Latest news in Dominican Republic? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
The primary news headlines in the Dominican Republic for mid-September 2026 include:
Border Infrastructure & Trade: Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó led inter-institutional meetings to implement new presidential directives establishing dry ports along the border with Haiti, aimed at tightening customs control and modernizing border trade logistics.
dominicantoday.comDebt Management: The Dominican Republic launched a cash tender offer to repurchase outstanding sovereign dollar bonds due in 2027 as part of its ongoing liability management strategy.
Constitutional Court Ruling: The Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional a rule requiring drivers aged 75 and older to renew their driver’s licenses every two years, ruling it discriminatory based on age.
dominicantoday.comMaritime Tourism Expansion: The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) reaffirmed its roadmap to have nine operational cruise terminals across the country by 2028, supported by steady gains in cruise passenger arrivals across Puerto Plata, Samaná, and Cabo Rojo.
dominicantoday.comConstruction & Economic Growth: Central Bank and Ministry of Housing reports highlight construction as the nation’s fastest-growing economic driver this quarter, buoyed by digitized permitting processes that accelerated private residential and commercial investments.
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