# Dominican Republic domestic infrastructure and social works > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-domestic-infrastructure-and-social-works > Updated: 2026-09-26T23:33:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. The Dominican Republic has undertaken several domestic infrastructure and social welfare developments. In Mao, Vice President Raquel Peña inspected the construction of the Luis L. Bogaert Traumatological Hospital, a project valued at RD 911 million that is approximately 35% complete. In Santo Domingo, President Luis Abinader inaugurated a new Centro de Atención Integral a la Primera Infancia (Caipi) on República de Colombia Avenue. The facility is designed to serve 250 children from vulnerable families through a multidisciplinary model including education, health, and nutrition. This center is part of a broader effort by the National Institute for Integral Early Childhood Care (Inaipi) to support working parents through strategic alliances with local businesses. ## Claims - The new center will integrate with the local productive sector. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The center is designed to serve 250 children from vulnerable families. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The infrastructure was built through the Ministry of Education's School Infrastructure Directorate. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The facility targets children aged 0 to 5 years. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: President Abinader inaugurates new Caipi center in Santo Domingo President Luis Abinader inaugurated a new Caipi center in Santo Domingo, providing specialized care for 250 children and establishing partnerships with local businesses to support working families. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-abinader-inaugurates-new-early-childhood-center-in-santo-domingo ### 2026-09-15: Dominican institutions hold ceremonies and manage legal and infrastructure developments IDAC honored Mexico's independence in Santo Domingo; Dominican residents urge the JCE to prevent an office embargo in New York; and VP Raquel Peña inspected a new hospital project in Mao. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/idac-commemorates-mexicos-216th-independence-anniversary --- Cite as: Dominican Republic domestic infrastructure and social works. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-domestic-infrastructure-and-social-works