{
  "id": 12213739,
  "title": "Dominican Republic Deficit Reaches US$3.2 Billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dominican-republic-deficit-reaches-us-3-2-billion",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-fiscal-deficit-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dominican Republic's fiscal deficit reached US$3.18 billion (RD$191.2 billion) between January and September 2026, driven primarily by interest on public debt, according to official budget data. The main opposition party, the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), warned that the 2027 budget leaves even less room for maneuver. As of September 25, accrued revenue totaled RD$987.1 billion (US$16.4 billion) while spending hit RD$1.18 trillion (US$19.6 billion). Current spending, including wages, transfers and interest, accounted for RD$1.04 trillion (US$17.3 billion), while capital spending on investment was RD$135.9 billion (US$2.26 billion). The deficit equates to about 2.2% of GDP and is 67.1% of the 2026 budget plan. Debt interest alone is the heaviest line, with RD$234.9 billion (US$3.90 billion) paid by September 25, equaling 75.5% of the year's RD$311 billion (US$5.17 billion) interest budget.",
  "summary": "The Dominican Republic fiscal deficit hit US$3.18 billion by 25 September, 67% of the 2026 plan, as the opposition warns of a wider 2027 gap. The post Dominican Republic Deficit Reaches US$3.2 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}