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Commercial flights resume between the DR and Venezuela

The resumption of flights between the Dominican Republic is led by a mix of Venezuelan and Dominican carriers. Laser Airlines marked the official restart on 18 March 2026 with flight QL 2968, arriving at Las Américas International Airport (AILA) from Caracas. Commercial flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela officially resumed on Wednesday, 18 March …

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DR learns from the Balearic tourism experience, training centers in for Miches and Samana hotels

President Luis Abinader hosted a courtesy visit from Balearic Islands President Margalida Prohens Rigo on 17 March 2026 at the Presidential Palace. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, specifically in sustainable tourism management and educational exchange. Upon her arrival to the Presidential Palace, President Prohens was received by Vice President Raquel Peña. Following a …

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President Abinader travels to France for OECD Summit and meeting with Emmanuel Macron

President Luis Abinader is scheduled to arrive in Paris this Monday, 23 March 2026, to begin a high-level two-day official agenda. The visit is centered on a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron to expand commercial ties and cooperation, alongside a featured role at the OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum. The Dominican Republic …

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President Abinader speaks to local impact of Iran War

President Luis Abinader addressed the nation on Sunday, 22 March 2026, warning of inevitable continued price hikes in electricity, transportation, and food. He attributed these pressures to the “large-scale external shock” caused by the conflict in the Middle East involving Iran. He made the statements before leaving for a three day trip to France, where …

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Economist disputes reading of government finances, mentions RD$65.7 billion deficit

Haivanjoe Ng Cortiñas issued a sharp rebuttal to President Luis Abinader’s recent optimistic economic outlook, characterizing the first-quarter 2026 budget execution as “alarming” and a direct contradiction to the administration’s claims of fiscal strength, as reported in Listin Diario. According to Cortiñas, official data reveals a primary operating deficit where total revenues are failing to …

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Former US Homeland Security Secretary visits Punta Cana

Kristi Noem, the former US Secretary of Homeland Security, met with President Luis Abinader in Punta Cana on Sunday, 22 March 2026 to discuss regional security. The meeting was hours before President Luis Abinader traveled to France. Noem was recently appointed Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas multinational military and security coalition, following …

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Faride Raful showcases security gains at Miami forum

Representing President Luis Abinader at the Miami Security Forum, Minister of Interior and Police Faride Raful presented a report on the Dominican Republic’s historic shift in public safety and international cooperation. The event, hosted by The Heritage Foundation, convened over 200 political, defense, and private sector leaders to strategize against transnational crime and regional instability. …

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The RD Vial Trust is financing RD$15 billion in highway improvements

The trust entity known as RD Vial Trust is currently financing RD$15 billion worth of highway improvement projects in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC), El Caribe reports. This financing includes remodeling of the toll roads, beltways and boulevards all around the nation. The Abinader administration reports that since 2021, the RD Vial …

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