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Clientelism and corruption as a national culture

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The Dominican Republic has achieved a status as an upper-middle-income nation within the developing world, supported by a robust economy driven by tourism, free trade zones, and remittances. Despite these economic gains, a significant portion of the population continues to face challenges linked to the systemic issues of clientelism and corruption.

These structural problems are increasingly being identified as entrenched elements of the national culture. The persistence of these practices raises questions regarding the equitable distribution of the country's economic growth and the overall development of its social and political institutions.

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