Ricardo de los Santos

Dominican Republic economic growth and infrastructure reform

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Latest: Dominican Republic economy shows growth amid debt and inequality debates

The Dominican Republic’s economy showed a 4.5% GDP expansion in the first half of 2024, fueled by growth in construction and mining. While foreign exchange inflows supported an 8% peso appreciation, structural challenges

Dominican Republic drug law reform efforts

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Senate pushes for drug law reform

The Dominican Republic Senate, in coordination with the Chamber of Deputies, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Organization of American States (OAS), has initiated efforts to reform national drug and synthetic subst

Dominican Republic: Penal Code challenges and political resh

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Latest: Dominican Republic Penal Code shifts doctor-patient digital communication

Following the August 2026 implementation of the new Penal Code (Law 74-25), scrutiny has intensified regarding heightened sanctions for defamation and new regulations for ‘fullería’. Under Article 246, ‘fullería’—obtaini

Medical recognition for doctors in Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Dr. Ramón Tallaj honored for medical philanthropy in Santo Domingo

The Dominican Senate officially recognized the professional careers and social contributions of doctors Ramón Modesto Tallaj and Elbi Eulogio Morla Báez. The ceremony, led by Senate President Ricardo de los Santos and Ch

Dominican Republic PRM leadership and 2028 strategy

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Latest: Dominican Republic PRM party faces 2028 election maneuvering

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is formalizing its leadership structure during its XXIV National Ordinary Convention at the Club Polideportivo San Carlos. President Luis Abinader is scheduled to be proclaimed pa

Dominican Republic legislative reform efforts

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Latest: Dominican Republic senators reintroduce labor and social security reforms

Senate President Ricardo de los Santos has established a legislative agenda for the Dominican Republic focused on modernizing long-standing laws, including the Civil Code, the National Police Law, and the Water Law. He e

Education reforms in El Salvador and Dominican Republic

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Latest: Legislative updates in El Salvador and Dominican Republic

In El Salvador, the teachers' union Frente Magisterial Salvadoreño has criticized the government's school modernization program. A report by Clara Sofía Guerrero highlights issues such as superficial remodels, deteriorat

Dominican Republic legislative leadership transitions

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Latest: Political developments in Puebla and the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic's National Congress has inaugurated its leadership for the 2026-2027 legislative period. In the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos was ratified as President for a fourth consecutive year, supported by V