DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

On 27 February 2026, the Dominican Republic celebrated its breakaway from Haiti in 1844. Part of the protocols for the day require the President of the Dominican Republic to address the Congress in what is called “a rendering of accounts.” The speeches, nearly always long by definition, recount the previous year’s challenges and how the administration dealt with them.

This year, President Luis Abinader spent a historic amount of time listing his administration’s accomplishments for the entire two terms of his government, including major roadworks. Nevertheless, capital investments are at a low, as part of the challenges that lie ahead. The President mentioned proposals that will deal with the key issues.

The President cannot run for re-election in 2028, nevertheless, his speech this time was the most vote-seeking style of his previous renditions. The...