The country is a leader in the export of organic bananas, with 63% of the hectares dedicated to production already certified, accounting for 7,5% of agricultural GDP

Military spending of the Dominican Republic rose by 14% in response to increased violence in neighboring Haiti, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Nearly half of all vehicles in the Dominican Republic are more than 17 years old, according to the vehicle fleet report published by the General Directorate of Internal Taxation

Amnesty International has appealed to the country to end human rights violations against Haitians, Dominicans of Haitian descent, and people of color resulting from its immigration policies, which the organization calls racist

The Ministry of Tourism announced the opening of the Santo Domingo Fortress Museum Interpretation Center, which will welcome visitors free of charge until Sunday, with video mapping and immersive experiences aimed at learning more about its history