This Saturday, 16 August 2025 is a holiday in the Dominican Republic. The date commemorates when the Dominican Republic was restored after being under Spanish tutelage when local politicians feared Haiti would continue to control the country.
The date is also when Congress starts its second term of the year and when the President is scheduled to speak from Congress.
On 16 August the President takes center stage, delivering a state of the nation-style address to the National Congress. This speech serves as both a retrospective on the previous year’s performance and a forward-looking roadmap.
Traditionally, the President’s address is more than just a speech; it is a comprehensive report on government management. The administration presents a detailed breakdown of its budgetary and financial stewardship from the past year, offering a transparent look at how public funds were used. This is followed by a presentation of the government’s economic and social projections, outlining its macroeconomic forecasts and the anticipated outcomes for the current year. The speech also serves to clearly articulate the administration’s legislative and public policy priorities, which are slated for execution within the national budget.
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14 August 2025