Title: Dominican Republic’s Significant Stride Forward in the Battle Against Organized Crime
The Caribbean nation, Dominican Republic, has made remarkable progress in its efforts to combat organized crime, according to the latest Global Organized Crime Index (GOCI) report. The country’s ranking has improved by 14 positions, jumping to the 94th place out of 193 countries worldwide.
Global Improvement
- Dominican Republic’s global ranking: 94th place
- Improvement by 14 positions
American Region
- Dominican Republic’s new position: 20th place
- Previous best: 35th place (Source: Presidency spokesperson, Homero Figueroa)
Caribbean Ranking
- Dominican Republic’s current position: 4th place
- Previous best: 13th place
Why the Improvement?
The following factors contributed to the Dominican Republic’s progress:
- Enhanced law enforcement measures
- Increased public cooperation
- Commitment to transparency and accountability
High Priority: Fighting Organized Crime
- Government’s continued focus on combating organized crime
- Ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-crime capabilities
Progress Shared with Regional & International Partners
Other Caribbean countries, such as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, have also shown progress in the latest report, reflecting the collective commitment of the region to tackle this shared challenge.
Key Takeaway
Although significant progress has been made, the battle against organized crime is not over for the Dominican Republic and its regional and international partners. Vigilance and sustained efforts are necessary to ensure the safety, security, and protection of the economic growth of the nation.
References
- Presidency spokesperson, Homero Figueroa (GOCI report findings)