Santo Domingo.- Dominican deputies to the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), Ramón Emilio Goris and Jesús Batista Suriel, have proposed the creation of a merchant fleet to enhance commercial exchanges between the Dominican Republic and Central American nations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to Central America on Monday in what is his first oversees trip since being confirmed as the top U.S. diplomat.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Central America for his first trip as the top US diplomat. Rubio is expected to depart late next week for Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

Trump’s Secretary of State is headed for Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. Here’s a primer on the countries he’ll see and what’s at stake

In 2024, the Dominican Republic’s economy grew by 5%, in line with projections from the Central Bank and the government, reinforcing its position as a leader in Latin America among the 17 largest economies.

New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio could visit the Dominican Republic in coming weeks, according to the schedule of what would be his first trip abroad. Politico reports that sources in the White House say the newly appointed US Secretary of State will make his first visit abroad to Panama,

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama and four other countries in Central America and the Caribbean starting late next week during his first overseas trip as Washington's top diplomat, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to reclaim the Panama Canal.

Mr Rubio will visit Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Panama and other countries in Central America amid President Donald Trump’s push to reclaim the Panama Canal and Washington’s efforts to curb illegal migration.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on his inaugural overseas trip, visiting Panama and other Central American nations amidst growing tensions over immigration and the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump's recent remarks on taking back the canal have sparked diplomatic concerns.

Central America is targeting an increase of 10% to 15% in UK visitor arrivals this year as it focuses on promoting safe, multi-centre and experiential trips to the region.