Dominican election result points to stability

Significance His Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) did similarly well, securing its largest-ever Senate majority and taking a majority in the Chamber of Deputies. Success was built on a strong stance against corruption and Haitian migration, and came against a backdrop of economic prosperity. Impacts Despite the Dominican Republic generally being one of Latin America’s safer countries, concerns about crime will endure. Abinader will face increasing international pressure to engage more with efforts to address challenges in Haiti. Should inflation begin to rise again, it could undermine Abinader’s popularity.