DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Government emergency spending to mitigate damage from Storm Melissa has surpassed RD$11.9 billion (approximately US$195 million), according to a report from the Procurement Agency (DGCP) provided to Listín Diario.

President Luis Abinader declared a national emergency via Decree 627-25 on 31 October 2025, authorizing 23 government institutions to fast-track relief efforts across 14 affected provinces. While Hurricane Melissa did not directly impact the Dominican Republic, it brought intense rains.

The decree specified a 30-day window, legal interpretations of “business days” extended the emergency period from 31 October to 15 December 2025.

Key spending breakdownOf the 18 emergency procurement processes initiated, 16 have been awarded, totaling RD$11,957,663,231. Major expenditures include:• Ministry of Public Works (MOPC): RD$5...