Senate of the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic economic stability and 2027 budget shifts

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Latest: Dominican Republic public debt remains above pre-pandemic levels

The Dominican Republic continues to navigate a balance between macroeconomic stability and structural vulnerabilities. While the government’s Anti-Crisis Plan has earned positive evaluations from the World Bank, IMF, and

Gonzalo Castillo presidential campaign and PLD internal rift

7 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dominican political parties shift focus toward 2028 and security

Gonzalo Castillo has consolidated significant support within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) following the withdrawal of former presidential aspirants Luis de León, Charlie Mariotti, and Mario Bruno. De León stated

Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities

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Latest: Dominican Republic Ombudsman calls for police reform and prison control

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. The officer was suspended

Dominican Republic PRM leadership and 2028 strategy

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Latest: Carolina Mejía strengthens PRM presidential campaign structure

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is intensifying its territorial organization ahead of the 2028 general elections. The party has launched institutional tours in provinces including Elías Piña, San Juan, and San C

Dominican Republic social, tourism and economic initiatives

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Latest: Dominican Republic reports labor market growth and economic training milestones

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

Dominican Republic labor and customs enforcement

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Latest: Dominican Republic Senate approves forced labor import ban

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have focused on increasing law enforcement and labor oversight. Customs officials at Las Américas International Airport seized over US$600,000 and Colombian pesos from a Colombian n

Dominican Republic Senate approves gambling regulation law

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Latest: Dominican Republic leaders call for stricter gambling regulations

The Dominican Republic Senate has approved a comprehensive gambling regulation law authored by Senators Félix Bautista and Pedro Catrain. The legislation unifies rules for casinos, lottery shops, sports betting, horse ra

Dominican Republic land titling initiatives

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Latest: Senator Antonio Taveras urges land titling for Santo Domingo communities

The Dominican government has initiated land titling efforts through the National Titling Plan. In the Batey El Naranjo sector of the San Luis municipal district, the Technical Executing Unit for State Land Titling (UTECT

Dominican Senate ecotourism designation for La Romana

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Latest: La Romana designated as ecotourism province by Senate

The Dominican Republic Senate held a historic plenary session in the province of La Romana to commemorate the area’s 82nd anniversary. During this session, senators unanimously approved a bill in its second discussion to

Dominican Republic drug law reform efforts

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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 22 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 gambling law review debate

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Latest: Ricardo Nadal questions legislative influence on gambling law

Legal sports betting operators in the Dominican Republic are advocating for a more thorough and participatory review of the proposed General Gambling Law currently under consideration by the Senate. Initially, represent