• How the Dominican Republic became Latin America's economic superstar

  • May 16 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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How the Dominican Republic became Latin America's economic superstar

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  • For decades, the Dominican Republic's economy has been growing at a remarkably steady pace. The Caribbean nation of 11 million people is today considered a middle-income nation, but the International Monetary Fund projects it could become an advanced economy within the next 40 years.

    Today on the show, we uncover the reasons behind the Dominican Republic's economic success and whether or not these benefits are being felt widely in the country.

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