Cotuí, D.R. – President Luis Abinader officially opened the UASD-Cotuí Regional University Center on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of higher education in Sánchez Ramírez province. This new facility, developed under the Ministry of Housing and Buildings (MIVED), boasts 29 classrooms and is set to serve thousands of students from Cotuí and surrounding areas. The inauguration of this center completes a series of four regional university centers established within five years, alongside those in Baní, Azua, and Hato Mayor.
During the event, President Abinader emphasized the transformative role of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) in advancing national education and fostering intellectual growth. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to enhancing higher education accessibility and ensuring quality academic opportunities for all Dominicans.
In addition to the university center, Abinader unveiled a series of infrastructure projects aimed at boosting development in the province. These include the construction of the Cotuí Ring Road, the finalization of the Cevico–Monte Plata highway, the Hatillo road project (currently 50% complete), and the establishment of four indoor sports facilities. Furthermore, plans for a new city aqueduct and a drinking water system at the Hatillo Dam were announced, promising improved water access for local communities.