Dominican Republic budget reform keeps debt steady as governments assess fuel price relief

Dominican Republic Finance Minister Magín Díaz said the revised 2026 state budget, submitted by President Luis Abinader, does not increase public debt despite adding credit operations to fund investment projects. He emphasized that the deficit and net financing remain unchanged and that the additional spending, including more than RD$20 billion for fuel subsidies, is covered by reallocations and higher revenues expected under Law 30‑26.

In Guatemala, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, led by Minister Erwin Barrios, is evaluating a new economic support measure to help citizens cope with rising fuel prices caused by Middle‑East tensions. Barrios noted continuous market monitoring and said any proposal would be presented to Congress for review, while affirming that current market conditions do not require price reference adjustments.