Odebrecht Trial, 2020 Election Set To Dominate Dominican Politics

  • A corruption trial against seven businessmen and public officials will dominate politics in the Dominican Republic over the coming quarters.

 

  • In addition, Fitch expects the field of candidates for the 2020 presidential election will solidify before end-2019, with former President Leonel Fernández an early frontrunner.

 

  • Fitch expects to see broad policy continuity in the coming years that will support the country’s region-leading real GDP growth.

 

(Source: Fitch)