Dominican public debt and another unknown side of the debate

Since the year 2000, the Dominican Republic has experienced a substantial increase in public debt across four consecutive presidential administrations. This growth is observed both in absolute terms and when compared to the debt levels inherited from the preceding government terms.

While raw data highlights this consistent upward trend in national borrowing, the ongoing public debate regarding these figures suggests there are additional, less-examined dimensions to the country's fiscal management that warrant further analysis.