Dominican Republic

The outlook on the Dominican Republic's sovereign credit rating remains negative, as the economy's external liquidity position appears to be evaporating. While government measures... 2008-07-25

The administration of President Leonel Fernández continues to work on a plan to prop up the Dominican Republic's economy at a time when soaring food and energy prices, and slowing... 2008-07-09

Consumer price inflation in the Dominican Republic has remained in the double-digits for the second month running in May, at 10.0% y-o-y. Although this is a slight decline from the... 2008-07-09

A government proposal designed to improve the country's tax-free zones was received by the Senate on June 4. The proposed Law for Strengthening of the Competitiveness of Tax-Free... 2008-06-09

Inflation remains on the rise in the Dominican Republic, accelerating to its highest level since January 2005, at 10.8% y-o-y in April, on the back of rising food prices and record... 2008-06-09

As expected, President Leonel Fernández won a clear first-round election victory on May 16 on the back of the incumbent's credentials in reviving the Dominican Republic's economy... 2008-05-19

Incumbent Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernández looks set to be comfortably re-elected for a third term in office on May 16, with latest approval ratings in April showing... 2008-05-13

The Dominican Republic's economy is growing increasingly dependent on its tourism industry, as for the first time remittance flows were outstripped by the rapidly rising oil import... 2008-05-13

After having dipped slightly from 9.1% y-o-y in January to 8.7% y-o-y in February, consumer price inflation (CPI) hit a 20-month high in March at 9.7% y-o-y. Highly dependent on both... 2008-04-14

President Leonel Fernández appears certain to secure a third term in May's presidential elections, with leading opinion polls in the run-up giving the incumbent a 20 point lead.... 2008-04-14