Category: Politics

The Dominican Republic has made significant progress in combating the illegal trade of counterfeit medicines, according to Eddy Alcántara, executive director of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor). Speaking at a public forum in Santiago, Alcántara said joint operations carried out by government agencies have dismantled distribution networks selling medicines…

President Luis Abinader said the Dominican Republic remains committed to supporting international efforts to restore stability in Haiti by providing logistical assistance, humanitarian aid and coordination with the multinational security mission, while making clear that Dominican personnel are not participating in combat operations against armed groups. Speaking to reporters, Abinader explained that the country’s role…

President Luis Abinader said the Dominican government will maintain its anti-crisis measures to protect household purchasing power and preserve economic stability, while emphasizing that current economic conditions do not support a comprehensive tax reform. Speaking during an interview with journalists José Monegro and Edith Febles, the president explained that the government’s anti-crisis strategy is designed…

The Senate of the Dominican Republic approved amendments to Law 590-16, the Organic Law of the National Police, during an extraordinary session, marking another step in the government’s ongoing effort to modernize the country’s law enforcement system. The reform, introduced by the Executive Branch and reviewed by a special Senate committee chaired by Senator Franklin…

The Permanent Committee on Border Affairs of the Chamber of Deputies met with Colonel Randolfo Rijo Gómez, executive director of the National Emergency and Security System 911, to review plans aimed at extending emergency coverage and improving security infrastructure in the Dominican Republic’s southern and border regions. During the meeting, committee chairman Rafael Pérez emphasized…

The Dominican Republic has officially awarded the design and construction contract for the Amber Highway (Autopista del Ámbar), a flagship infrastructure project valued at RD$28.8 billion (approximately US$476 million). The project is intended to improve transportation between Santiago, the country’s second-largest city, and the northern coastal province of Puerto Plata, reducing travel times by more…