Dom Rep 2026: politics, fiscal, reforms, protests

Timeline

1. about 3 hours ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Dominican man sentenced to 10 years for sexual assault of teen in Santiago

   Julio César Eusebio Pérez was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a 100,000‑RD$ fine for sexually assaulting and threatening a 13‑year‑old girl in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

2. about 9 hours ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Dominican President Abinader Opens Renovated Samaná Youth Baseball Stadium

   Dominican President Luis Abinader and Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz opened a newly renovated $14.5 million children’s baseball stadium in Samaná, part of a nationwide sports‑facility upgrade.

3. about 11 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic PRM urges dialogue and outlines party leadership transition

   Dominican PRM leaders push for dialogue to stop an agronomist protest and detail a succession plan that could see President Luis Abinader become party head, aiming for unity ahead of upcoming elections.

4. about 20 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic Advances Rural Women Rights at International Conference

   Dominican Republic hosted a regional conference on rural women, issuing a new policy agenda, launching a women’s network chapter and a coalition, and announcing OAS training for aspiring female political cadres

5. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Dominican Republic upgrades power grid and expands electric‑vehicle service facilities

   Edesur invests RD$649 M to upgrade the Dominican power grid for 550k+ customers, while Zero Emisión RD expands an EV service centre in Santo Domingo, enhancing maintenance capacity and training.

6. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 17 sources

   Dominican Congress pushes final revisions of new Penal Code amid surge of sector proposals

   Dominican Congress reviews the new Penal Code before its 5 Aug debut, weighing sector proposals on abortion, AI crimes, corporate liability and free‑speech issues amid a tight legislative deadline.

7. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic advances delayed school construction under President Abinader

   Dominican Republic’s DIE advances two long‑delayed school builds—Cancino Adentro and Guayajayuco Liceo—aiming for completion by August 2026 under President Abinader’s “Aulas 24/7‑365” plan.

8. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Dominican Republic event sector unveils digital platform and immersive business experience

   In the Dominican Republic, Nice To Meet You launched a new digital platform for events, while Última Escala introduced an immersive, airport‑themed experience for entrepreneurs on July 25.

9. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Asonahores launches 2026 tourism trade fair in Punta Cana

   Asonahores announced the 38th Commercial Exhibition 2026 in BlueMall Punta Cana (Sept 2‑4) with 300+ exhibitors, new digital tools and a push to boost local production and tourism‑linked supply chains.

10. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Santo Domingo Este moves to raise municipal taxes to fund services

    Santo Domingo Este council is proposing tax reforms to boost monthly revenues from 58 M to over 80 M pesos, aiming to fund waste collection, parks and drainage, amid wider calls to strengthen municipal finances

11. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican PLD leaders call for public debates and reactivate splinter party ahead of 2028 election

    Dominican PLD member Francisco Domínguez Brito urges public debates and announces a 2028 presidential bid, while splinter party Partido Justicia Social, led by Julio César Valentín, reactivates and eyes a role

12. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Dominican President Abinader Promises Poverty Cuts and Constitutional Safeguards Before 2028 Exit

    Dominican President Luis Abinader pledges institutional reforms, a constitutional ban on re‑election, poverty reduction and infrastructure projects, while criticizing PLD’s response to poll data showing PRM’s f

13. 2 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Dominican Republic expands micro‑enterprise support with loans and revised waste law

    Dominican Republic’s Promipyme has lent over RD$927 million to micro‑enterprises this year, while a new waste‑law reform eases fees for MIPYMES and reopens egg exports to Cuba.

14. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic launches $250 million Artibonito River bridge project

    Dominican ministers inaugurated a RD$250 million bridge over the Artibonito River, part of the “Frontera Fuerte” plan to boost border mobility for dozens of communities.

15. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic COD audit approved and legislators urged to enact new penal code

    Dominican Olympic Committee approved its audited 2025 financial report, while the archbishop urged legislators to enact the new penal code by Aug. 3.

16. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic confronts institutional and governance challenges

    Dominican officials and commentators warn of institutional weaknesses and investor uncertainty over a landfill project, urging President Abinader to uphold legal guarantees.

17. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic political movements unveil election strategies

    Dominican political groups Objetivo 28 and Renovación Codiana launch campaigns, proposing reforms and coalition‑building ahead of 2028 national elections and CODIA internal elections.

18. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Residents Oppose Road Projects Threatening Urban Green Spaces in Dominican Republic and Mexico

    Residents in the Dominican Republic and Mexico protest road projects that they say damage vital green and mangrove ecosystems and lack proper environmental approvals.

19. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican politician Carlos Amarante says he and ex‑president Leonel Fernández fell victim to PLD crisis

    Carlos Amarante says he and ex‑president Leonel Fernández were victims of the PLD’s internal crisis that followed the contested 2020 presidential candidacy selection.

20. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources

    Dominican diaspora exceeds three million across 129 countries, report shows

    Dominican authorities report 3.03 million expatriates in 129 nations, 84.9 % in North America, with the U.S. hosting 2.54 million, and new data now covering Asia, Africa and Oceania.

21. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Dominican journalist Patricia Pérez Díaz attends World Constitutional Law Congress in Colombia

    Dominican journalist‑lawyer Patricia Pérez Díaz attended the World Congress of Constitutional Law in Colombia (6‑10 July), joining global experts to discuss constitutional challenges and sustainable democracy.

22. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic protests over cost of living and music equipment seizures

    Dominican citizen groups in Moca and Las Terrenas staged peaceful protests demanding lower living costs, infrastructure completion, and an end to music‑equipment seizures.

23. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic influencers take over space abandoned by traditional journalists

    In the Dominican Republic, influencers have filled the public‑opinion gap left by traditional journalists after the PRM took power in 2020, prompting proposals to restrict their activity.

24. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    INFOTEP certifies first tobacco school graduates and hosts AI research panel in Dominican Republic

    INFOTEP awarded certificates to 127 tobacco‑school graduates and hosted an AI research panel, underscoring its push to boost Dominican skills in cigar manufacturing and scientific innovation.

25. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican PROMIPYME records record RD$11.8 bn credit portfolio

    PROMIPYME’s board reported a record RD$11.8 bn credit portfolio and RD$19.8 bn in disbursements, improved loan recovery, and a new simplified tax plan for Dominican MIPYMES.

26. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources

    Dominican Republic expands programs for women's economic empowerment

    Dominican authorities launched the “Mujeres que Lideran” partnership with 150 scholarships, held a women‑entrepreneur bazar, and expanded the “Mujer Rural” loan fund by RD 250 million to support female farmers.

27. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Punta Cana and Bávaro violence prompts security calls

    Fights with knives and stones in Punta Cana and Bávaro sparked public alarm and calls for stronger police patrols in the Dominican Republic’s tourist zones.

28. 5 days ago

    [CRIME] 34 sources

    Police raids in Latin America seize drugs, weapons and detain suspects

    Police raids across Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Chile seized drugs, weapons and explosives, and arrested suspects in a regional crackdown on crime.

29. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Dominican Republic's Economy Praised by Major Rating Agencies and Banks

    Rating agencies and banks praised the Dominican Republic’s macro fundamentals, with J.P. Morgan raising growth forecasts, Bank of America upgrading debt outlook, and Fitch noting new fiscal reforms.

30. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Dominican Republic expands school infrastructure in Samaná and Santo Domingo East

    Dominican Republic accelerates school construction, completing a 22‑classroom school in Santo Domingo Este, rebuilding San Luis’s Gregorio Luperón, and opening new facilities in Las Terrenas, while also revamp​

31. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Dominican PLD rallies in Santiago, pledges 2028 election win

    PLD rallies in Santiago and Madrid, with Abel Martínez vowing to end current hardships by 2028 and Francisco Javier García pledging diaspora support, signaling a coordinated push for the party’s return to power

32. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Dominican Interior Minister Faride Raful Vows Police Reform and Accountability Amid Protests

    Dominican minister Faride Raful pledges sanctions for police misconduct, defends sweeping police reform and refuses resignation amid protests over a recent police shooting.

33. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources

    President Luis Abinader’s policies, reforms and public reaction in the Dominican Republic

    President Luis Abinader celebrates his birthday, claims poverty reduction, faces audit calls on police reform, defends anti‑crisis plan, and records over 51 % approval amid infrastructure projects and near‑shor

34. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Leonel Fernández: Rejection of PRM Grows as Hardships Mount in Dominican Republic

    Leonel Fernández told a mass oath‑taking in Nagua that rejection of the PRM rises with worsening hardships, citing water cuts, power outages and stalled projects, and said this fuels FP growth and a 2028 win.

35. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic pushes to require teaching career in private universities

    Former ADP leaders demand mandatory teaching careers in Dominican private universities, while consultant Fulcar proposes a new 12‑pillar education paradigm at a national forum.

36. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Dominican PLD chief Pujols proposes opposition coalition for possible 2028 runoff

    PLD secretary‑general Johnny Pujols says the PLD would seek FP support in a 2028 runoff and urges opposition unity against the PRM.

37. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic faces political crisis as opposition warns of democratic erosion

    Dominican opposition leader Johnny Pujols warns of democratic decline, criticises new ID law and defamation penalties, and seeks a unity pact with Fuerza del Pueblo for a potential 2028 runoff.

38. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 11 sources

    Santiago, Dominican Republic: Two men sentenced to 30 and 15 years for 2025 murder

    Two men were sentenced in Santiago, Dominican Republic – 30 years for Héctor García Cabrera and 15 years for Ambiorix Pérez Vargas – for the 2025 murder of Ramón Eliseo Mercedes Meléndez.

39. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican ex‑prosecutor Jean Alain Rodríguez denounces judicial abuses

    Dominican ex‑Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez, facing a corruption trial, alleges judicial abuses and urges respect for the rule of law as the court schedules the case to continue on 22 July 2026.

40. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Barahona port development moves forward with cruise terminal planned for 2027

    Barahona port’s new terminal is set to open in 2027, bringing the first cruise ship and boosting tourism and investment in the Dominican Republic’s south.

41. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Mexico and Dominican Republic push major criminal‑justice reforms

    Mexico seeks to broaden alternative criminal dispute mechanisms, while the Dominican Republic prepares for a new Penal Code with higher fines and stricter penalties.

42. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic restores Alcazar de Colón museum, adds LED lighting

    Dominican Republic’s Alcazar de Colón museum was restored with a RD 186 million investment, and a RD 86 million LED lighting project began in Ciudad Colonial to boost safety and tourism.

43. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic grapples with traffic overload, pollution and basic service gaps

    Dominican Republic faces a six‑million‑vehicle traffic surge, rising pollution, daily waste over 11,000 tons, limited water access and low public‑sector wages, exposing a gap between tourist branding and daily‑

44. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Senate President Ricardo de los Santos pushes Penal Code overhaul

    Dominican Senate President Ricardo de los Santos has introduced a bill to amend the Penal Code, reducing defamation penalties, limiting insult protections for officials, and bolstering press freedoms.

45. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic's Amber Highway project stalls pending environmental review

    Dominican Republic's Amber Highway linking Santiago and Puerto Plata awaits final design and environmental impact study before public hearings can begin.

46. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    President Luis Abinader rolls out infrastructure, water and education projects in Samaná

    President Luis Abinader announced new ports, road work, water‑supply upgrades, sport facility refurbishments and education scholarships during visits to Samaná, benefitting thousands of residents.

47. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Leonel Fernández inaugurates Casa de Convergencia Ciudadana in Santo Domingo

    Leonel Fernández opened the Casa de Convergencia Ciudadana in Santo Domingo, presenting 17 social movements and saying Fuerza del Pueblo grows by meeting Dominicans’ aspirations.

48. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources

    Dominican Republic tourism hits record 6.6 million arrivals in first half of 2026

    Dominican Republic recorded 6.6 million visitors Jan‑Jun 2026, up 7.7% YoY, on track for 12 million by year‑end; US leads arrivals, hotel occupancy at 71%, 92% would return.

49. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican sugar sector hits 70% mechanization, slashes foreign labor

    Dominican sugar producers say mechanization rose to 70% in five years, improving productivity and cutting foreign labor, presented to President Luis Abinader.

50. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Dominican Republic Sets Historic Export Record in First Half of 2026

    Dominican exports hit a historic US$7.9 bn in the first half of 2026, up 14.8 % YoY, with June’s US$1.5 bn the highest month ever; the US, Canada and Haiti led demand, driven by gold, medical devices and cigars

51. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic cautions over Haiti collapse and U.S. 'Shield of the Americas' security plan

    Dominican groups warn the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” plan could turn the Dominican Republic into a buffer for Haiti’s failing state, criticizing past UN/OAS missions and urging respect for Dominican‑Hait

52. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Dominican Republic protests surge over cost of living and new ‘Ley Mordaza’

    Dominican protests across several cities demand lower living costs, an end to power cuts and reject the new “Ley Mordaza”, spurred by fuel price hikes, outages and a police shooting.

53. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Dominican President Luis Abinader appoints three new representatives to National Council of Culture

    Dominican President Luis Abinader appoints Jorge Hugo Cavoli, Alfredo Francés and Héctor Rizek as new honorary members of the National Council of Culture under Decree 461‑26.

54. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Court of Accounts reports clean audit of lower house, launches digital training for municipalities

    Dominican Republic's Court of Accounts found no major issues in the Chamber of Deputies audit and hosted a digital training on SICEEP to boost municipal transparency.

55. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic pushes labor reforms to boost hiring of workers over 40

    Dominican Republic plans incentives to hire workers over 45, cites rising unemployment among 40‑50‑year‑olds, and assures its labour reform will keep severance pay unchanged while eyeing pension improvements.

56. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Dominican Republic's Superintendencia de Bancos leads international peer learning on behavioral economics

    Dominican Republic's SB and AFI held a three‑day Peer Learning Exchange with regulators from Armenia, Kazakhstan and Honduras to apply behavioral economics in strengthening financial consumer protection.

57. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    President Luis Abinader Honors Teachers with 2026 Medalla al Mérito Magisterial

    President Luis Abinader awarded the 2026 Medalla al Mérito Magisterial to top Dominican teachers, including Arquímedes Jerez, Yahaira Rosario and Nathalie García, while Education Minister emphasized reforms and

58. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Dominican Republic's TNR and Intabaco Sign Irrigation Agreement for Tobacco Sector

    Dominican Republic's TNR and Intabaco signed an agreement to introduce modern irrigation, training and financing to boost the $1.3 bn tobacco export sector.

59. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Dominican Republic awards RD$28.8 bn contract for Autopista del Ámbar

    Dominican Republic’s RD Vial awarded a RD$28.8 bn contract to build the 35‑km Autopista del Ámbar, linking Santiago to Puerto Plata‑Sosúa and aiming to boost tourism, logistics and agriculture.

60. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Financial Summit 2026 in Santo Domingo draws 300 finance leaders

    The second Financial Summit 2026 will take place on Oct 15 at Santo Domingo’s Hotel Real InterContinental, gathering around 300 economists, executives and finance experts for panels on macroeconomics, corporate

61. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Dominican Republic's tax hike collides with billions in unspent budget

    Dominican Republic raises taxes while leaving RD$34 bn of approved spending unexecuted, cutting social services and infrastructure and sparking criticism from economist Haivanjoe Ng Cortiñas.

62. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Liberation Party says October poll gauges support, not presidential nomination

    Dominican Liberation Party’s secretary‑general Johnny Pujols said the Oct 18 internal poll will gauge public sympathy for aspirants, not pick the 2028 presidential nominee, and does not breach electoral law.

63. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Ex‑Minister José Ramón Peralta Claims Fabricated Charges in Operation Calamar

    Dominican ex‑minister José Ramón Peralta says his inclusion in Operation Calamar was forced, citing altered witness statements and hidden securities regulator certification after eight months in detention.

64. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Caribbean tourism sector faces tax dispute in Dominican Republic as Aruba records record visitor growth

    Dominican tourism agencies warn a solid‑waste tax could jeopardize 12,000 jobs, while Aruba’s tourism rebounds with an 8.9% Q1 visitor increase driven by new luxury hotels.

65. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic launches alumni platform and hosts Financial Summit to address national economic challenges

    Barna alumni launch a platform for Dominican policy dialogue, while a Financial Summit convenes 300 experts to discuss the country’s economic challenges.

66. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Opposition Group AVANCEMOS Calls for Police Leadership Retirement and 1% GDP Funding for Security

    AVANCEMOS urges Dominican President Abinader to retire senior police commanders and devote about 1 % of GDP to security, citing inadequate funding and the need for professional dignity.

67. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic doctors protest arrests as malpractice case draws teacher union support

    Dominican doctors strike over alleged due‑process violations in doctor arrests, while teachers' union backs a teacher harmed by a disputed dental procedure, urging a transparent malpractice investigation.

68. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 21 sources

    Dominican Republic pushes comprehensive overhaul of penal code

    Dominican Congress moves to amend 18 Penal Code articles before the 3 August rollout, tightening defamation, cyber‑bullying and audio‑diffusion rules, while sparking protests over free‑speech concerns.

69. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic spotlights 2026 tourism with water‑sports event and internationally‑ranked beaches

    Cabarete hosts a July 2026 water‑sports event ahead of the Santo Domingo games, while five Dominican beaches earn top spots on global travel rankings.

70. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic forecasts near‑5% economic growth and reports high child literacy rates

    Dominican Republic projects ~5% economic growth by 2027 and reports 88.8% literacy among children five and older, highlighting policy priorities in finance and education.

71. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Dominican Republic moves to pay contractor debts and revises 2026 budget

    Dominican Republic approved a protocol to pay contractor debts under Law 16‑26 and will soon propose a 2026 budget amendment aligned with the new Anticrisis Law.

72. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Dominican Republic cacerolazos protest over fiscal reform, police abuse and proposed 'Ley Mordaza

    Dominican citizens staged cacerolazos in Santo Domingo to oppose a new fiscal reform, high fuel prices, police violence and the proposed “Ley Mordaza”, while officials called the protests democratic and the P‑M

73. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Dominican court rejects nullity request, sets July 22 trial date for former prosecutor Jean Alain Rodríguez

    Dominican judges dismissed the nullity request in the corruption case against ex‑prosecutor Jean Alain Rodríguez, ordering the trial to resume on 22 July 2026 and banning use of the “Medusa” nickname.

74. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    President Luis Abinader opens 9‑1‑1 service, new roads, honors teachers

    Dominican President Luis Abinader inaugurated the 9‑1‑1 emergency system, opened new roads and a university centre, and awarded the 2026 Merit Teacher Medal to top educators.

75. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic women drive job growth in first quarter of 2026

    A Dominican Republic labor survey shows women at 52.4% of the workforce, leading all net job creation in Q1 2026, especially in services, while male employment fell.

76. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Dominican Republic to plant 10 million trees along major roads

    Dominican authorities launch a two‑year plan to plant 10 million trees on major highways, creating a technical commission to oversee the reforestation of key road corridors.

77. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic law 30-26 overhauls income and capital tax

    Dominican Republic's law 30‑26 reforms income tax with new brackets up to 27%, cuts foreign withholding to 15%, and sets a flat 10% capital‑gains rate, while recent tax amnesties have yielded declining revenue.

78. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Dominican PLD primary showdown: García vs. Castillo

    In the Dominican PLD, Francisco Javier García claims party backing over Gonzalo Castillo for the 2026 primary, while Danilo Medina stays neutral but his supporters favor García.

79. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic closes illegal crossing in Punta Cana, expands road safety measures

    Dominican Republic officials closed a dangerous illegal crossing in Punta Cana and added speed reducers and signage in Sabana Yegua to boost road safety.

80. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic parties advance internal party reforms and penal code amendment

    Dominican PRM leader Eugenio Cedeño calls for unity and proposes internal rule changes, while PRSC deputy Rogelio Genao Lanza introduces a bill to repeal ultraje offences and reform defamation and medical‑liab​

81. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Leonel Fernández Addresses Massive Youth Gathering of Fuerza del Pueblo in Santo Domingo

    Thousands of Dominican youth gathered at Club San Carlos for Fuerza del Pueblo's youth structure launch, with Leonel Fernández, Lenin Campos and Omar Fernández in attendance, signaling strong youth mobilization

82. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic's PRM sets August 9 date for leadership election

    The Dominican PRM approved internal reforms and set Sunday, Aug 9 for its 24th ordinary convention to elect leaders for a 2026‑28 term, aiming to win the 2028 presidency.

83. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Carolina Mejía rallies teachers and claims lead as PRM prepares convention

    Carolina Mejía inaugurated a 1,500‑teacher command, claimed a 70‑30 lead in PRM’s internal race, and the party will amend its statutes at a Sunday convention.

84. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic urges unity over Haiti crisis as opposition seeks coalition for 2028 elections

    Dominican leaders urged national unity to confront Haiti's worsening gang violence and called for a broad opposition coalition to challenge the ruling PRM in the 2028 elections.

85. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    President Luis Abinader launches 911 service in Montecristi and inaugurates several road projects

    President Luis Abinader launched the 911 emergency system in Montecristi, raising coverage to 94.6 % nationally, and opened key road projects linking Dajabón, Santiago Rodríguez and Santiago Rodríguez’s rural V

86. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Dominican President Abinader hands out 400 land titles in Pepillo Salcedo

    President Luis Abinader gave 400 land‑title certificates to 400 families in Pepillo Salcedo, part of a 740‑title project linked to the Manzanillo development, benefiting about 1,600 people.

87. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic tourism sets record as historic Faro a Colón draws visitors

    Dominican Republic tourism hits a record 6.6 million visitors in the first half of 2026, on track for over 12 million yearly, while the historic Faro a Colón monument in Santo Domingo draws additional visitors.

88. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic sees dwindling return migration as diaspora stays abroad

    Dominican Republic’s diaspora of 2.8 M abroad sends $10 bn in remittances, but high costs and better earnings abroad deter return migration, challenging the country’s labor and investment outlook.

89. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Peña Highlights Youth Leadership and Record Foreign Investment

    Vice President Raquel Peña urged youth leadership, announced record Q1 2026 FDI of US$1.54 billion, and unveiled a construction‑sector alliance to boost innovation in the Dominican Republic.

90. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic advances public administration restructuring

    Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Administration reported 21 restructurings since Sep 2024, including a major merger of the Economy and Finance ministries, at a forum on state reform.

91. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Labor Agencies IDOPPRIL and SISALRIL Forge Alliance to Boost Worker Services

    IDOPPRIL and SISALRIL in the Dominican Republic signed an alliance to improve worker services, digital tools, and safety training, aiming for faster, higher‑quality assistance.

92. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Santiago, Dominican Republic launches Popular Arts Fair

    Santiago’s Centro Cultural Banreservas inaugurated a three‑day popular arts fair (July 3‑5) to boost the Dominican creative economy, featuring exhibitions, workshops and expert talks on heritage, tourism and SM

93. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Tightens Public Procurement Oversight

    Dominican Republic’s DGCP halted a municipal sidewalk contract for procedural breaches, while the Comptroller issued new guidelines to regulate contract assignments under the new public procurement law.

94. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Latin America tax reforms raise fees for freelancers and small businesses

    Argentina raises Monotributo fees for freelancers, while the Dominican Republic lifts the withholding tax on independent workers to 15%, affecting millions across both nations.

95. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Congress rejects court action to expand abortion exemptions

    Dominican Republic Congress deputies condemn a court petition to add abortion exemptions to the penal code, arguing such changes belong to the legislature and could broaden de‑criminalisation.

96. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic launches Campo Joven 2.0 program for young farmers

    Dominican Republic’s Campo Joven 2.0, unveiled by Vice‑President Raquel Peña, adds a RD$225 million zero‑interest fund, training and overseas exchanges to boost young farmers, benefiting 587 youths nationwide.

97. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Expo FADA 2026 launches in Dominican Republic to boost architecture and design sector

    Expo FADA 2026, a two‑day architecture, design and finishes fair, opened in Santo Domingo on July 3‑4, organized by Optimo Construction Network and Perfil Urbano to foster industry collaboration and innovation.

98. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Dominican Republic cesarean births exceed two‑thirds of all deliveries

    Dominican Republic’s 2025 survey reports 68.2% of births by cesarean, 87.9% in private hospitals, far above WHO’s 10‑15% recommendation, with higher rates among wealthier, educated, and older women.

99. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Dominican Republic advances public sector restructuring, merging Economy and Finance ministries

    Dominican Republic's MAP reports 21 state reorganizations since Sep 2024, notably merging the Economy and Finance ministries, to improve efficiency and public service delivery.

100. 15 days ago

     [POLITICS] 5 sources

     Dominican President Abinader Opens New CEMED Emergency Response Center

     Dominican President Abinader opened a new CEMED disaster‑response centre, boosting the country's emergency capabilities with modern equipment and plans for regional expansions.

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