In a decisive statement on Monday, Dominican President Luis Abinader declared that he would await the conclusion of the Public Ministry’s investigation into alleged irregularities at the National Health Insurance (Senasa). This announcement followed the government’s submission of a detailed report on the matter. Speaking during his weekly press briefing in Santiago, Abinader underscored his administration’s unwavering stance against corruption and its efforts to dismantle the entrenched culture of impunity that has plagued the Dominican Republic for decades. The president emphasized that all corruption cases, including those involving government entities, would be rigorously addressed. He also highlighted ongoing preparations for preventive measures to mitigate the risk of similar offenses in the future. While acknowledging Senasa’s autonomy and its exemption from the Public Procurement and Contracting Law, Abinader reiterated his expectation for a thorough and transparent explanation from the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Reaffirming his commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, he vowed to hold all parties accountable, irrespective of their affiliations.
