DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader has moved to clarify the complex diplomatic situation surrounding the upcoming X Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, stating that while the Dominican Republic is the host nation, the United States remains the principal convener and is ultimately responsible for the attendee list, as reported in Listin Diario.

The high-stakes presidential summit, set for 4-5 December 2025, has been mired in controversy following the Dominican government’s announcement in late September that Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela were not invited. The exclusion was justified on the grounds that these nations are not members of the Organization of American States (OAS) and were also absent from the previous summit in Los Angeles in June 2022.

Speaking to reporters, President Abinader drew a clear distinction between the roles of host and convener, emphasizing that the Summit of...