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Economy January 6, 2026 | 8:17 am

Dominican State closes 2025 with RD$268.3 billion fiscal gap

Santo Domingo.- As of December 26, 2025, the Dominican State reported revenues of RD$1.22 trillion, while public spending reached RD$1.49 trillion, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. This resulted in a fiscal gap of RD$268.36 billion, as government expenditures exceeded income. To finance this shortfall, the State relied on RD$364.54 billion in fina... Read more

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