Dominican Republic: Penal Code challenges and political resh

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 5 SOURCES] Construction of the Autopista del Ámbar will start in August.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Procurator General Yeni Berenice Reynoso met with the business coalition Conep to discuss dissemination and implementation of the new Penal Code.
• [● 4 SOURCES] President Luis Abinader signed Decree No. 507‑26 on 27 July 2026 to promulgate a new Penal Code for the Dominican Republic.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The PRM Senate bloc elected María Mercedes Ortiz Diloné as its new spokesperson.
• [● 4 SOURCES] María Mercedes Ortiz Diloné presides over the Senate Commission on Foreign Relations and International Cooperation.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Vice President Raquel Peña said, “Estamos muy contentos con el inicio de esta obra.”
• [● 3 SOURCES] The new Penal Code adds more than 70 new criminal types, covering digital crimes, gender‑based violence and organized crime.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The highway will connect Santiago and Puerto Plata in less than 30 minutes.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The project aims to boost tourism, commerce, logistics and economic development in the northern region.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Eduardo Estrella said the project is at the contract‑signing stage.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Consorcio Autopista del Ámbar, S.R.L., comprising Ingeniería Estrella, Rizek Constructora, Magna and Constructora Mar, won the design and construction bid.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Three construction fronts will be opened: from Santiago to Puerto Plata, from Puerto Plata to Santiago, and a central segment.

Timeline

1. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Dominican Republic Penal Code shifts doctor-patient digital communication

   The Dominican Republic's new Penal Code is driving doctors to limit WhatsApp communication with patients due to increased legal penalties for medical negligence and the need for formal documentation.

2. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic Penal Code reform expands criminal liability

   The Dominican Republic's Penal Code reform introduces stricter criminal liability for medical professionals, pharmaceutical entities, and media organizations, emphasizing patient autonomy and corporate duty.

3. 17 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic updates penalties for ‘fullería’ in new Penal Code

   The Dominican Republic's new Penal Code updates the crime of ‘fullería’, increasing prison sentences and fines for those who obtain goods or services without paying.

4. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 16 sources

   Dominican Republic: Legal challenges mount against new Penal Code

   Various Dominican sectors, including lawyers, teachers, and security firms, are challenging the new Penal Code before the Constitutional Court over concerns regarding professional rights and legal liability.

5. 20 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Dominican Republic implements new Penal Code with stricter defamation laws

   The Dominican Republic's new Penal Code introduces stricter sanctions for defamation on digital platforms, including prison sentences and fines for individuals and media outlets.

6. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Dominican Republic implements new Penal Code

   The new Dominican Penal Code introduces regulations on sexual exhibitionism in public spaces and has prompted legal challenges from press organizations over potential impacts on media freedom.

7. 26 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Dominican Republic PRM party undergoes leadership restructuring

   The Dominican Republic's PRM party is restructuring its leadership for 2026-2030, appointing María Mercedes Ortiz as Senate spokesperson and setting the stage for the 2028 presidential race.

8. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   Dominican Republic releases updated Penal Code amid debate

   The Dominican Republic has released an updated Penal Code featuring stricter feminicide penalties, sparking debates over whether legal sanctions or preventative social policies are more effective at reducing de

9. 30 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Dominican Republic implements energy storage to stabilize power grid

   The Dominican Republic is implementing large-scale battery energy storage (BESS) and upgrading regional transformers to improve the stability and resilience of its national electrical grid.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 16 sources

    Dominican Republic advances energy infrastructure and grid modernization

    The Dominican Republic is expanding its energy capacity through the construction of the San Felipe Andrés I plant and regional grid modernizations by Edenorte to meet rising national demand.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic implements new Penal Code

    The Dominican Republic’s new Penal Code has entered into force, introducing stricter laws on corruption and feminicide. Legal institutions and courts are now transitioning to the new regulatory framework.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources

    Haitian Prime Minister calls for coordinated action against gangs

    Haitian PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé called for coordinated national and international efforts to combat armed gangs and restore state authority to ensure political stability and future elections.

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican President Luis Abinader faces stalled public works and rapid ministerial turnover

    Dominican President Luis Abinader delays major infrastructure inaugurations while six ministries see rapid leadership changes, raising concerns over policy continuity.

14. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 52 sources

    Dominican Republic's New Penal Code Clarifies Free Speech, Digital Crimes and Creates Oversight Commission

    Dominican Republic’s new Penal Code, signed by President Abinader, clarifies free‑speech protections, updates digital‑crime penalties, and sets up an oversight commission, with sector meetings held to discuss t

15. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Dominican Republic Secures $200 Million Road Safety Loan Amid $10 Billion in Recent Funding

    Dominican Republic Senate approved a US$200 million road‑safety loan, part of a broader US$10 billion+ loan wave funding infrastructure, schools and technology initiatives.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic to Begin Construction of Autopista del Ámbar in August

    Construction of the Autopista del Ámbar linking Santiago and Puerto Plata begins in August, aiming to cut travel to under 30 minutes and boost tourism, trade and jobs, with three work fronts and broad regional,

17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 22 sources

    Dominican Republic Congress approves $730 million budget supplement for 2026

    Dominican Congress approved a RD 40.9 billion (US 730 m) 2026 budget supplement, adding revenue and spending to cover higher fuel costs, while also permitting a US 465 m IDB loan for infrastructure.

18. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican bishops call for swift adoption of new Penal Code

    Dominican bishops urged rapid passage of the new Penal Code and promoted faith‑based education to curb violence during patron saint festivals.

19. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 21 sources

    Dominican Republic Senate approves $465 million loans for road safety and Yuna river basin

    Dominican Senate ratified US$465 million IDB loans—US$200 M for road‑safety upgrades and US$265 M for the Yuna river basin plan—despite opposition criticism over debt and rapid approval.

20. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic earmarks over half of Verón‑Punta Cana for special protection

    The Dominican Republic’s new plan puts 55% (≈265 km²) of Verón‑Punta Cana under special protection, limits urban expansion and tackles land‑use conflicts as the population is projected to near 242 k by 2035.

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic and Mexico grapple with court enforcement failures

    Dominican courts face lengthy enforcement delays despite legal reforms, while Mexico was ordered to pay tens of millions for denying timely justice to a foreign investor, underscoring systemic judicial failures

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican President Luis Abinader urged to block gambling expansion bill

    Dominican anti‑corruption group urges President Luis Abinader to halt a bill that would expand horse‑racing agencies, allow slot machines and remove distance limits, warning it could add up to 35,000 new gaming

23. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic universities urged to expand role in national development

    Dominican Republic universities are called to go beyond degree conferral and use research to tackle national problems, while experts stress the broader social value of public higher education beyond budgetary,

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Dominican PRM prepares new leadership in August internal elections

    Dominican PRM held 379 internal assemblies with 95% participation, preparing new leadership for August 9 elections and boosting party communications ahead of national contests.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic politics accused of moral decline

    Dominican Republic commentators warn of a moral decline in politics, citing spectacle, insults and misuse of presidential symbolism, and urge higher ethical standards.

26. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Banco Popular Dominicano allocates 41% of loan portfolio to Dominican SMEs

    Banco Popular Dominicano allocated 40.8% of its RD$157.3 bn loan portfolio to mipymes, issuing 59,600 loans, a 4.1% YoY rise, with low delinquency, underscoring the sector’s 32% GDP share and major employment.

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican President Luis Abinader praised for post‑pandemic economy and anti‑corruption reforms

    President Luis Abinader is credited with a swift post‑pandemic economic recovery, anti‑corruption reforms, and enhanced international branding, though challenges remain.

28. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic government proposes major increase to public works budget

    Dominican Republic seeks a 40.9 billion‑peso boost for public works while critics flag costly legislative perks and low capital‑spending execution.

29. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 86 sources

    Dominican Republic Advances Sweeping Penal Code Reform

    Dominican Congress pushes a broad Penal Code overhaul, adding 32 articles on crimes ranging from corporate liability to cyber‑harassment, amid mixed support and criticism.

30. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Frente Amplio protests for lower prices and police reform

    The Dominican Frente Amplio held its seventh protest in Guaricano, Santo Domingo Norte, demanding lower prices for food, medicine and fuel and an end to police abuse, citing worsening waste, health, security, &

31. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic hosts golf tournaments boosting tourism and business networking

    Two major golf tournaments in the Dominican Republic—Puerto Plata Golf Classic and Adozona’s corporate event—drew participants, boosted sports tourism, and fostered business networking and community fundraising

32. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic Amber Highway project slated for 30‑month completion

    Dominican officials say the Amber Highway linking Santiago and Puerto Plata will finish in 30 months, funded by a road trust with RD$8 bn from asset sales and future tolls; a second‑place bidder quoted almost‑d

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Dominican Republic PLD urges legal scrutiny of October consultation and penal code draft

    Dominican PLD leaders demand legal checks on the October consultation process and call for a thorough review of ambiguities in the draft Penal Code.

34. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Dominican President Luis Abinader Opens Renovated Dante Lemoniel Sports Club in Los Alcarrizos

    President Luis Abinader and Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz opened the renovated Dante Lemoniel multi‑use sports club in Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic, a RD$20.9 million project to boost youth sport and public

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Leonel Fernández accuses Dominican government of fixed‑price fuel contracts to justify electricity hikes and tax reform

    Leonel Fernández says the Dominican PRM government hid fixed‑price coal and gas contracts to justify higher electricity tariffs and a new fiscal‑reform plan, sparking public discontent over rising living costs.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic expands subsidized food market network

    Dominican authorities expanded their subsidized food program, operating 53 producer markets and 171 mobile warehouses nationwide, plus 10 units in prisons, to lower staple prices for low‑income families.

