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Santo Domingo.- The possible closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as reported by the former president of the United States, Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk, could result in the Dominican Republic loses more than US $ 200 million in help, equivalent to more than 12,000 million pesos. . Usaid, who has operated in the country since 1962, has provided approximately US $ 1.9 billion in funds, support areas such as education, security, climate change, human rights and judicial modernization.
In 2022 an investment of Usaid of five years of US $ 251 million (2022–2027) was announced, but if the agency goes out, the country cannot receive the remaining US $ 200 million. This could severely affect government agencies and NGOs that depend on USAID financing. The agency has played a crucial role in the combination of corruption and strengthening of Dominican institutions, as emphasized by the American diplomat Robert W. Thomas.
USAID has contributed to the main initiatives in the Dominican Republic, including the creation of ISA University and the University of Mother and Pontifical Catholic teachers (PUCMM). More than two million students have benefited from their educational programs. If financing is reduced, progress in these sectors could be at risk, affecting the development and governance of the country.