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Government officials announced several highly anticipated completion and operational dates for state projects, including Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro, the Las Parras prison and the Luis Eduardo Aybar Health City.
The announcements were made during the final session of the Business Forums 2025 on Government Management, titled “Challenges, Objectives, and Goals.” Ministers José Ignacio Paliza (Presidency), Sigmund Freund (Public Administration), and Carlos Bonilla (Housing and Edifications) provided updates on these crucial infrastructure and administrative initiatives.
After years of anticipation, Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza confirmed that the physical works for the Line 2C Metro extension, connecting Kilometer 9 to Los Alcarrizos, are expected to conclude by late summer or early autumn. This will pave the way for full operation by early 2026.
Minister of Housing and Edifications Carlos Bonilla announced that the first phase of the Las Parras...
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