The Dominican Republic closed 2025 with record exports of USD 14.6 billion, driven by agriculture, free trade zones, and market diversification.
In 2025, LGBTQ+ progress in the Dominican Republic emerged through culture and court rulings—while artistic expression still faced legal limits.
A Dominican court imposed a travel ban on a woman accused of altering the National Anthem, reigniting debate over free expression and national symbols.
President Luis Abinader reiterates the Dominican Republic’s rejection of Nicolás Maduro, citing democracy, regional stability, and migration impact.
In Brussels, Faride Raful presents the Dominican strategy against migrant-smuggling networks, citing 200+ probes, 275 prosecutions, and TIP gains.
Environment Ministry orders a mandatory registry for exotic animals; owners have 3 months to comply or face seizures and fines under Law 64-00.
The United States will deploy troops and aircraft in the Dominican Republic under “Spear of the South,” approved by Abinader—sparking debates on sovereignty, rights, and security.
Paliza says impunity is over as PRM plans audits and a reform to Law 155-17 to make parties “obligated entities.” Civil society demands proof, not promises.
Ruling TC/1225/25 voids same-sex bans in the Dominican Police and Armed Forces on equality and privacy grounds; rights groups hail, conservatives object.
The Trump administration and the Republicans suffered a setback last night.
The New York State Senator is using questionable, divisive, and even discriminatory ethnic politics to secure her seat in the New York State Senate for a second term.
A 28 year old progressive Puerto Rican woman upsets the old corrupt Democratic Party machine in NYC.
The Dominican elected official’s trail of corruption is nothing new as ESENDOM has reported on the Dominican government’s multiple corruption scandals and its top players.
