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Dominican Republic Growth to Outpace Latin America, ECLAC Says
ECLAC projects Dominican Republic growth will hit 4.0% in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027, outpacing Latin America. A telecom watchdog adds that 62% of the sector depends on Chinese brands.
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- Growth attributed to domestic demand, investment, tourism, construction
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