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What are the latest news in Dominican Republic? August 31st, 2026

Security and Society

Global Peace Index Ranking: The Dominican Republic dropped 10 positions in the 2026 Global Peace Index report released at the end of August, moving down from its previous position. Dominican Today———
Bilateral Anti-Crime Task Force: On August 30, the Dominican Public Ministry and Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office formalized a Joint Investigation Team (ECI) with UNODC support to combat transnational organized crime, human trafficking, and financial crimes. -Caracol Radio——–

Economy and Infrastructure

Economic Growth Forecasts: The UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projected a 4.0% GDP growth for the Dominican Republic for 2026, driven by tourism, construction, and remittances.- The Central Bank reported a 4.6% year-on-year economic expansion for July. -UA.NEWS+ 1——–
Credit Risk and Dollarization: Financial market reports indicated the Dominican Republic achieved a 5-year Credit Default Swap (CDS) spread of roughly 120 basis points, reflecting strong creditworthiness relative to regional peers, alongside discussions on rising domestic savings in foreign currency.- Revista Mercado———

Public Services and Weather

Drought and Water Rationing: Consumer protection groups (ONPECO) and the Santo Domingo Water and Sewerage Corporation (CAASD) reiterated calls for strict water conservation measures across major urban centers to address persistent water supply shortages.
Tropical Activity: Meteorological agencies monitored an active tropical wave passing north of the country following the weakening of Tropical Storm Dolly, which brought localized downpours across several provinces. -dominicantoday.com——–

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