The World - News from Aug. 12, 1987

Dominican Republic President Joaquin Balaguer has asked the majority of his Cabinet to resign, one year after he took office. In a speech on government radio and television, Balaguer said he has given the Cabinet until Aug. 16, the anniversary of its formation, to comply. The 79-year-old leader said he is asking for the resignations in order to facilitate changes deemed necessary after reviewing his administration’s first year, but he did not indicate what those changes were. Excluded were Armed Forces Minister Antonio Imbert as well as the chiefs of the air force, army, navy and national police.