Leonel Fernández is a Dominican politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Dominican Republic three times, from 1996 to 2000, 2004 to 2008, and 2012 to 2016. He is a member of the Dominican Liberation Party and has been influential in shaping the country's economic policies and international relations. Born on December 26, 1953, in Santo Domingo, Fernández studied law at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He has also held various positions in international organizations and has been involved in promoting education and technology in the Dominican Republic.