Protest and civil unrestElevated
Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
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Dominican Rep. political and security risk assessment
Dominican Rep. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 23 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Dominican Rep.
What is the political and security risk in Dominican Rep. right now?
Dominican Rep. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 23 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 2.1% in 2025 with inflation at 3.9%.
What are the main risks of operating in Dominican Rep.?
Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
Armed conflict and political violenceGuarded
Armed violence is occasional and mostly localized.
What has changed recently in Dominican Rep.?
Dominican Rep. moved up 1 this week and rose 4 points over the last 12 weeks, from 19 to 23.
- Reporting of armed clashes and attacks up week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess there is a realistic possibility that Dominican Rep. stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 2 points from the Guarded band.
40 to 55%
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 51% of GDP (2025 data). Supply chain exposure is mainly to regional and global shocks rather than local events.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$127.4 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth2.1%Latest data, 2025
Inflation3.9%Latest data, 2025
Trade51% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Food exports25% of goods exportsLatest data, 2025
Population11.5 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Dominican Rep. threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Dominican Rep. for business?
Dominican Rep. carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 23 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), up 1 on last week and rising over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Dominican Rep.?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (elevated); staff movement and duty of care (guarded); armed conflict and political violence (guarded). Protests are persistent but usually manageable with planning.
What is the outlook for Dominican Rep.?
We assess there is a realistic possibility (40 to 55%) that Dominican Rep. stays in the Low band through the end of December. It sits 2 points from the Guarded band.
How often is the Dominican Rep. risk assessment updated?
The Dominican Rep. threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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