Santo Domingo. – The president Luis Abinader and the vice president Raquel Peña They headed on Wednesday the Fifty -First Council of Ministersheld in the National Palacewith the aim of monitoring the goals prioritized by the government for the four -year period 2024-2028.
During the session they appeared Key reforms like him New Dominican Criminal Code and the NEW LAW 47-25 OF PUBLIC CONTRACTINGSfundamental pillars for institutional strengthening and the fight against corruption in the Dominican Republic.
The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Beichoin his role as Technical Secretary of the Council, he stressed that both regulations have the objective of consolidating one more state transparent, fair and efficient.
“The government of President Abinader has made public integrity a flag. With this new Criminal Code, the new Public Procurement Law and the advances recognized by the OECD, we reaffirm our commitment to transparency and accountability,” said beating.
New Dominican Criminal Code: Focus on Administrative Corruption
The Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynosopresented the main aspects of the new Dominican Criminal Codewhich incorporates a more rigorous typification of crimes linked to the Public Administration.
Among the main changes are:
- More severe sanctions for corruption, bribery, collusion, peculation and money laundering.
- Expanded criminal responsibility For officials and public servants.
- Judicial efficacy mechanisms to improve criminal prosecution.
- Alignment with international standardsin line with multilateral organisms.
This reform represents a firm step towards the consolidation of the Rule of law and the Democratic institutionality.
Law 47-25 of Public Contracts: Modernization and Equity
The public hiring director, Carlos Pimentelexplained that the New Public Procurement Lawpromulgated in July 2025, modernizes the system under the beginning of:
- Transparency and digital traceabilitythrough the platform PLADICOP.
- Criminal sanctions for acts of corruption In public purchases.
- Social inclusionwith 30% purchases reserved for MSMEs and companies led by women.
- Use of data intelligence and risk management To improve public investment.
International reports highlight advances in public integrity
The director of the DIGEIG, Miracles Ortiz Boschpresented the results of the reports of the OECDwhich recognize the progress of the Dominican Republic in transparency, government ethics and Good institutional practices.
These advances are part of an action plan that seeks to consolidate a model of Sustainable and efficient governance.
Infrastructure: more than RD $ 600 billion invested between 2020 and 2025
During the Council the book was presented “5 years building the country we want”a publication that documents the impact of thousands of infrastructure works Executed since 2020.
With an investment greater than RD $ 600 billion (activating resources for more than RD $ 753 billion), The works have prioritized the development of:
- Roads, hospitals and schools
- Dignified homes and drinking water
- Urban and Community Infrastructure
Among the most prominent:
- Line 2c of the Alcarrizos subway and cable car
- Expansion of Metro Line 1
- Health City Dr. Luis E. Aybar
- Padre Billini Hospital and Judicial City of Santo Domingo Este
- Energy Generation Centers in Manzanillo
- Road solution Republic of Colombia
Energy efficiency in public entities
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santosreported on the Implementation of energy savings measures in state institutions. This policy seeks Optimize public resources and contribute to environmental sustainability of the country.
