Dominican Republic: A 2026 Snapshot
By
Emilie Sweigart
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine Dominican Republic PRESIDENT Luis Abinader IN OFFICE Since 2020 The Dominican Republic enters 2026 pursuing ambitious economic goals yet confronting significant security challenges. Abinader expects the country to achieve investment grade by 2028—and wants to double GDP, create 1.7 million new jobs, and eliminate extreme poverty by 2036. Despite steady growth, the tax-to-GDP ratio remains low, and the IMF has called for bolstering...
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