U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Dominican Chancellor Ito Bisonó to strengthen bilateral ties, discussing regional security cooperation and economic opportunities between the nations, continuing Trump administration efforts to deepen partnerships across Latin America.
Minister Joel Santos praised the Dominican Republic-United States cooperation framework on critical minerals and rare earths, highlighting progress in exploration and resource mapping to strengthen supply chains and attract investment.
CB Global Data's May 2026 survey ranked Latin American presidents, finding Argentina's Javier Milei among the worst-performing with 34.8% approval alongside Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez and Peru's José Balcázar, while Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum led at 67.8%, reflecting economic stability's critical regional importance.
Javier Milei meets Trump and 11 regional leaders in Miami to discuss forming a united front against China's growing influence in the region.
Suriname requested targeted technical and strategic assistance from ECLAC at its October conference in the Dominican Republic, seeking support for implementing national development priorities including institutional strengthening, economic diversification, digital advancement, and responsible artificial intelligence deployment.
The Dominican Republic, EU, and University of Barcelona jointly funded a 538,709-euro mineral characterization study to analyze rare earth deposits in Pedernales, strengthening technical capacity and promoting sustainable mining development.
UAE official H.E. Noura Al Kaabi met with five Latin American leaders to strengthen bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to sustainable economic growth, and address maritime security concerns affecting global trade stability.
Trump hosts conservative summit with Latin American allies to discuss democracy.
ECLAC convened a biennial meeting in the Dominican Republic, bringing together 45 member states and 14 associates to discuss regional cooperation, digital transformation, and geopolitical shifts reshaping Latin American development prospects.
Google announced three new submarine cable systems connecting Panama, Dominican Republic, Chile, Bermuda, and Florida, strengthening Chile's position as Latin America's digital hub and enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth opportunities.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader suspended Canadian mining company GoldQuest's project after hundreds protested environmental concerns, halting extraction of 1.1 million ounces of gold, copper, and silver valued at approximately $5 billion in the Cordillera Central region.