Latest news in Dominican Republic? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Diplomatic Talks with Haiti: Foreign ministers Víctor “Ito” Bisonó of the Dominican Republic and Raina Forbin of Haiti held high-level bilateral discussions at the CODEVI Industrial Park, addressing border security, trade dynamics, and coordination regarding the Gang Suppression Force. dominicantoday.com
- Migration Enforcement: The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) reported surpassing 265,000 deportations of undocumented foreigners year-to-date, reflecting intensified border checkpoints and national repatriation operations. Prensa Latina
- Foreign Affairs Appointments: President Luis Abinader issued new executive decrees restructuring diplomatic personnel, appointing two new deputy ministers and an ambassador within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX). noticiassin.com
- Bilateral Water Cooperation: Dominican authorities finalized an agreement with Israeli specialists to enhance national water management frameworks, irrigation technology, and agricultural resilience. dominicantoday.com
- Healthcare & Tourism Legislation: Congress advanced a national legislative initiative to formalize health and medical tourism as a strategic economic priority, establishing regulatory standards to support international patient care. dominicantoday.com
- Education Sector Labor Action: Public schools experienced class scheduling cuts as the Dominican Teachers’ Association (ADP) staged coordinated protests regarding working conditions and administrative demands.