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American Airlines has shut its customer office in Santo Domingo after decades, sending Dominican customers online, while flights to the US keep running. The post American Airlines Closes Dominican Office appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fuel, food and school fees kept Dominican Republic inflation at 5.12% in September, a cost signal for US visitors, investors and families who send money home. The post Dominican Republic Inflation Holds at 5.12% appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic sold a record US$12.02 billion of goods abroad in the first nine months of 2026, and the United States was its biggest buyer by far. The post Dominican Republic Exports Hit Record US$12 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic economy, worth about US$127.9 billion, is shaped by three big banks, the state, old family groups and dollars from tourism and gold. The post Who Runs Dominican Republic’s Economy in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic plans four power tenders of at least 2,500 MW, including batteries, from late 2026, with openings for US gas and investors. The post Dominican Republic to Tender 2,500 Megawatts of Power appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican renewable energy drew about US$900 million in foreign investment in early 2026, the energy minister said, as the country targets storage. The post Dominican Republic Says Renewables Drew US$900 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican rice farmers warn that scrapping tariffs of up to 99% on US rice will depress prices, while the government vows not to abandon growers. The post Dominican Rice Farmers Say US Imports Risk 300,000 Jobs appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic fiscal deficit hit US$3.18 billion by 25 September, 67% of the 2026 plan, as the opposition warns of a wider 2027 gap. The post Dominican Republic Deficit Reaches US$3.2 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic central bank lifted its policy rate to 5.50% from 5.25% on 30 September, its first rise since 2022, citing oil and supply shocks. The post Dominican Republic Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 5.50% From 5.25% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican Republic debt interest reached RD$234.6 billion by 18 September 2026, just above education spending, though schools keep the larger budget. The post Dominican Republic Debt Interest Passes Education Spending by 18 September appeared first on The Rio Times.
Diesel in the Dominican Republic rose for a second week, to US$4.55 a gallon. Corner-shop owners say freight costs are up and food prices may follow. The post Dominican Republic Diesel Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Corner Grocery Shops appeared first on The Rio Times.