It is illegal to possess, sell, trade or own Native Dominican Parrots whether captive bred or not. Other species not native to the DR are acceptable as far as I know provided that they are not listed in CITES and are captive bred. The owner must be able to prove where the Parrot originated, who it was purchased from, when it was purchased and the bird must be banded with a unique identification ring.
Parrots can easily live fore 50 - 60 years, some species longer. Parrots are social creatures. One parrot will bond with some human that it comes in regular contact with, not necessarily you the owner. Could be your wife, child or the maid - the bird chooses not you. Two parrots together will bond with each other and may tolerate people but that's not the same.
Parrots are loud, messy and require a diverse diet of fruits and vegetables vitamins and minerals. They get bored very easily and often begin pulling out their own feathers from stress and boredom. If you have not had smaller birds as pets before, starting with a parrot is not recommended. They can get sick just like people and finding a vet int he DR with experience may prove difficult. Birds acting as a vector can transmit serious diseases to people.
The fastest way to annoy your neighbor is to get a parrot. Ok maybe a rooster is first, but a parrot is definitely second. Birds require more work on a daily basis than a dog. Think carefully before acquiring a large bird and if you wish to give one as a gift, the recipient should be present, to choose the bird for themselves after learning as much as they can about the species and what they need to provide.
It is cost prohibitive to export a bird to another country should the owner move later on. Minimum 6 months quarantine (and associated costs), very expensive transportation charges and previously owned and bonded parrots do not make good re-gifts as they will not bond with their new owner, just squawk, bite and generally be miserable themselves and miserable to be around. Getting a bird out of the DR and into the US will be a nightmare. Getting a bird out of the US and into the DR likewise.
Proceed only after much more consideration.