DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

In an interview with Jose Monegro, editor of El Dia, President-elect Luis Abinader speaks of first tackling the challenges of the health crisis, creating jobs, the recovery of the economy, maintaining macroeconomic stability and kickstarting the school year. In the interview, Abinader shares many insights of what is to come.

[b]Getting straight to work[/b]There will be no inaugural celebrations. At most a luncheon with international visitors will be held at the Presidential Palace on 16 August 2020. The traditional military parade and celebration at the Presidential Palace is cancelled.

[b]Strategic Economic and Sanitary Plan[/b]His team had been working on the plan to turn around the Dominican economy for years. It now has been adjusted to be carried out in the present health crisis. The government will present a supplementary budget to be approved by Congress...