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Dominican Republic faces political shifts and security concerns
The Dominican Republic is experiencing significant political and social tension as the country moves toward the 2028 elections. Major political parties are actively organizing; the PLD is preparing for an internal consultation on October 18, 2026, while the PRM is seeing internal competition for presidential aspirations, with David Collado leading several preference polls.
Public security remains a central issue. President Luis Abinader has emphasized government efforts to combat crime, noting a homicide rate of 7.34 per 100,000 inhabitants. However, opposition leaders, including the PLD, have criticized the effectiveness of police reforms, citing concerns over rising violence and deaths during police interventions. Additionally, Abinader reported that authorities are blocking approximately 20 foreigners with criminal records from entering the country weekly.
Social concerns are also prominent. Former President Danilo Medina claimed that 80% of the population believes the country is on the wrong path, citing economic hardship and insecurity. Meanwhile, the Fuerza del Pueblo party has raised alarms regarding public health, reporting 14,688 infant deaths over the last six years and criticizing the state of the national healthcare system.
Entities
Abel Martínez · Danilo Medina · Dominican Republic · Higüey · Luis Abinader · Partido Revolucionario Moderno · Partido de la Liberación Dominicana
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] 80% of the population believes the country is on the wrong path. zonaeste.com.do · infovisionrd.com · sabanetaprimero.com · www.portadanacional.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] 16% of Dominicans believe the country is moving in the right direction. zonaeste.com.do · infovisionrd.com · sabanetaprimero.com · www.portadanacional.com
- [DISPUTED] More than 55% of Dominicans feel there are no conditions to walk the streets safely. zonaeste.com.do
- [● 8 SOURCES] 71% of voters for the current president believe the country is on the wrong path. zonaeste.com.do · infovisionrd.com · sabanetaprimero.com · www.portadanacional.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] 62% of respondents say their income does not allow them to buy necessary daily food. zonaeste.com.do · infovisionrd.com · sabanetaprimero.com · www.portadanacional.com
- [DISPUTED] More than 55% of respondents feel there is insufficient security to walk the streets safely. infovisionrd.com · sabanetaprimero.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In an internal PRM poll, Carolina Mejía leads David Collado with 43.4% to 40.7%. noticias037.net · noticias24horasrd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The homicide rate in the Dominican Republic was 7.34 per 100,000 inhabitants as of September 18, 2026. ciudadoriental.com · infoenn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There have been 14,688 infant deaths recorded in the Dominican Republic over the last six years.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PRM party holds a 34.6% voter intention according to the RD Elige survey. eldiariouniversal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 20 foreigners with criminal records are prevented from entering the country every week. bajotecho.com.do