Political and infrastructure reforms face scrutiny in Uruguay and Dominican Republic

Political and legislative reforms are under scrutiny in Uruguay and the Dominican Republic. In Uruguay, commentator Andrés Dockendorff discusses an upcoming congressional political reform. He compares the potential scope of the reform to historical precedents, noting that while it may lack the breadth required to fully overhaul the political system, it could serve as an initial step toward addressing the country's deep ideological polarization and centrifugal political competition.

In the Dominican Republic, the Senate is examining a new law regarding Public-Private Partnerships (APP). While the reform aims to accelerate these alliances and improve preparation, experts warn that speed should not come at the expense of transparency or public risk management. Andrés Lugo Risk, director of the DGAPP, acknowledges technical and financing challenges but emphasizes that streamlining processes must not lead to improvisation, as poorly calculated guarantees can impact future budgets.