The Dominican Republic capitalized on the "host effect" and increased its medal haul by 35%.

The Dominican Republic successfully capitalized on the host-country effect during the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, resulting in a 35 percent increase in its medal harvest. Local athletes delivered strong performances on the field, mirroring a phenomenon recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

In addition to the athletic success, the Dominican Republic received high marks for the staging, organization, logistics, and quality of the facilities used for the international multi-sport event.