DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported that, according to preliminary figures, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached around US$1.54 billion at the close of the first quarter of 2026. This represents an increase of US$92.2 million, or 6.4%, compared to the same period in 2025. The robust performance underscores the nation’s continued appeal to international stakeholders despite a complex global backdrop.

The institution highlighted that around US$1.05 billion, representing more than two-thirds of the total inflows, consisted of new capital contributions. These figures suggest a high level of investor confidence in the long-term prospects of the Dominican economy.

Resilience amid global volatilityThese flows reflect the resilience of the Dominican Republic in attracting FDI, notwithstanding geopolitical tensions and fragmentation trends noted...