Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic’s government submitted a budget amendment widening the 2025 deficit target to 3.5% of GDP, up 0.5ppt, primarily through a 20% increase in capital
August 22, 2025
Dominican Republic’s government submitted a budget amendment widening the 2025 deficit target to 3.5% of GDP, up 0.5ppt, primarily through a 20% increase in capital
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