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Dominican Republic legal developments and criminal rulings

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Latest: Dominican Republic enacts laws on corporate criminal liability and digital judicial services

In August 2026, a new Dominican Republic Penal Code went into effect, introducing stricter penalties for vehicular homicide. Under this code, drivers responsible for deaths can face up to 20 years in prison. Attorney Gen

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Dominican Republic judicial and constitutional reform

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Latest: Justiniano Montero assumes presidency of Dominican Republic Supreme Court

The Dominican Republic continues to advance judicial and constitutional reforms. Following a period of institutional uncertainty, the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) unanimously elected Justiniano Montero Monter

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PRM leadership shifts and internal organizational challenges

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Latest: Carolina Mejía swears in National Lawyers Command

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is intensifying its territorial organization and administrative preparations ahead of the 2027 internal conventions and the 2028 general elections. Internal competition for the pr

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Dominican Republic social, tourism and economic initiatives

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Latest: Dominican Republic leaders and clergy warn of rising cost of living

The Dominican Republic is advancing social, economic, and infrastructure initiatives. Social efforts include the Supérate agency’s work to reduce poverty and the Siuben ‘Inspire 2026’ project. Infrastructure and housing

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PLD continues territorial reorganization and expansion

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Latest: Gonzalo Castillo campaigns in María Trinidad Sánchez

The Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) is executing a nationwide strategy to strengthen its territorial structure and reorganize its base ahead of the 2028 elections. Secretary General Johnny Pujols has led efforts to incr

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Dominican Republic public infrastructure development

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Latest: Dominican Republic invests RD$141 million in San Cristóbal infrastructure

In the Dominican Republic, the government has focused on large-scale public works and infrastructure development. Initially, the Ministry of Tourism invested approximately RD$3,500 million into the recovery of boardwalks

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Dominican Republic economic stability and fiscal pressures

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Latest: Dominican Republic projects increased fiscal deficit for 2026

The Dominican Republic continues to navigate a balance between macroeconomic stability and structural vulnerabilities. While growth projections remain around 4.5%, the economy faces mounting fiscal and inflationary press

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Dominican Republic PRM political and budgetary developments

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Latest: Jhonatan Liriano joins the PRM political party

The Dominican Republic is seeing intensified political positioning as parties prepare for upcoming elections. Within the ruling Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM), Tourism Minister David Collado is gaining significant

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Global breast cancer awareness and screening efforts

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Latest: Medical experts emphasize breast cancer awareness and early diagnosis

Health organizations and medical experts continue to emphasize early detection and symptom recognition for breast and gynecological cancers. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, initiatives focus on primary prevention,

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Dominican Republic corporate criminal liability debate

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Latest: CONEP urges Dominican Congress to delay corporate criminal liability

Business organizations in the Dominican Republic continue to advocate for an extension of the implementation period for new corporate criminal liability provisions under the proposed Penal Code (Law No. 44-26). Groups su

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Dominican Senate cultural and sports honors

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Latest: Dominican Senate honors Manuel Tejada and Elsa Núñez

The Dominican Senate has held ceremonies to recognize prominent figures for their contributions to national culture and sports. In late October 2026, the Senate honored baseball figures Vitelio Mejía Ortiz and Milcíades

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Dominican Republic land use and territorial planning

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Latest: Dominican Republic government submits National Territorial Planning Bill

The Dominican Republic is undergoing significant shifts in land use regulation and municipal authority. A Constitutional Court ruling, TC/1373/25, redefined municipal management by stripping city councils of the authorit

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Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities and scrutiny

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Latest: Dominican Republic officials face calls for investigations into deaths

The murder of 19-year-old Darlin Enmanuel Mercado Reyes by police officer José Francisco Moreta Heredia on 3 July 2026 reignited public scrutiny of the Dominican Republic’s police reform agenda. While the Senate approved

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Legal and constitutional developments in Dominican Republic

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Latest: Legal experts in Dominican Republic debate professional and corporate liability

The legal landscape in the Dominican Republic is characterized by constitutional principles designed to ensure legal certainty and protect economic freedoms. The Constitutional Court has established that while individual

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Legislators protest police incident and rising interventions

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Latest: Dominican Republic Police Director and Deputy Resolve Conflict

The political crisis in the Dominican Republic following the handcuffing of Deputy Millys Martínez has escalated into a broader legislative challenge against police conduct and lethal force. Following the incident in Com

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Dominican Republic environmental management issues

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Latest: Dominican Republic strengthens ties with Italy and launches sargassum initiatives

Environmental organizations in the Dominican Republic have filed a formal complaint against Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez, alleging the destruction of mangrove ecosystems. The Sociedad Ecológica del Cibao, the Nat

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Dominican Republic enacts new gambling regulation law

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Latest: Dominican Republic DGJA begins operations with new gambling regulations

The Dominican Republic has officially enacted Law 86-26 to regulate the nation’s gambling sector. Following Senate approval on September 16, the legislation underwent Executive review amid formal petitions from the Natio

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