The former president of Republic, Leonel Fernández Reynaassured today that Orlando Jorge Mera it was an important asset for Dominican democracy.
“The entire Dominican people and society have been dismayed, shaken by this tragic and unjust death for others,” he said.
“Orlando, whom we met, was a correct person, very decent, cordial, always affable with everyone. A man of talent and I think he was an important asset for Dominican democracy, ”said the former president.
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He added that before the death of Orlando Jorge Mera People from all sectors of Dominican life will come to the funeral home to pay respect.
“The country is mournful with his death. From all political parties, from all sectors, they are going to come here to pay their respects because a person appreciated and loved by the Dominican people has died,” he said. Fernández.
Leonel Fernández, president of the People’s Force Party, spoke in those terms when attending to give the last goodbye to Jorge Mera on the Blandino Funeral Home From the capital.
It is recalled that Jorge Mera was murdered yesterday at the hands of a childhood friend identified as Fausto Miguel Cruz De la Mota. The perpetrator is in the custody of the Public Ministry.
Orlando Jorge Mera
Orlando Jorge Mera, born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Son of former president Salvador Jorge Blanco and Doña Asela Altagracia Mera Checo.
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He was a political delegate of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) before the Central Electoral Board (JCE).
Senior leader and founder of the PRM. He came to occupy a position as president of the Institute Dominican Telecommunications (INDOTEL).
He was also a key player in the Negotiating Commission of the DR-CAFTA Free Trade Agreement during the years 2003-2004.
Since last August 16, 2020, Jorge Mera has served as Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources. Position from which he had been carrying out work for the benefit of that sector.