Dominican Republic surpasses 6 million visitors in first half of the year

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic welcomed 6,145,008 visitors during the first six months of 2025—its highest tourism figure in history. This represents an increase of nearly 2 million visitors compared to the same period in 2019 and over 185,000 more …

Abinader denies Sinaloa Cartel presence in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- During his weekly press briefing La Semanal con la Prensa, President Luis Abinader firmly denied that the Sinaloa Cartel—or any major criminal organization—is operating in the Dominican Republic. He emphasized that the government remains …

Army Commander guarantees security on the Dominican-Haitian border

Elías Piña.- During an inspection tour in Elías Piña, the Commander-in-Chief of the Dominican Republic Army, Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez, affirmed that strict security protocols are in place to ensure peace and stability along the Dominican- …

Dominican pension funds: High profits for AFPs, low payouts for retirees

Dominican Republic’s private pension fund administrators (AFPs) are under fire for generating RD$8.7 billion annually in commissions while retirees face low pension payouts. As of May 2025, the accumulated individual capitalization accounts reached over RD …

Dominican Republic cuts homicide rate to 8.3, now second safest in Latin America, President says

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced today that the Dominican Republic’s homicide rate has fallen from 13.79 per 100,000 inhabitants in June 2023 to 8.3 in July 2025, according to the latest Inside Crime report. This decline places the country …

USDA Trade Mission Heading to the Dominican Republic

The USDA will lead a trade mission to the Dominican Republic from July 13-17 to expand market access and boost America’s agricultural exports.  The delegation includes 47 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and officials from Colorado, Montana, and …

Freedom of expression returns to center of legislative debate in Dominican Republic

Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic are considering a new law on freedom of expression that has divided journalists and lawyers. Some sectors of Dominican society say the proposed legislation is necessary to regulate the role of digital platforms in the …

Government spending in the Dominican Republic: Where taxpayer money goes

Revival of Jewish Community in Dominican Republic Amid New Beginnings

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — The Jewish community in Sosúa is experiencing a revival thanks to the arrival of Rabbi Daniel and Esther Silco, who founded Chabad of the North Coast three months ago. Once a haven for Jewish refugees from Europe in the …

Foreigners’ interest in health services in the Dominican Republic is growing

The growing demand for medical care outside the United States and other high-cost markets has strengthened the Dominican Republic‘s position as a regional benchmark for health tourism. International patients, especially Dominicans residing in the United …