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INTABACO reopens Tobacco School named after former president Hipólito Mejía

Santiago, D.R.- The Tobacco Institute of the Dominican Republic (INTABACO) officially reopened its Tobacco School, now named in honor of former President Hipólito Mejía, recognizing his historic contributions to the country’s agricultural development and leadership of the institution in 1965. The ceremony was attended by Mejía, his family, government officials, mayors, and prominent figures from the national tobacco industry. During the event, Hipólito Mejía underscored the vital role of education in national progress and highlighted the growth of the Dominican tobacco industry, which generates over US$1.34 billion in annual exports and creates thousands of jobs. His daughter, Carolina Mejía, mayor of the National District, expressed gratitude for the tribute and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the sector, noting that Dominican cigars are officially recognized as part of the nation’s [ ]


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