Creating two new provinces would generate more public spending in the Dominican Republic

Waldys Taveras, an expert in municipal affairs, has publicly questioned the proposed creation of two new provinces in the Dominican Republic. The legislation, which concerns the potential establishment of the Santa Lucía and Matías Ramón Mella provinces, is currently pending review in the National Congress.

According to Taveras, advancing these bills would result in a significant increase in public spending. The creation of the new administrative divisions would place an additional burden on the national budget, prompting concerns regarding fiscal management and resource allocation.