UASD Professor and Political Scientist David La Hoz Dies

David La Hoz Vásquez, a distinguished professor and political scientist at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), died on the morning of July 15, 2026. However, there is a discrepancy: some sources report his death occurred on Wednesday, July 15, while one source states it was on Thursday Source: eldiado, hoydo, diariolibree. Preliminary reports suggest a heart attack, but the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) has not confirmed Source: eldiado.

Career and Contributions

La Hoz taught Constitutional and Administrative Law at UASD for over three decades and served as a research professor Source: eldiado. Beyond academia, he held public roles: Procurador General de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Deputy Attorney General, and legal advisor for tourism, intellectual property, and consumer rights Source: hoydo. He authored the book Teoría sobre el Impacto del Desarrollo del Turismo en la República Dominicana (1995) and wrote for DiarioDigitalRD Source: hoydo.

Reactions and Legacy

The UASD School of Political Science expressed condolences, calling his loss 'irreparable' and highlighting his 'teaching, vocation of service, and human quality' Source: diariolibree. His remains will be displayed at Funeraria Blandino on Thursday morning Source: eldiado.