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To His Excellency Luis Abinader Corona
President of the Dominican Republic
National Palace, Santo Domingo
Mr. President,
I am writing this from a nation that is arguably the beating heart of the Caribbean. While much of the world sees us through the lens of tourist brochures—white sands and all-inclusive resorts—we are, in truth, a dynamic, restless, and deeply ambitious nation of nearly 11 million people. We are larger than our neighbor Haiti, more populous than Switzerland, and twice the size of Israel. Yet, despite this scale, we are often viewed merely as a vacation destination rather than the economic engine of the region that we truly are.
We are a nation that works hard. Our economy, while bolstered by the beauty of our beaches, is driven by the grit of those in industry, mining, and agriculture. We are the world’s major producer of high-quality tobacco, a key exporter of gold and ferronickel, and a leader in regional trade. But look at our streets, Mr. President, and you will see the tension between this macro-economic success and the daily reality of our people.
The youth are the pulse of the Dominican Republic. They dream, they dance, and they strive for a future that feels attainable without having to cross the sea. They want an education that isn't just a certificate, but a bridge to the digital world. They want security on the roads, which currently rank among the most dangerous in the world, and a government that prioritizes their health over bureaucratic stagnation. Our seniors, the bedrock of our families, deserve a dignified retirement that doesn't feel like an afterthought in a fast-moving economy.
Mr. President, the people do not want "vacation-style" governance. They want a state that protects them from the chaos of our traffic, provides clean water they don't have to fear, and ensures that the wealth generated by our growth reaches the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo and the remote corners of the countryside, not just the "safe bubbles" of our resorts.
We are a nation of rhythm—merengue, bachata, and the ceaseless motion of our markets. We want a government that moves to that same beat: energetic, decisive, and present. Do not let the "all-inclusive" facade of our economy hide the work that remains to be done. Lead with the clarity that our progress is not measured by the number of tourists who visit, but by the quality of life of every Dominican who calls this island home.
With the hope of a citizen,
A Concerned Dominican
Sovereign Performance Audit: Dominican Republic (June 2026)
Sector
Score
Summary
Political Stability
4.0
High; President Abinader maintains strong support for his pragmatic, development-oriented agenda.
Economic Development
4.5
Robust; one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America/Caribbean, though wealth inequality remains a challenge.
Social Infrastructure
3.0
Modernizing, but struggling with road safety and public health access outside urban centers.
National Resilience
3.5
High, though heavily exposed to climate risks (hurricanes) and regional instability (Haiti).
Final Verdict: 3.75 / The Caribbean Dynamo.
The Dominican Republic is a regional success story. The mandate for 2026 is "inclusive prosperity"—transitioning from a tourism/remittance-based economy to a more diversified, high-tech, and socially equitable state, while managing the logistical nightmare of its own chaotic transport systems.
President of the Dominican Republic
National Palace, Santo Domingo
Mr. President,
I am writing this from a nation that is arguably the beating heart of the Caribbean. While much of the world sees us through the lens of tourist brochures—white sands and all-inclusive resorts—we are, in truth, a dynamic, restless, and deeply ambitious nation of nearly 11 million people. We are larger than our neighbor Haiti, more populous than Switzerland, and twice the size of Israel. Yet, despite this scale, we are often viewed merely as a vacation destination rather than the economic engine of the region that we truly are.
We are a nation that works hard. Our economy, while bolstered by the beauty of our beaches, is driven by the grit of those in industry, mining, and agriculture. We are the world’s major producer of high-quality tobacco, a key exporter of gold and ferronickel, and a leader in regional trade. But look at our streets, Mr. President, and you will see the tension between this macro-economic success and the daily reality of our people.
The youth are the pulse of the Dominican Republic. They dream, they dance, and they strive for a future that feels attainable without having to cross the sea. They want an education that isn't just a certificate, but a bridge to the digital world. They want security on the roads, which currently rank among the most dangerous in the world, and a government that prioritizes their health over bureaucratic stagnation. Our seniors, the bedrock of our families, deserve a dignified retirement that doesn't feel like an afterthought in a fast-moving economy.
Mr. President, the people do not want "vacation-style" governance. They want a state that protects them from the chaos of our traffic, provides clean water they don't have to fear, and ensures that the wealth generated by our growth reaches the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo and the remote corners of the countryside, not just the "safe bubbles" of our resorts.
We are a nation of rhythm—merengue, bachata, and the ceaseless motion of our markets. We want a government that moves to that same beat: energetic, decisive, and present. Do not let the "all-inclusive" facade of our economy hide the work that remains to be done. Lead with the clarity that our progress is not measured by the number of tourists who visit, but by the quality of life of every Dominican who calls this island home.
