Hipolito Mejia

ModernPoliticianDominican Republic1941 — ?

Farmer president, bank crisis in the DR.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Dominican Republic

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score45.5

Hipolito Mejia — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Election as PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Mejía was elected president of the Dominican Republic as the candidate of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD). He campaigned on a platform of agricultural development and social spending.

Dominican RepublicElectionPRD

Impact: nationalconstructive

2003 AD

Banking Crisis of 2003Other

The collapse of Banco Intercontinental (Baninter) due to massive fraud triggered a severe banking crisis. The government's bailout cost an estimated 20% of GDP, causing a deep recession and inflation.

Dominican RepublicBanking CrisisEconomy

Impact: nationaltragic

2004 AD

Defeat in the 2004 Presidential ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Mejía was defeated in his re-election bid by Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). The election was largely a referendum on Mejía's handling of the banking crisis.

Dominican RepublicElectionDefeat

Impact: national