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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 economic pillars including tourism, free trade zones, and remittances. Despite this macroeconomic growth, the country faces persistent challenges regarding the systemic influence of clientelism and corruption.

These issues are increasingly characterized as deeply embedded elements of the national culture. The coexistence of economic development and these structural societal problems remains a significant point of concern for a large portion of the population.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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