Yayo Sanz Lovatón shook up the internal PRM board by publicly endorsing David Collado and affirming that “David’s moment” has arrived, a political signal that reshapes the debate over the ruling party’s succession. Yayo Sanz Lovatón‘s message also marks a shift regarding his own presidential aspirations.
In an article published in Listín Diario, Yayo Sanz Lovatón presented David Collado as a figure prepared to lead a future presidential proposal, highlighting his time in the Chamber of Deputies, the National District Mayor’s Office, and the Ministry of Tourism. The official also underscored David Collado‘s discipline, working method, and perseverance.
The political reading is clear: Yayo Sanz Lovatón steps away from the center of the discussion and moves to push David Collado‘s project, at a time when the ruling party is beginning to look at the post-Abinader cycle. In that message, Yayo Sanz Lovatón insists that the country needs continuity, but also a new proposal.
The political message behind Yayo Sanz Lovatón
The statement by Yayo Sanz Lovatón does not arise in a vacuum. For months, the PRM leader has been placed among the names with aspirations for 2028, although he had also maintained that it was not time for proselytism. In fact, in previous statements he indicated that whoever holds public office and aspires to the candidacy must step aside when campaign time arrives.
Now, his support for David Collado suggests an early alignment within the internal PRM competition. Such definitions usually carry weight because the ruling party will need to organize its aspirations without breaking the unity it has displayed since Luis Abinader’s victory.
David Collado gains ground with the endorsement of Yayo Sanz Lovatón
David Collado, current Minister of Tourism, has accumulated public projection due to the expansion of the tourism sector, one of the engines of the Dominican economy. In this context, Yayo Sanz Lovatón‘s backing adds political support to a figure who was already among the most visible within the ruling party.
- Yayo Sanz Lovatón spoke of internal unity.
- Yayo Sanz Lovatón presented David Collado as a future option.
- Yayo Sanz Lovatón closed with a direct call: “You can count on me, David. Let’s go!”
What changes in the PRM with Yayo Sanz Lovatón
The signal from Yayo Sanz Lovatón also impacts the internal map of the PRM because it reduces ambiguity about his own intentions and strengthens the conversation around David Collado. In a party where succession is already beginning to be discussed, every early endorsement weighs more than a generic speech of unity.
With this move, Yayo Sanz Lovatón not only steps away from the rumor of a personal candidacy, but also establishes himself as a relevant piece in the political construction of David Collado, just as the PRM begins to outline its possible names for the next electoral stage.
At the close of his message, Yayo Sanz Lovatón insisted once again that it is time to unite and present a “proven and novel” offer, making it clear that his immediate commitment is with David Collado and not with a candidacy of his own.
