DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Vice President Raquel Peña expressed strong confidence when she said on Friday, 26 September 2025 that the Dominican Republic will “shine” when it hosts the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in 2026. As the country prepares for the regional sports event, the Vice President spoke of the unprecedented government investment of over RD$5 billion for sports infrastructure upgrades, most centered in Santo Domingo.

In a detailed address, Peña spoke of the massive funding package is dedicated to the ongoing renovations of all facilities within the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, where the 12th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in 1974 and at the Parque del Este complex where the Pan American Games were held in 2003.

The Vice President underscored that President Luis Abinader has championed the event, aiming for the country to be “with pride...