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Dominican Republic FDI and economic growth trends

11 clusters · 80 sources · last updated

Latest: Banreservas to promote Dominican tourism investment at Top Resa 2026

The Dominican Republic’s economic growth continues to be driven by tourism, remittances, and robust fiscal performance. Through July 2026, tourism arrivals reached 7.7 million visitors, a 7% year-on-year increase, with a

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Tourism development and record arrivals in Puerto Plata

5 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic tourism hits record 8.5 million visitors

Puerto Plata continues to expand its tourism and economic activity through increased maritime and aerial connectivity, alongside infrastructure and accessibility investments. The region has seen significant growth in cru

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Sargassum crisis reaches record weight and regional scale

21 clusters · 111 sources · last updated

Latest: Caribbean nations seek profitable uses for sargassum seaweed

By September 2026, the sargassum crisis has escalated into a massive ecological and economic event. The floating belt, described by ecologists as ‘the largest interconnected floating biome on Earth’, stretched 5,500 mile

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Verón-Punta Cana regional development and administration

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Punta Cana Forum addresses infrastructure and legal security

The Verón-Punta Cana region is undergoing administrative and developmental shifts to manage growth. Initially, the Ministry of Education established the 12-05 Educational District to allow the area to manage educational

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Organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America

2 clusters · 84 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica authorities seize cocaine and detain Sinaloa Cartel suspects

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador are addressing various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns have been raised regarding the recruitment of minor

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Dominican Republic social, tourism and economic initiatives

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Latest: Dominican Republic strengthens social protection and poverty reduction efforts

The Dominican Republic continues to advance social, educational, and infrastructure initiatives. Social development efforts include collaborations between the Supérate agency and the Economic Commission for Latin America

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JCI Senators regional meeting in Dominican Republic

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Latest: Dominican Republic hosts regional JCI leadership and museum forums

More than 260 senators from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) are participating in the XVI Regional Meeting of JCI Senators of the Americas and the Caribbean in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Running from September

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Dominican Republic tourism sector expansion

4 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic reports record tourism trade fair and falling inflation

The Dominican Republic is continuing to expand and diversify its tourism sector through experiential offerings, specialized niches, and economic integration. Following a 7.7% increase in visitors during the first half of

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Chilean media controversy involving Coté López

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Latest: Latin American media personalities face various public disputes

The public dispute involving Chilean media figures Coté López and Gala Caldirola has continued to evolve. Following allegations from Caldirola regarding illegal behavior and subsequent social media speculation about subs

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Seismic and natural disaster risks in Latin America

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin America faces high risk from natural disasters and seismic activity

Recent seismic activity has been recorded across several Latin American and Caribbean nations. In the Dominican Republic, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Punta Cana, accompanied by several smaller tremors. Colom

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Verón-Punta Cana urban and residential development

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Latest: Grupo Avellano and Escala Group announce Canavé villa project in Punta Cana

The Verón-Punta Cana region continues to experience significant urban and residential development, driven by both regulatory planning and private sector expansion. Mayor Ramón Antonio ‘Manolito’ Ramírez is actively cond

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Alejandro Fernández concert in Punta Cana

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Latest: Alejandro Fernández to headline new event series at Bahia Principe Bávaro Resort

Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández is scheduled to perform in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, on September 26, 2026. This performance follows a hiatus from his ‘De Rey a Rey’ tour, which the singer initiated in late June

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Haiti wins CFU U-14 Challenge Series title

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Latest: Haiti U14 wins CFU Challenge Series title

The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-14 Challenge Series in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, concluded with Haiti winning the Tier I title. Haiti’s U-14 men’s team secured the championship following a 4-0 victory agains

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