DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Relations announced on 30 September 2025 that it will not extend invitations to Cuba, Venezuela, or Nicaragua for the Tenth Summit of the Americas, set to take place in Punta Cana from 1-5 December 2025.

The Ministry of Foreign Relations explains that the decision, intends to “prioritize the success of the encounter” amid the current climate of “political polarization,” and is rooted in the Summit’s structure, which is closely coordinated with the Organization of American States (OAS).

“The non-invitation to Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela —countries that, for various reasons, have decided not to be part of the OAS and did not participate in the last edition of the Summit of the Americas— constitutes the decision that, given hemispheric circumstances, favors the largest convening and ensures the development of the forum,” the Ministry...