Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is among the countries with the best performance relative to governance in the Index of Political Risk in Latin America 2026, prepared by the Center for International Studies of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (CEIUC).
He report, which is already on its sixth annual editionl, examines the main challenges of the region and identifies the country by its advances sustained democraticeven in the context Latin American current marked by political polarization, the rise of racketeering and the institutional fragility from several States.
According to the metrics included in the index, Dominican Republic shows positive signs, standing out for political processess relatively orderly, institutional continuity and less exposure to scenarios of democratic breakdown compared to other countries in the region.
This performance reinforces the perception of the country clike a reliable political environmentthis being key for investment and sustainable development.
Within the index, the low relative rate of homicides and a lower number of events associated with criminal economies stand out, in contrast to the predominant trends in large areas of Latin America.
This is especially relevant since the expansion of criminal networks It is identified among the main risks for the continent.
Another notable element in the regional analysis is the progress in the formulation of a national strategy for artificial intelligence.
Positioning itself then among the countries that are beginning to examine this technology as a tool for modernization of the stateits public policies and the strengthening of economic competitiveness.
The study was presented on January 14 by its editors —Jorge Sahd, director of the CEIUC, and Daniel Zovattosenior researcher — who spoke with five specialists who concluded that 2026 will be a decisive year for the hemisphere.
He himself was prepared with the participation of experts, opinion leaders, authorities and academic leaders in international relations in order to map the 10 main points to take into consideration for the political stability of the region.
In a regional panorama marked by complexity, the Political Risk Index in Latin America 2026 shows that Dominican Republic It is distinguished by favorable conditions to face the challenges of the coming years, reaffirming its role as a reference for stability.
