DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

In a heartfelt message broadcast across social media and major television networks, President Luis Abinader addressed the nation to reflect on the Dominican Republic’s progress, the challenges overcome, and the ambitious goals his administration is pursuing. The speech, delivered with a festive Christmas spirit, aimed to inspire hope and unity among the people.

The President emphasized that Christmas is a time to reflect on the past and envision a brighter future. “It’s a time to gather with family and remember what truly matters: our people, our roots, our history,” he said, urging the citizens to work together toward a fairer and more equitable Dominican Republic.

Abinader highlighted several key achievements of his government:

Poverty reduction: The government is committed to reducing the national poverty rate to 15% and extreme poverty to below 1%...