What are the latest news in Dominican Republic?
Recent key developments and news from the Dominican Republic:
- Economic Growth Projections: The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projected a 4.0% GDP growth rate for the Dominican Republic, significantly outpacing the broader Latin American and Caribbean regional average. The growth continues to be driven by tourism, construction, and foreign remittances. -UA.NEWS+ 1——–
- Weather & Water Management: The Santo Domingo Aqueduct and Sewerage Corporation (CAASD) has urged residents to ration water due to seasonal dry spells impacting reservoirs, even as tropical waves bring sporadic heavy downpours across parts of Hispaniola.- dominicantoday.com———
- Telecom Infrastructure: The telecommunications regulator (Indotel) concluded spectrum auctions introducing Vietnam-based Viettel Global to build 5G infrastructure, aiming to diversify network equipment suppliers and foster domestic competition.
- Energy & Infrastructure Investments: Major energy projects are advancing, including consortium financing for the Manzanillo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power project and prequalification stages for large-scale hydroelectric development. -NewsNow——–
- Diplomacy & Security: The country officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism during a regional summit in Santo Domingo. On security, authorities continue joint task force extraditions and border operations targeting transnational narcotics trafficking networks.- NewsNow———