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Dominican Republic: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader speaks to supporters after the first results of the general elections. After cruising to reelection, Abinader now has choices to make.

He Cruised to Reelection. Now Luis Abinader Has Choices to Make

The Dominican Republic’s president will weigh options for broader reforms and try to maintain momentum during his second term in office.

Letter to the Editor: Lawfare in the Dominican Republic Deserves Attention

A response from AQ’s readers

Luis Abinader, Leonel Fernández and Abel Martínez will compete in the Dominican Republic's 2024 elections.

Meet the Candidates: Dominican Republic

Incumbent Luis Abinader leads in the polls ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 2024 elections on May 19.

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is a popular incumbent ahead of elections in 2024.

Luis Abinader: The (Rare) Popular Incumbent

Elected on an anti-corruption platform, the Dominican Republic’s president is bucking a regionwide trend.

Dominican Republic and Luis Abinader: An Overview

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. A wealthy former businessman with some of the Americas’ highest approval ratings, Abinader ended the Dominican Liberation Party’s 16-year hold on the presidency when he was elected in 2020. The president has made an anti-corruption push, and authorities … Read more

Will Inflation Spoil the Dominican Republic’s Success?

President Luis Abinader has high approval amid high growth—but changing economic conditions are a threat.