# Dominican Republic military victory and security reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-fuerza-comando-2026-victory > Updated: 2026-08-31T23:48:20.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Dominican Republic’s special forces secured first place in the Fuerza Comando 2026 international competition held in Paraguay. This victory, involving elite military teams from 17 nations, was attributed to the professionalization, continuous training, and modernization of the country’s special forces. Following the competition, the Ministry of Defense (MIDE) held a ceremony to honor the winning team. Led by Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, the event included the awarding of the Ministry of Defense Merit Recognition Medal and various Military, Naval, and Air Merit Orders. Fernández Onofre commended the soldiers for their discipline and professionalism. In tandem with these military achievements, the MIDE has launched a values training program aimed at 10,000 students for the current cycle, with a target of reaching 20,000 students by 2026 to foster discipline, respect, and civic responsibility. Broader institutional developments are also occurring within the national security sector. Major General Ernesto Rafael Rodríguez García, the new Director of the National Police, has emphasized a commitment to internal discipline, noting that the institution is one of the most active in sanctioning irregular employee conduct. His administration is prioritizing police reform, investigative training, and improving officer-citizen relations. Additionally, regional police commands in María Trinidad Sánchez and Samaná have announced management plans focused on citizen security and the follow-up of criminal investigations. ## Claims - The Dominican Republic's Special Forces team won first place at the Fuerza Comando Paraguay 2026 international competition. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The winning team members received the Ministry of Defense Merit Recognition Medal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The National Police Director stated that the institution is the one that most sanctions its employees for irregular actions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The National Police is undergoing a transformation process focused on training and internal reform. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Ministry of Defense launched a values training cycle for 10,000 students for the September-November period. (single source) - The military projects reaching 20,000 students in the values training program during 2026. (single source) - The Retirement Board held a ceremony to recognize the performance of its directors and collaborators. (single source) - General Jiménez Sánchez presented a recognition to Minister of Defense Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Dominican Republic security forces implement reforms and training Dominican Republic security forces are implementing reforms, including new National Police leadership focusing on discipline, intensified traffic enforcement, and expanded military-led values training for youth 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-special-forces-honored-after-fuerza-comando-victory ### 2026-08-26: Dominican Republic wins Fuerza Comando 2026 competition The Dominican Republic secured first place in the Fuerza Comando 2026 competition in Paraguay, while the new commander of the Dominican Air Force announced priorities in modernization and cybersecurity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-wins-fuerza-comando-2026-competition --- Cite as: Dominican Republic military victory and security reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-fuerza-comando-2026-victory