Fuerza del Pueblo denounces electricity crisis in Dominican Republic

The Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) political organization has denounced a deepening electricity crisis in the Dominican Republic, specifically highlighting the impact on families and businesses in Santiago de los Caballeros. Party leaders, including provincial president Demóstenes Martínez and energy vice-secretary Félix Tavárez, claim that six years of administration by the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) have resulted in increased power outages, inaccurate billing, and worsening financial instability within distribution companies.

Technical data presented by the FP indicates that losses in the three distribution companies reached approximately 40% as of May 2026. Furthermore, the combined electricity deficit reportedly grew from roughly US$578 million in 2020 to US$1,659 million in 2025. The organization estimated that between 2020 and May 2026, the state allocated approximately US$8,450 million (RD$500,000 million) to cover these deficits.

Concerns were also raised regarding the pace of electrical subsidies. During the first half of 2026, distributors required RD$68,744 million, which represents 74.3% of the total RD$92,475.8 million budgeted for the entire year. Officials warned that if this trend continues, annual spending could exceed RD$137,000 million, placing significant pressure on public finances.