Dominican Republic Police Killings Top 180 This Year
Dominican Republic police killings top 180 this year. Two legal groups demand independent probes as the president tells fugitives to...
October 2, 2026Section
Dominican Republic
Dominican Electricity Subsidy Hits US$1.47 Billion
The Dominican Republic electricity subsidy reached US$1.47 billion by 25 September, 92.8% of its 2026 budget, as distributors lose 39%...
October 2, 2026
OECD Integrity Study Flags Dominican Enforcement Gap
An OECD integrity study finds the Dominican Republic meets 78% of rules on paper but 22% in practice, and has...
October 1, 2026
Dominican Republic Central Bank Raises Rate to 5.50%
The Dominican Republic central bank lifted its policy rate to 5.50% from 5.25% on 30 September, its first rise since...
October 1, 2026
US Judge Blocks Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The US$100,000 H-1B visa fee was blocked on 30 September 2026 by a federal judge in California, the second US...
October 1, 2026
Dominican Republic Judge Selection Advances: 88 Vie for Six Supreme Court Seats
Dominican Republic judge selection moves to public hearings: 88 candidates for six Supreme Court seats, including the presidency.
September 30, 2026
San Juan Farmers Protest: Dominican Police Detain Five Leaders Over Debt
The San Juan farmers protest in the Dominican Republic saw five leaders detained on 29 September 2026, as growers seek...
September 30, 2026
Dominican Republic Debt Interest Passes Education Spending by 18 September
Dominican Republic debt interest reached RD$234.6 billion by 18 September 2026, just above education spending, though schools keep the larger...
September 30, 2026
Dominican Police Reform Is Failing as Police Killings Rise, Opposition Says
The Dominican Republic's former ruling party says the police reform begun in 2021 is failing as police killings rise. The...
September 29, 2026