the area?
Another justified trip for the President?
Anyone know the venue?
From: United States
The death of the Malecon
A candidate for the most beautiful avenue in the Americas, ironically Santo Domingo's seafront Malecon is dying of neglect. In protest, the Santo Domingo Hotel Association has announced the funeral of the Caribbean Sea-bordering Malecon. Hoy newspaper joins the protest, making the point that the suspension of several major works on the Malecon like the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Park, the Fray Anton de Montesinos Monument and Plaza Guibia is evidence of the neglect by the government and city authorities. "The Malecon is an emblematic area. For city residents and foreign visitors it was an entertainment area par excellence. As it has fallen into unjustifiable neglect, the public has stopped frequenting it. The situation justifies an energetic but civic protest," writes the editorialist.
EE PAA LAANTE QUEEE VAMMMOOOSS to hell with this moron.
Written by: martin, 10 Feb 2011 2:40 PM
From: United States, boston to S.P.M 23
Tan loka esta gente
Written by: martin, 10 Feb 2011 3:05 PM
From: United States, boston to S.P.M 23
Fernandez pay 3 million dollars to rent the plane that he travel to Asia for few days amazing. I jus find that news
Written by: Perez, 10 Feb 2011 3:54 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Well i knew some forum poster talked too soon!! last week a frum user posted something similar to :the only thing missing is Leonel to talk about peace in egypt (something like that) and here we go.......
Written by: danny00, 10 Feb 2011 3:58 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
MR. RICARDOLITO THANK U FOR THE SEEING THROUGH THE SMOKE SCREEN THIS PRESIDENT THROWS UP? THE PEACE- MAKER PRESIDENT FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Written by: Ricardolito, 10 Feb 2011 11:37 AM
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
as if anyone in the middle east will listen to costa rica and the DR ,,,what a joke It is all part of a plan of LF to motivate countries to vote for the DR onto the security council
ITS MORE THEN A JOKE JUST THE OTHER DAY HE WAS WITH EX-PRESIDENT FOX FROM MEXICO. LOOKS LIKE HE LIKES TO HANG WITH EX-PRESIDENTS?
From: United States
Ustedes creen que el ejercito dominicano apoyara al pueblo como en Egypto cuando le toquen las huegas para sacar a leonel de la presidencia?
Si o No
Written by: danny00, 10 Feb 2011 4:03 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
american influnce, democracies do not always do the bidding of the united states, but in the long run they are both more stable and peaceful then countries ruled by the whims of a single man.
democratic transitions are very difficult and uncertain, especially in places with shallow democratic roots.
this in egypt is a popular revolt against an oppressive ruler.
Written by: danny00, 10 Feb 2011 4:08 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
problems in egypt
very high unemployment numbers, lack of education, very high food prices.
maybe the higest in the world. the people of egypt spend about 40% of their budget on food people in egypt see no future for them selfs...
one would think that pres. leo would understand most or some of their problems. he has the same problems in this own back yard.
Written by: danny00, 10 Feb 2011 4:27 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
china's response to the the revolt in egypt by its people.
was to remove the word "eyypt" from its internet search engines and lay low until the storm passed.
who knows just maybe some folks that are sick and tired of the deception, the corruption and what-ever, president leo who surronds himself with flatters and incompeten's just maybe then ?????
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
raul antonio you sound just like josean Im starting to believe is you
Written by: danny00, 10 Feb 2011 5:06 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
raul-acosta COMMENT
THE DEATH OF THE MALECON.
years ago i used to travel the MALECON. in puerto plata and santo domingo, my thoughts where
"WHAT A WASTE OF SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE"
years ago in miami their MALECON was a place for OLD PEOPLE to retired to, run down hotel's, buildings, apts restaurants.ect!
TODAY ITS CALLED SOUTH BEACH.....
DO I NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ELSE?
From: United States
Hellborn im not josean...i live in NY and just started posting last week. I love to read the posts but i just hate hate hate how we can spend a life time talking about things and not doing anything...im not used to being a monday night quarter back. Im just trying to drive the point home fast that fernandez did his best already but he has to go...and it doent matter to me if therees no other options peopl should find options....i guess im just impatient...and the malecon article was not me its a copy from DR 1.....see you guys i just realized that chatting thru here will not make changes in the DR...i will find other ways to make real change...take care everyone...........
Written by: bitli, 11 Feb 2011 4:24 AM
From: Dominican Republic
DR & Costa Rica ---> peace in middle east , u kidding me ?
who's Dominican to interfere in middle east matters while US doesn't do that
Written by: Perez, 12 Feb 2011 4:17 PM
From: Dominican Republic
@RaulAntonioAcosta, Don't leave, just be patient. There are a some people here that think the same way as you. You're entitled to your own opinion. I know that sometimes it gets you frustrated or upset, But that's part of commenting. I usually on the quiet side though.
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Probably thinks he is a descendant of some Pharaoh..
The colassal gall of this empty suit never ceases to amaze me.
Got to love all these folks that traipse around the world, espousing peace and love.
Do you think any of them sees and comprehends the civil protest in Egypt and is alarmed?
How about the nuclear arming of the area?
Another justified trip for the President?
Anyone know the venue?
A candidate for the most beautiful avenue in the Americas, ironically Santo Domingo's seafront Malecon is dying of neglect. In protest, the Santo Domingo Hotel Association has announced the funeral of the Caribbean Sea-bordering Malecon. Hoy newspaper joins the protest, making the point that the suspension of several major works on the Malecon like the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Park, the Fray Anton de Montesinos Monument and Plaza Guibia is evidence of the neglect by the government and city authorities. "The Malecon is an emblematic area. For city residents and foreign visitors it was an entertainment area par excellence. As it has fallen into unjustifiable neglect, the public has stopped frequenting it. The situation justifies an energetic but civic protest," writes the editorialist.
EE PAA LAANTE QUEEE VAMMMOOOSS to hell with this moron.
Here is something related to the presidents last trip which if true is quite astonishing.
http://www.7dias.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=92610
Written by: Ricardolito, 10 Feb 2011 11:37 AM
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
as if anyone in the middle east will listen to costa rica and the DR ,,,what a joke It is all part of a plan of LF to motivate countries to vote for the DR onto the security council
ITS MORE THEN A JOKE JUST THE OTHER DAY HE WAS WITH EX-PRESIDENT FOX FROM MEXICO. LOOKS LIKE HE LIKES TO HANG WITH EX-PRESIDENTS?
Si o No
democratic transitions are very difficult and uncertain, especially in places with shallow democratic roots.
this in egypt is a popular revolt against an oppressive ruler.
very high unemployment numbers, lack of education, very high food prices.
maybe the higest in the world. the people of egypt spend about 40% of their budget on food people in egypt see no future for them selfs...
one would think that pres. leo would understand most or some of their problems. he has the same problems in this own back yard.
was to remove the word "eyypt" from its internet search engines and lay low until the storm passed.
who knows just maybe some folks that are sick and tired of the deception, the corruption and what-ever, president leo who surronds himself with flatters and incompeten's just maybe then ?????
THE DEATH OF THE MALECON.
years ago i used to travel the MALECON. in puerto plata and santo domingo, my thoughts where
"WHAT A WASTE OF SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE"
years ago in miami their MALECON was a place for OLD PEOPLE to retired to, run down hotel's, buildings, apts restaurants.ect!
TODAY ITS CALLED SOUTH BEACH.....
DO I NEED TO SAY ANYTHING ELSE?
who's Dominican to interfere in middle east matters while US doesn't do that