DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Participación Ciudadana (PC), the Dominican Republic’s leading civil society watchdog, released a comprehensive report on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, detailing a massive corruption network under investigation at the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa).

The document, titled the “7th Report of the Observatory of Administrative Corruption Cases,” focuses exclusively on the “Santiago Hazim and Associates” case. It synthesizes a 537-page indictment from the Public Ministry into a 32-page brief aimed at helping the public understand the scale of the alleged despoilment of the nation’s health funds.

Luxury spending amidst public health crisisThe report highlights a jarring contrast between the diversion of public resources and the needs of the country’s most vulnerable citizens. According to the findings, funds intended for life-saving medical services were used to purchase luxury vehicles, high-end watches valued at over RD$5 million, and bottles of whiskey exceeding RD$100,000 each...