Santo Domingo – The Dominican government has unveiled its fiscal blueprint for 2026, presenting a state budget of RD$1.62 trillion that implements targeted financial reallocations across public institutions. While representing a nominal 1.9% increase from initial 2025 projections, the budget actually constitutes a 3% reduction compared to the currently amended 2025 budget, signaling a period of fiscal recalibration.
Financial analysts note this budget reflects strategic prioritization rather than across-the-board cuts. Sixteen public institutions will experience funding reductions ranging from 0.1% to 27%, while twelve agencies will receive increased allocations. The most dramatic shift occurs at the Ministry of Energy and Mines, which secures a 75.4% budget expansion—soaring from RD$6.0 billion to RD$10.6 billion—to fund critical power generation projects and energy sustainability initiatives.
Other notable beneficiaries include the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (45.6% increase) and the Ministry of Tourism (18% boost), indicating heightened focus on recreational infrastructure and tourism development. Concurrently, public debt management funding increased by 11%, while National Treasury obligations decreased by 5.5%. Both the Senate and Judiciary maintained unchanged budgets.
These financial adjustments coincide with sweeping institutional reforms scheduled for implementation in 2026. Most significantly, the newly established Ministry of Justice will assume administrative and judicial functions currently managed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, representing the most substantial governmental restructuring in recent years. Budget officials characterize these changes as necessary adaptations to evolving national priorities rather than mere austerity measures.