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican PRM appoints municipal leaders, launches Carolina Mejía project teams

    Dominican PRM organized work teams for Carolina Mejía’s Project C28 in El Ás Piña and reported harmonious elections of municipal and district leaders, approving new directors in most jurisdictions for 2026‑28.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Venezuela and Dominican Republic expand school facilities for hundreds of children

    Venezuela and the Dominican Republic inaugurated school upgrades, adding modern facilities for 400 and 900 students respectively.

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic polls used as open propaganda, critics warn

    Dominican commentators say polls are being used as propaganda outside campaigns, violating election rules and eroding trust.

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Lawyer Ricardo Rojas León Defends New Penal Code

    Dominican lawyer Ricardo Rojas León defended the new Penal Code, saying it targets defamation without curbing free speech and urging prompt implementation to combat corruption.

41. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Financial Summit 2026 to Gather Economists and Executives

    Dominican Republic hosts the Financial Summit 2026 on Oct. 15 with 300 finance leaders, while July 18 marks National Economist Day celebrating the profession's historic contributions.

42. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican political debate sharpened as social media influence grows and 2028 election poll emerges

    Dominican commentary decries politics as a media spectacle, while a poll shows David Collado leading the 2028 presidential race and US daylight‑saving changes could affect the island.

43. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 43 sources

    Dominican Republic Congress approves 32 amendments to new Penal Code

    Dominican Congress approved 32 amendments to the new Penal Code, updating corporate liability, harassment, defamation and cyber‑crime rules; a second reading is set, with some deputies urging a short delay.

44. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic tax agency eases debt repayment for businesses and individuals

    Dominican Republic’s DGII announced tax reforms under Law 30‑26, capping late fees, granting amnesty until end‑2026, cutting capital‑gains and corporate taxes, and exempting micro‑enterprises and certain heirs.

45. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Dominican Republic faces rise of outsider candidates amid weakened party system

    Dominican experts note a surge of outsider candidates, citing global examples, while the country's party system remains weakened but still influential.

46. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Moon Palace The Grand Hotel staff assault sparks security review in Punta Cana

    A Moon Palace The Grand employee assaulted guests with objects in Punta Cana, prompting viral videos and an emergency response from The Palace Company, which activated protocols, aided guests and notified local

47. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic unveils territorial plan for Verón‑Punta Cana tourism zone

    Dominican officials unveiled a seven‑zone territorial plan for Verón‑Punta Cana, targeting sustainable tourism growth, environmental protection, and improved urban infrastructure.

48. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Argentina and Dominican Republic outline investment reforms

    Argentina proposes major infrastructure concessions and water projects, while the Dominican Republic outlines six steps to boost its secondary securities market.

49. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    President Luis Abinader opens schools, sports venues and health mission in the Dominican Republic

    President Abinader opened new schools, sports facilities and a waste station while a medical mission served thousands in Monte Plata; Leonel Fernández urged stronger reading and critical‑thinking skills amid AI

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Dominican PRM to Choose New Senate President Next Week

    The Dominican PRM will meet next week to decide the Senate president, with calls for leadership rotation, a consensus proposal from José Ignacio Paliza, and internal criticism shaping the debate.

51. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Dominican Republic protests police custody deaths, La Zurza shooting

    Dominican Republic protests over detainee deaths of Miguel Paredes, Rawel Sierra and Miguel Valenzuela, while police investigate a La Zurza shooting where thieves, not officers, allegedly fired at a patrol.

52. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic Constitution Highlights Referendum Mechanism and Social Rights Gaps

    Dominican constitutional analysis notes delayed referendum implementation and weak enforcement of guaranteed social rights like water, housing, health, and justice.

53. about 2 months 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

54. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic faces macroeconomic stability challenges amid new global monetary policy era

    Dominican Republic must bolster its central bank’s credibility and technical capacity as the Fed and ECB move to less predictable monetary policy, raising market volatility and challenging macroeconomic‑stabil­

55. about 2 months 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.

56. about 2 months 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.

57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources

    Dominican Republic Penal Code Reform Nears Final Approval

    Dominican legislators are finalizing a sweeping reform of the Penal Code, after reviewing 80‑plus proposals on corporate liability, AI crimes and other issues, with a report slated for imminent approval.

58. about 2 months 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.

59. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 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.

60. about 2 months 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

61. about 2 months 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

62. about 2 months 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

63. about 2 months 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.

64. about 2 months 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.

65. about 2 months 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.

66. about 2 months 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.

67. about 2 months 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.

68. about 2 months 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.

69. about 2 months 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.

70. about 2 months 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.

71. about 2 months 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.

72. 2 months 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.

73. 2 months 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.

74. 2 months 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.

75. 2 months 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.

76. 2 months 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.

77. 2 months 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.

78. 2 months 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​

79. 2 months 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

80. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

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

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81. 2 months 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

82. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

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

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83. 2 months 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.

84. 2 months 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.

85. 2 months 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.

86. 2 months 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.

87. 2 months 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.

88. 2 months 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.

89. 2 months 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.

90. 2 months 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.

91. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

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

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92. 2 months 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.

93. 2 months 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.

94. 2 months 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.

95. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

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96. 2 months 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.

97. 2 months 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.

98. 2 months 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

99. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

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

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