The Dominican Republic successfully executed a sovereign bond issuance in international markets, raising $1.6 billion, the government announced Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
The 10-year bonds were placed at a fixed rate of US$5.875%, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The placement drew strong investor interest, with demand soaring past US$5 billion.
The Ministry of Finance and Economy highlighted the success despite a global financial climate “characterized by high financial volatility and persistent pressures on global rates.”
The government also underscored the country’s improved risk profile, noting that the Dominican Republic is currently at its “historical lowest level” on J.P. Morgan’s EMBI country risk index, hovering around 200 basis points.
Proceeds from the bond sale will be allocated to key development initiatives, in line with the country’s 2025 National Budget Law. Funds are earmarked for “infrastructure projects and investment works in sectors such as transport, energy, water, health, and education,” reflecting the government’s commitment to “a prudent, transparent, and sustainable fiscal policy.”
Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, commented on the robust performance, stating: “The solid and diversified international demand confirms the positioning of the Dominican Republic as a reliable and benchmark issuer among emerging markets.”
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23 October 2025