DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports that remittance inflows reached a cumulative total of US$4.08 billion between January and April 2026, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the same period last year. For the month of April alone, the country received US$1.06 billion, which represents an increase of US$105.7 million over April 2025. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 11.1% for the month, a significant acceleration from the 3.5% growth observed in March 2026.

The Central Bank emphasizes that this growth occurred despite a complex international environment. Persistent conflicts in the Middle East have driven up prices for oil and its derivatives, fueling inflationary pressures and reducing household disposable income abroad.

US labor market and diaspora contributionsThe bank attributes this rebound largely to the Dominican diaspora in the United States...