| His Excellency Carlos Morales Troncoso |
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| Minister of Foreign Relations of the Dominican Republic | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2004 |
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| President | Leonel Fernández |
| Preceded by | Frank Guerrero Prats |
| In office 16 August 1994 – 5 May 1996 |
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| President | Joaquín Balaguer |
| Preceded by | Juan A. Taveras Guzmán |
| Succeeded by | Caonabo Javier Castillo |
| Vice President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 16 August 1986 – 16 August 1994 |
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| President | Joaquín Balaguer |
| Preceded by | Manuel Fernández Mármol |
| Succeeded by | Jacinto Peynado y Garrigosa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1940 Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Social Christian Reformist Party |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Carlos Morales Troncoso (born 29 September 1940) is a Dominican politician who currently serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic since 2004.
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Carlos Morales grew up surrounded by a family environment in which politics was considered a form of public service and an object of great passion. This influence marked his personality at an early stage of his life, forming a solid social conscience and a strong political vocation. Manuel de Jesús Troncoso de la Concha, his grandfather, was a successful figure in the national public arena, occupying important posts among the Judicial and Legislative Department, ministries and eventually the vice-presidency of the nation. His uncle, Jesús María Troncoso Sánchez, was an expert in the development of the local sugar industry and one of the founders of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, where he served as governor for over a decade. Carlos Morales Troncoso was born in September 1940. He studied in Puerto Rico until his family moved to New Orleans, where his father, Avelino Eduardo Morales, was named General Consul, and where Carlos had the opportunity to continue his studies. His father and Mrs. Gracita Troncoso de Morales, his mother, always promoted awareness and interest towards their country, building strong bonds.
Carlos Morales Troncoso received his Bachelor Degree in Sugar Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. He had expertise in the sugar industry, which continued to grow while working at the Central Romana, owned by the South Puerto Rico Sugar Corporation at that time. His successful business management and professional development in this area allowed him to eventually become the chief executive of the company, owned then by Gulf and Western Americas Corporation, at the age of 34. His skills, responsibility and undeniable dedication to work were the main factors that characterized his career path. His vast labor experience encompassing the agriculture sector, duty free zone development, tourism, labor negotiations and international trade, provided him with a broad, pragmatic vision for the country, the Dominicans and their future. Carlos Morales Troncoso’s success in the private sector greatly benefited his role in politics, which started when President Joaquin Balaguer invited Carlos to join him on the PRSC ballot for the 1986 elections. The experience of two consecutive constitutional periods, spanning 1986-1990 and 1990-1994, enabled him to obtain the expertise in logistics and the rules of politics. His outstanding performance in all the governmental positions to which he has been assigned, such as State Sugar Council Director, Dominican Republic Ambassador to the United States of America, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs demonstrated his dedication, expertise and commitment in all areas. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, he has been a decisive governmental figure in representing the Dominican country, culture and people. He has demonstrated his excellent human qualities at all levels, showing pride of his origins and history.
He is married to Luisa Alba de Morales with whom he has 4 daughters and 11 grandchildren. His daughters are Ivette Baittiner, Nicole Bogaert, Cecile Bitienes and Michelle Morales. He earned degrees in two disciplines; chemical engineering and sugar engineering from Louisiana State University and in 1982 was also awarded a doctor honoris causa in humanities by Chicago State University. His career in the sugar industry led him to form the State Sugar Council for the Dominican Republic, over which he presided in the past as president.[1]
Troncoso was a member and leader of the Presidential Reformist Counsel until its dissolution on 12 December 2008. He was a member of the monetary board of the Dominican Republic prior to becoming vice president of the Dominican Republic in 1986 after winning his candidacy with Joaquín Balaguer who became president and continued in this role until 1994. In addition to his tenure as Constitutional Vice President of the Republic, he also held the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States of America in Washington, D. C. for the 1989-1990 period. From 1994 until 1996, Troncoso was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, regaining this title in 2004, where he currently serves.[1]
He and the members of the Presidential Reformist Counsel returned to the Social Christian Reformist Party on 12 December 2008.[2]
Troncoso has won acclaim at home and abroad.
Morales has received decorations from the governments of Taiwan, Italy, and Costa Rica He was decorated with:
Furthermore he has received the follow awards:
Troncoso has authored books during his political career which include "De lo Privado a lo Público" which focuses on his work in both the public and private sectors.[3]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Manuel Fernández Mármol |
Vice President of the Dominican Republic 16 August 1986 – 16 August 1994 |
Succeeded by Jacinto Peynado y Garrigosa |
| Preceded by Juan A. Taveras Guzmán |
Minister of Foreign Relations 16 August 1994 – 5 May 1996 |
Succeeded by Caonabo Javier Castillo |
| Preceded by Frank Guerrero Prats |
Minister of Foreign Relations 16 August 2004 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Federico Antún Batlle |
President of the Social Christian Reformist Party October 2009 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |