Latinobarómetro 2024: 68% of Dominicans approve of Luis Abinader’s management

Santo Domingo.- The 2024 Latinobarómetro survey ranks the Dominican Republic among the top countries in Latin America for government confidence, economic optimism, progress perception, and support for democracy, reflecting the positive impact of President Luis Abinader’s policies. The study, a key tool for analyzing public opinion in the region, highlights the country’s strong performance in several key indicators. With 68% approval for President Abinader’s management, the Dominican Republic significantly surpasses the regional average of 43%, outpacing countries like Costa Rica (55%) and Uruguay (48%). This high approval is attributed to the government’s transparency, institutional strengthening, and efforts to combat corruption.

74% of Dominicans are optimistic about their economic future, ranking the country alongside Panama as the most economically optimistic in Latin America, well above the regional average of 52%. This optimism is driven by policies promoting tourism, foreign investment, and post-pandemic recovery, along with infrastructure projects and job creation programs.

Half of Dominicans (50%) feel the country is progressing, placing it second in Latin America, just behind El Salvador (72%) and well above the regional average of 28%. This perception is fueled by infrastructure improvements, healthcare advancements, and social policies targeting vulnerable populations.

78% of Dominicans support democracy as the best form of government, surpassing the regional average of 69%. This strong backing reflects confidence in the democratic system as a foundation for development, reinforced by the government’s efforts to strengthen institutions and ensure citizen participation.

Latinobarómetro 2024
The Latinobarómetro 2024 is an annual study that gathers the opinions of over 20,000 people in 18 Latin American countries, analyzing key issues such as democracy, economy, and society. In the Dominican Republic, 1,000 interviews were conducted between August and October 2024, providing a reliable analysis of the country’s sociopolitical dynamics.