Brett Garamella

Photo Stories: Caribbean World Series

On the eve of the Caribbean Series, supporters of Dominican President Leonel Fernández and his PLD party line the streets of Santiago causing huge traffic jams. While supporters rallied, Fernández visited Estadio Cibao to unveil the renovated stadium. He is running for his third term in May. His face, along with those of presidential rivals Amable Aristy and Miguel Vargas can be seen on billboards all across the country, and along the outfield stands of Estadio Cibao. Political rallies, like this one, were common on weekends throughout the Dominican Republic. These rallies sometimes had a carnaval-type feel, with people more interested in drinking and music than politics.
On the eve of the Caribbean Series, supporters of Dominican President Leonel Fernández and his PLD party line the streets of Santiago causing huge traffic jams. While supporters rallied, Fernández visited Estadio Cibao to unveil the renovated stadium. He is running for his third term in May. His face, along with those of presidential rivals Amable Aristy and Miguel Vargas can be seen on billboards all across the country, and along the outfield stands of Estadio Cibao. Political rallies, like this one, were common on weekends throughout the Dominican Republic. These rallies sometimes had a carnaval-type feel, with people more interested in drinking and music than politics.