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Local December 12, 2025 | 8:15 am

Abinader announces historic job growth in free trade zones

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced that the Dominican Republic’s free trade zone sector has surpassed 200,000 direct jobs, marking a historic milestone driven by sector growth and strong investor confidence. He highlighted that this progress reflects the work of thousands of employees and the country’s reputation as a stable and reliable partner. Since the start... Read more

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