DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader led the opening ceremony of ExpoSostenible 2026 this Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at the Hotel El Embajador in Santo Domingo. The event, scheduled to run through 16 April 2026, positions the Dominican Republic as a strategic regional focal point for sustainability and environmental stewardship.

During his opening remarks, Abinader highlighted the importance of implementing policies that integrate economic growth with environmental sustainability, underlining the role of the DR in the building of a more resilient and sustainable development model.

The event is happening at a time when the capital city of Santo Domingo is an example of what not to do. The city government in recent years has given priority to innumerable high-rises. Constructions did not take into consideration rain drainage, water supply, sewage supply, or parking, and...