DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader and First Lady Raquel Arbaje concluded a high-level diplomatic mission to Chile on 11 March 2026, marking the inauguration of President José Antonio Kast with a focus on strategic industrial synergies and the empowerment of the Dominican diaspora. President Abinader was also accompanied by Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez.

A primary focus of the President’s agenda was the potential for industrial and cultural collaboration between the two nations. Highlighting the global reputation of Chilean wine, President Abinader discussed potential technical exchanges to bolster the Dominican grape industry. He emphasized that the Dominican Republic could benefit significantly from Chile’s world-renowned expertise in viticulture.

Ambassador Juan Cohén announced the upcoming “Dominican Week in Chile” for November 2026. The event aims to further...