SANTO DOMINGO – In a significant economic development for the Caribbean nation, global beverage giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has selected the Dominican Republic as a new strategic production center for its iconic Corona beer brand. The landmark decision was finalized during a high-level meeting between Dominican President Luis Abinader and senior executives from AB InBev at the National Palace.
The investment is being hailed as a powerful endorsement of the country’s robust economic climate and institutional progress. President Abinader formally recognized the delegation, which included Jean Jereissati, CEO for AB InBev’s Middle Americas Zone; Fabián Suárez, President of the National Council of Private Enterprise (CND); and executives Luis Álvarez and Jochi Pérez.
In his statements, President Abinader directly linked the corporation’s commitment to the nation’s sustained atmosphere of legal, economic, and social stability. He emphasized that such high-caliber foreign direct investment is a direct result of these favorable conditions. The establishment of the new production facility is projected to deliver substantial economic benefits, including a notable boost to local economic growth and the generation of a significant number of new employment opportunities.
This corporate move underscores a deepening partnership between the Dominican public sector and international private enterprise. AB InBev’s choice reaffirms its long-term confidence in the Dominican Republic’s operating environment and its strategic position within the region. The collaboration marks a pivotal step in the country’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a premier destination for major international manufacturing investments.