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Dominican Republic fiscal challenges and reforms

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic and Costa Rica debate tax reforms amid fiscal deficits

In early July, the PRM government of the Dominican Republic was depicted as grappling with a surge in public debt—around 48 % of GDP—and mounting fiscal pressure from external shocks such as the pandemic, the war in Ukra

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US forced‑labour tariffs spark wider regional pushback

20 clusters · 64 sources · last updated

Latest: US adds 10‑12.5% forced‑labour tariffs on shrimp imports from top exporters

The United States continues to apply Section 301 forced‑labour rules to shape trade in the region. After announcing tiered duties of 10 % and 12.5 % in late July 2026 for about 60 economies, the administration confirmed

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Dominican Republic health service expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic expands community health aid, inaugurates new hospital in Santo Domingo

In early July 2026 the Dominican Republic’s National Health Service reported a historic output of over 25 million specialized health services in the first half of the year, citing intensified supervision, equipment upgra

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Dominican Republic sustains zero‑hunger gains

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic Declared Zero Hunger by FAO

Following the FAO’s July 2026 declaration that the Dominican Republic has lowered undernourishment to below the 2.5 % threshold, the government and Banreservas have deepened agricultural financing. Banreservas chief Leon

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