The Government submitted this Friday to National Congress he STATE GENERAL BUDGET LAW By 2026, which amounts to 1 billion 744 billion pesosequivalent to 20.1 % of the gross domestic product (GDP),
The piece was deposited by the General Director of BudgetJosé Rijo Presbot, in the General Secretariat of the Chamber of Deputies.
The project estimates income from 1,342,258.2 million pesos (15.5 % of GDP) and a total expense of 1,622,833.4 million pesos (18.7 % of GDP), which projects a Fiscal deficit of 3.2 % of GDPequivalent to 280,575.3 million pesos
The project conforms to the fiscal rule Defined in Law 35-24 of Fiscal Responsibility, indicates a press release.
Budget priorities
In the budget proposal for 2026, the Government said that prioritizes the Investment in strategic sectors such as infrastructure, transport, tourism and agricultural.
A public investment of 215,284.7 million pesos (2.5 % of GDP) is contemplated, an increase with respect to the initial budget of 2025. “These actions are part of the Meta Plan RD 2036which seeks to duplicate the national GDP, “adds the information.
- In addition, “it is sought to guarantee the Macroeconomic stabilitystrengthen productivity, improve the competitiveness of productive sectors and ensure access to essential services for the population, especially the most vulnerable. “
Focus on social policies
The government said the public spending proposed by 2026 aligns with the 17 strategic priorities of the PUBLIC SECTOR PLURIANUAL PLAN 2025-2028.
Among the main initiatives are Strengthening of police reformimprovements in the health system, investments in drinking water, and the organization of the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games.
“The project reaffirms the Government’s commitment with fiscal sustainability, the efficiency of public spending and the Improvement in the quality of life Of all the Dominicans, ”said the Executive in the Reference Charter sent to Congress.
