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Dominican Republic land titling and administrative actions

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The Dominican Republic government has expanded its property titling initiatives to include both residential and environmental sectors. In July 2026, President Luis Abinader distributed 1,000 property titles in Santo Domingo Este, part of a national program that has issued approximately 170,000 titles to improve tenure security. Concurrently, the Ministry of Housing reported the completion of 900 apartment deliveries in the first half of 2026. By August 2026, titling efforts extended to environmental protection. The administration formally transferred ownership of the Loma Novillero and Montaña La Humeadora national parks to the State, covering over 12 million square meters. This action aims to prevent illegal occupation and protect vital water sources. To manage this, Decree 581-26 established a permanent commission to identify and regularize state-owned lands within protected areas. In the financial sector, President Abinader ratified Héctor Valdez Albizu as Governor of the Central Bank for a two-year term, alongside Clarissa de la Rocha as Vice Governor. The While the Association of Multiple Banks (ABA) welcomed the decision, noting it serves decision as a stabilizer for national macroeconomic policy. policy, some opposition legislators have questioned the long-term tenure of the leadership. Additionally, Banreservas maintained its ‘AAA’ rating from Feller Rate, which cited the bank’s strong solvency, liquidity, and risk management capabilities. Further regional development efforts include scheduled inaugurations of infrastructure projects in the provinces of Independencia and Barahona, involving road improvements, bridges, and educational facilities.

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