With the hope of a citizen,
A Concerned Dominican
Sovereign Performance Audit: Dominican Republic (June 2026)
Sector
Score
Summary
Political Stability
4.0
High; President Abinader maintains strong support for his pragmatic, development-oriented agenda.
Economic Development
4.5
Robust; one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America/Caribbean, though wealth inequality remains a challenge.
Social Infrastructure
3.0
Modernizing, but struggling with road safety and public health access outside urban centers.
National Resilience
3.5
High, though heavily exposed to climate risks (hurricanes) and regional instability (Haiti).
Final Verdict: 3.75 / The Caribbean Dynamo.
The Dominican Republic is a regional success story. The mandate for 2026 is "inclusive prosperity"—transitioning from a tourism/remittance-based economy to a more diversified, high-tech, and socially equitable state, while managing the logistical nightmare of its own chaotic transport systems.
Addressee-language version: Spanish
A Su Excelencia Luis Abinader CoronaPresidente de la República Dominicana
Palacio Nacional, Santo Domingo
Señor Presidente,
Le escribo desde una nación que, quizás, es el corazón palpitante del Caribe. Mientras gran parte del mundo nos ve a través del lente de folletos turísticos—arenas blancas y resorts todo incluido—somos, en verdad, una nación dinámica, inquieta y profundamente ambiciosa de casi 11 millones de personas. Somos más grandes que nuestro vecino Haití, más poblados que Suiza y el doble del tamaño de Israel. Sin embargo, a pesar de esta escala, a menudo se nos ve meramente como un destino de vacaciones en lugar del motor económico de la región que realmente somos.
Somos una nación que trabaja duro. Nuestra economía, aunque reforzada por la belleza de nuestras playas, está impulsada por la determinación de quienes trabajan en la industria, la minería y la agricultura. Somos el mayor productor mundial de tabaco de alta calidad, un exportador clave de oro y ferroníquel, y un líder en el comercio regional. Pero mire nuestras calles, Señor Presidente, y verá la tensión entre este éxito macroeconómico y la realidad cotidiana de nuestra gente.
La juventud es el pulso de la República Dominicana. Sueñan, bailan y luchan por un futuro que se sienta alcanzable sin tener que cruzar el mar. Quieren una educación que no sea solo un certificado, sino un puente al mundo digital. Quieren seguridad en las vías, que actualmente se encuentran entre las más peligrosas del mundo, y un gobierno que priorice su salud por encima de la estancación burocrática. Nuestros mayores, la base de nuestras familias, merecen una jubilación digna que no parezca un pensamiento secundario en una economía que avanza rápidamente.
Señor Presidente, el pueblo no quiere una gobernanza "estilo vacaciones". Quiere un Estado que los proteja del caos de nuestro tráfico, que proporcione agua limpia que no teman y que garantice que la riqueza generada por nuestro crecimiento llegue a los barrios de Santo Domingo y a los rincones remotos del campo, no solo a las "burbujas seguras" de nuestros resorts.
Somos una nación de ritmo—merengue, bachata y el movimiento incesante de nuestros mercados. Queremos un gobierno que se mueva al mismo compás: enérgico, decisivo y presente. No permita que la fachada "todo incluido" de nuestra economía oculte el trabajo que queda por hacer. Lidere con la claridad de que nuestro progreso no se mide por el número de turistas que nos visitan, sino por la calidad de vida de cada dominicano que llama hogar a esta isla.
Con la esperanza de un ciudadano,
Un dominicano preocupado
Auditoría de Desempeño Soberano: República Dominicana (junio de 2026)
Sector
Puntuación
Resumen
Estabilidad política
4.0
Alta; el presidente Abinader mantiene un fuerte apoyo a su agenda pragmática orientada al desarrollo.
Desarrollo económico
4.5
Robusto; una de las economías de más rápido crecimiento en América Latina/Caribe, aunque la desigualdad de la riqueza sigue siendo un desafío.
Infraestructura social
3.0
En proceso de modernización, pero con problemas de seguridad vial y de acceso a la salud pública fuera de los centros urbanos.
Resiliencia nacional
3.5
Alta, aunque muy expuesta a riesgos climáticos (huracanes) e inestabilidad regional (Haití).
Veredicto final: 3.75 / El dínamo caribeño.
La República Dominicana es una historia de éxito regional. El mandato para 2026 es "prosperidad inclusiva"—la transición de una economía basada en el turismo y las remesas a un estado más diversificado, de alta tecnología y socialmente equitativo, mientras gestiona la pesadilla logística de sus propios sistemas de transporte caóticos.