Do Dominicans approve of Luis Abinader’s management? This is what the Latinobarómetro 2024 says

Santiago, Chile – The results of the Latinobarómetro 2024, released at 10:00 AM (Chile time), position the Dominican Republic as one of the leading countries in Latin America in government confidence, economic optimism, perception of progress, and support for democracy. This study, recognized as one of the main tools for analyzing public opinion in the region, highlights the positive impact of President Luis Abinader’s policies.

Trust in the government: The Dominican Republic exceeds the regional average

68% of Dominicans approve of Luis Abinader’s management, far exceeding the regional average of 43% and standing out over countries such as Costa Rica (55%) and Uruguay (48%).

This support is attributed to the Dominican government’s policies of transparency and institutional strengthening, which include digitizing public services and fighting corruption frontally. These actions have generated a solid bond of trust between the State and the citizenry.

Economic Optimism: Leadership in the Region

74% of Dominicans believe their economic situation will improve in the next 12 months, placing them with Panama as the country with the most noteworthy economic optimism in Latin America. This percentage contrasts significantly with the regional average of 52%.

Promoting tourism, incentives for foreign investment, and post-pandemic recovery have been fundamental pillars of President Abinader’s economic policies. In addition, infrastructure projects and employment programs have consolidated an environment of stability and growth in the country.

Perception of progress: Projects that generate tangible results

50% of Dominicans perceive the country as progressing, ranking as the second best evaluated in this indicator, only behind El Salvador (72%) and well above the regional average of 28%.

This result reflects the impact of infrastructure works, improvements in the health system and educational programs, and the implementation of social policies aimed at the most vulnerable sectors. These efforts have reinforced the perception of sustained development in the Dominican Republic.

Democracy: Strong support for the system of government

78% of Dominicans agree that, despite its problems, democracy is the best system of government. This result places the country among the leaders in the region, exceeding the regional average of 69% and standing out against countries such as Panama (69%) and Ecuador (64%).

This support reflects Dominicans’ confidence in the democratic framework as the basis for development and progress, backed by the government’s actions to strengthen institutions and ensure citizen participation.

Latinobarómetro 2024: An X-ray of Latin
America The Latinobarómetro is an annual study that collects the opinions of more than 20,000 people in 18 Latin American countries, representing more than 600 million inhabitants. Produced by Corporación Latinobarómetro, a non-profit NGO based in Santiago, Chile, this study analyzes key indicators of democracy, economy, and society.

One thousand representative interviews were conducted in the Dominican Republic between August and October 2024. With a margin of error of ±3% per country and ±1% for the region, the results offer a solid and reliable analysis of the region’s socio-political dynamics.

With these results, the Dominican Republic reaffirms its position as a regional benchmark, highlighting the positive impact of management focused on transparency, economic development, and social inclusion. Under the leadership of President Luis Abinader, the country continues to consolidate itself as a model of progress and stability for Latin America.