SANTO DOMINGO.-68% of Dominicans approve of Luis Abinader’s management, far exceeding the regional average of 43% and standing out from countries such as Costa Rica (55%) and Uruguay (48%), according to the results of Latinobarómetro 2024.
According to the study, 74% of Dominicans consider that their economic situation will improve in the next 12 months, placing them alongside Panama as the countries with the greatest economic optimism in Latin America. This percentage contrasts significantly with the regional average of 52%.
The promotion of tourism, incentives for foreign investment and post-pandemic recovery have been fundamental pillars of President Abinader’s economic policies. In addition, infrastructure projects and employment programs have consolidated an environment of stability and growth in the country.
Perception of progress: Projects that generate tangible results
50% of Dominicans perceive that the country is progressing, ranking as the second best evaluated in this indicator, only behind El Salvador (72%) and well above the regional average of 28%.
Democracy: Firm support for the government system
78% of Dominicans agree that, despite its problems, democracy is the best system of government. This result places the country among the leaders in the region, exceeding the regional average of 69% and standing out compared to countries such as Panama (69%) and Ecuador (64%).
Latinobarómetro 2024: An x-ray of Latin America
The Latinobarómetro is an annual study that compiles the opinions of more than 20,000 people in 18 Latin American countries, representing more than 600 million inhabitants. Produced by Corporación Latinobarómetro, a non-profit NGO based in Santiago, Chile, this study analyzes key indicators on democracy, economy and society.
In the Dominican Republic, 1,000 representative interviews were conducted between August and October 2024. With a margin of error of ±3% per country and ±1% for the region, the results offer a solid and reliable analysis of the sociopolitical dynamics of the region.
