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Child politicians in Dominican Republic challenge corruption

Agent-x - May 24 2012, 11:57 PM

According to the BBC on 19 May 2012, As the Dominican Republic chooses a new president on Sunday, child politicians elected by their peers are working to instil democratic values among the next generation of voters.

Supporters of the youth programme hope it will help the nation's politics overcome the corrupt legacy of authoritarian President Rafael Trujillo, who died decades ago.

Throughout the Dominican Republic, children have voted among their own for youth town councils whose goal is to provide for the young.

The initiative is more than just a lesson in democracy: these young mayors and officials have affected real change.

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bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18127008

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