# Management and political standing of INAIPI Director > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/management-and-political-standing-of-inaipi-director > Updated: 2026-08-07T22:44:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Josefa Castillo Rodríguez, the executive director of the Dominican Republic's National Institute for Early Childhood Integral Care (INAIPI), has overseen significant institutional developments and facing political scrutiny. On one hand, the institution has achieved measurable success in public health and management. Under Castillo's leadership, INAIPI expanded its network of care centers and received recognition for increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates from 7% to 34% through the implementation of specialized lactation rooms and training programs. Additionally, the institute has achieved high marks in public management rankings and citizen commitment charters. On the other hand, Castillo is reportedly facing political pressure. Allegations have surfaced suggesting that sectors within the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) are urging President Luis Abinader to replace her, purportedly due to her failure to endorse specific political interests within the party. There has been no official government confirmation regarding these claims. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Josefa Castillo faces political pressure amid INAIPI management INAIPI Director Josefa Castillo faces alleged political pressure from PRM sectors to step down, despite reports of expanded service coverage and high institutional performance scores in the Dominican Republic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josefa-castillo-faces-political-pressure-amid-inaipi-management ### 2026-08-04: Dominican Republic INAIPI Director Josefa Castillo Honored for Breastfeeding Gains INAIPI director Josefa Castillo was honored for expanding 106 lactation‑friendly rooms, boosting exclusive breastfeeding in the Dominican Republic from 7 % to 34 % during World Breastfeeding Week. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-inaipi-director-josefa-castillo-honored-for-breastfeeding-gains --- Cite as: Management and political standing of INAIPI Director. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/management-and-political-standing-of-inaipi-director