DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex) announces that as part of a structural overhaul of the Dominican Republic’s foreign service, President Luis Abinader has ordered that all income generated by Dominican consulates be transferred directly to the state. The measure is described as a critical step in the “RD Meta 2036” project to align government transparency with the standards required for accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Dominican Republic is taking steps to become a full member of the OECD.

Under the new mandate, 100% of consular service fees will be deposited into the Single Treasury Account (CUT). Historically, consular offices operated under a decentralized model that allowed for varied management of local receipts. The government stated that this centralization ensures state supervision and provides the necessary...