DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader authorized the provisional use of the Las Americas International Airport and San Isidro Air Base for military and drug combating operations of the US Department of War (Defense). The announcement was made during a press conference following the meeting of President Abinader with visiting US Secretary of War (Defense) Pete Hegseth.

The visiting defense official said that the Dominican Republic is now a regional leader. He said “the Dominican Republic has stepped up.”

“The Dominican Republic has emerged as a regional leader, prepared and willing to face difficult challenges, that is why I am here today. We recognize the leadership of your President and this country,” Hegseth said in his remarks after the meeting with President Luis Abinader.

He spoke of the participation of the country in “leading international coalitions to improve security in Haiti.” He said the situation with Haiti was also discussed during his visit. President Abinader did not...