DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported Sunday, 15 February 2026 that remittance inflows reached US$982.8 million during January 2026, marking a 5.0% increase compared to the same month last year. This robust start to the year suggests that the upward trend observed throughout 2025 remains firmly in place, providing a critical cushion for the national economy.

According to the BCRD, these funds from the Dominican diaspora act as a “multiplier effect” for the nation, driving domestic consumption, boosting local investment, and providing vital financial support to the country’s most vulnerable sectors.

US economic resilience drives growthThe Central Bank identified the economic performance of the United States as the primary engine behind the figures, with 79.4% of all formal flows originating from the United States. Analysts point to a stable American labor...