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On Wednesday, 13 May 2026, President Luis Abinader addressed global business leaders, investors and free zone representatives at the 12th World Free Zones Organization Congress held in Panama City. During his keynote, titled “Free Zones of the Dominican Republic: Engine of Productive Transformation and Global Competitiveness,” the President positioned the nation as one of the …

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Dominican President Luis Abinader and his Panamanian counterpart, José Raúl Mulino, met in Panama to reinforce bilateral relations, prioritizing the expansion of corporate investment and economic exchange. The high-level meeting resulted in a formal commitment to update the existing trade agreement proposal between the Dominican Republic and Panama to better facilitate business opportunities. President Abinader …

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President Luis Abinader arrived in Georgetown, Guyana on the evening of Wednesday, 13 May 2026, for a high-level official visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties in energy, food security, and trade. The visit, followed the President’s participation in the World Free Zones Organization Congress in Panama. A Presidency press release said the visit underscored the …

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The Dominican Republic government and the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 13 May 2026 to strengthen business cooperation, promote investment, and consolidate collaboration mechanisms for the development of free zones, exports, and international trade. The agreement was signed in Panama City during the 12th World Free Zone Congress. …

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Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM) Eduardo (Yayo) Sanz Lovatón declared on Tuesday, 13 May 2026 in Panama City, that the Dominican Republic is entering a pivotal era for technology-driven free zones. Speaking at the Latin American Ministerial Round Table during the 12th World Free Zones Organization (World FZO) Congress (12 to 14 May …

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On 13 May 2026, President Luis Abinader met with the leadership of the National Council of Business (Conep) of Panama and high-ranking executives to showcase the Dominican Republic’s competitive advantages. The high-level dialogue, held on the sidelines of the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) 10th Annual Congress held in Panama City, focused on leveraging the …

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In a major overhaul of the Dominican Republic’s public health infrastructure, the executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Julio Landrón, issued a resolution instructing all public hospitals to remove medical equipment tied to private contracts or third-party “comodato” (loan-for-use) agreements. The measure targets equipment operated under external schemes that do not align …

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The National Health Service (SNS) is seeing a significant shift in public perception, with the latest Gallup poll revealing that 51.8% of the population views the government’s performance in the healthcare sector as “good.” The survey, conducted between 28 April and 1 May 2026, places healthcare among the highest-rated areas of national public administration. 1,200 …

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The National Health Service (SNS) has presented a robust medical assistance strategy for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, scheduled to run from 24 July to 8 August 2026. The plan guarantees 100% free, high-quality medical coverage for all participating athletes, delegations, and visitors across the various host venues. SNS director …

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Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Alvarez addressed the media on the afternoon of 13 May 2026 to clarify the Dominican government’s motivations behind the recently signed Third Country National Agreement with the United States. Following a wave of public inquiry, Alvarez emphasized that the bilateral cooperation, which facilitates the reception of foreign nationals with pending …

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