Dominican Republic's Pedernales province exceeds public investment budget by 48.6%

The province of Pedernales has executed RD$2,435.7 million in public infrastructure and development projects through July 2026, surpassing its initial budget allocation by RD$797.1 million. This 148.6% execution rate reflects an accelerated investment pace in tourism, road, and security infrastructure, though the source of the additional funding remains unspecified.