Национальная ассоциация объединённых доминиканских торговцев (Ancodomu) потребовала от правительства создать межведомственный орган для изучения экономического, социального и правового воздействия расширения китайских магазинов в стране. Организация хочет решений для защиты местной торговли и производства. Требование последовало после недавних репортажей о трансформации китайской розничной торговли в Доминиканской Республике.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright landed in Venezuela on Tuesday to sign a new Chevron contract in the Orinoco Belt, the world's largest crude reserve. The visit comes just four days after Washington and Caracas announced a historic oil agreement. Wright was greeted at the airport by Venezuela's hydrocarbons minister and the US chargé d'affaires.
The Dominican Republic's Minister of Finance, Magín Díaz, swore in Enmanuel Cedeño Brea as the new superintendent of banks. Cedeño was appointed by President Luis Abinader via decree 606-26, replacing Alejandro Fernández W. who held the post for six years. The new superintendent will serve a two-year term as per the Monetary and Financial Law.
The US Congress approved a two-year extension of the HOPE/HELP programs. These allow certain textiles from Haiti to enter the US market without tariffs. The measure now awaits a presidential signature.
Oil and gas prices jumped following US attacks in Iran. WTI crude rose 5.20% to over 90 dollars, while Brent crude reached 94.65 dollars. European gas hit its highest level in over three years.
Customs director Nelson Arroyo said all goods heading to Haiti must have a designated consignee. Without one, the merchandise won't be dispatched. He denied that the agency doesn't know who is importing the products. He also announced new measures to tighten container controls.
El presidente Luis Abinader nombró a Víctor Livio Enmanuel Cedeño Brea como nuevo superintendente de Bancos mediante el Decreto 606-26. Cedeño Brea reemplaza a Alejandro Fernández Whipple, quien renunció en julio. El funcionario es jurista con especialización en economía, regulación financiera, prevención de delitos financieros y gestión de riesgos.
The head of Santo Domingo's water and sewerage corporation says rehabilitation of several wastewater treatment plants is now underway. Contractors have started work on plants in Hato Nuevo, Caballona, Los Alcarrizos, Villa Liberación, and Lote y Servicio. The project aims to improve sewage treatment across the capital region.
Cemento Panam, part of Grupo Estrella, has bought Cementos Fortaleza in El Salvador. The deal includes a plant in Acajutla that can make 350,000 tonnes of cement a year. This moves the company into a third country in Central America and the Caribbean. The purchase price was not disclosed.
The director of Inapa, Wellington Arnaud, said authorities are working to start the Punta Cana aqueduct. It's part of a sanitation and drinking water plan with a $400 million investment in the Verón-Punta Cana tourist area. The project includes a multiple aqueduct and has already been approved by the National Congress.
President Luis Abinader said on Monday that a society cannot develop on low wages. He was responding to questions about how a salary increase in the construction sector might affect housing prices. Abinader argued that no society grows with cheap labor and that the focus should be on higher productivity. He made the comments during LA Agenda Semanal at the National Palace.
Lawyers for Antonio and Maribel Espaillat denied that their clients have filed for bankruptcy or any restructuring. They called the rumors baseless and said they come from digital activism. The legal team issued a statement to set the record straight.
Designing a fair tax system is no easy task. Policymakers must balance competing interests, from ensuring the wealthy pay their share to keeping businesses competitive. There are also practical hurdles, like closing loopholes without creating new ones, and deciding what counts as income in a gig economy. Every choice carries trade-offs, and what seems fair to one group often feels burdensome to another. The result is a constant tug-of-war between equity, efficiency, and political reality.
The Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce says high tax burdens hurt business competitiveness, especially for micro, small, and medium firms. These costs hit hardest in the early years when companies depend on financing and affordable bank rates. The chamber offers support and training to help businesses cope.
The National Workers' Transport Central announced a fare cut for urban transport in Santiago for students, police, military, and other uniformed users. Students from public and private schools will pay RD$30 instead of RD$40. The discount also applies to adults studying.
The old Hotel Santo Domingo still shows no signs of construction, with no workers or equipment on site, nearly a year after the government announced it had bought the land for a convention center. The tourism minister had promised demolition would begin, but nothing has moved. President Luis Abinader revealed the purchase in September 2025 after months of talks with the property owners.
President Luis Abinader has appointed Víctor Livio Enmanuel Cedeño Brea as the new superintendent of Banks. Cedeño Brea replaces Alejandro Fernández Whipple, who had led the institution since August 2020 and chose not to seek another term. Having served as general advisor from 2024 to 2026, Cedeño Brea's appointment signals continuity within the agency.
The Dominican Republic's government has accelerated new public debt issuance between January and July 2026, doubling the pace of placements from the previous three years. The country's total credit commitments are now approaching $68 billion after a rise in July. That's a significant jump from the average of $3.23 billion in new financing per year from 2023 to 2025.