DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader used a high-profile dinner on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly to champion the nation as a model of economic growth and social progress. Abinader declared that the Dominican Republic is charting a course toward prosperity by fostering a unique partnership between the public and private sectors.

The event, co-hosted by the Council of Ibero-American Business Alliance (CEAPI) and the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, brought together over 300 CEOs from across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal at the Harvard Club.

President Abinader’s speech highlighted what he called a “development model that blends macroeconomic stability, openness to investment, and a strong commitment to social progress.” He presented statistics to back up his claim. Since 2019, the national poverty rate has dropped significantly, from...