The Dominican government grapples with a substantial budget shortfall in the first eight months of 2024. Central government revenues reached RD$872,802.6 million ($14.51 billion) by September 20th. Meanwhile, total expenditures amounted to RD$987,329.1 million ($16.42 billion) during the same period. This disparity resulted in a primary deficit of RD$114,526.5 million ($1.9 billion), equivalent to 13.1% […]
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