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Haiti’s food insecurity and displacement coincide with Dominican banking, health and judicial releases. US inflation and financial conditions shape policy expectations.

un · 2026-11-10

Nearly six million face acute food insecurity in Haiti as violence restricts aid

The UN reported on 10 November that nearly six million people in Haiti faced high levels of acute food insecurity, including about 1.9 million at emergency levels. Attacks in Arcahaie and Cabaret had displaced more than 5,900 people since late October.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-10

Dominican survey finds AI use at 79% of multiple-service banks

A 2026 banking supervisor survey described by the Presidency on 10 November found AI use at 79% of multiple-service banks. Internal operations, cybersecurity and fraud detection were leading uses; active mobile banking users numbered about 5.2 million.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-10

ETED announces 11 November transmission maintenance and affected customers

ETED announced on 10 November that maintenance was planned for the following day at the 69 kV Arroyo Hondo–Km 10½ substation and Bonao II–Hatillo line. The local windows were 09:00–12:00 and 09:00–15:00, with affected customers and communities identified.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-10

Dominican health service starts work at nine primary care centres in Espaillat

The SNS announced on 10 November that refurbishment had begun at nine primary care centres in Espaillat. At Quebrada Honda, it plans to turn a long-unfinished facility into a diagnostic centre.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-10

Dominican Republic swears in its new Supreme Court president

The CNM held the swearing-in of Justiniano Montero as Supreme Court president on 10 November. Six new judges and four confirmed judges also took the oath, moving the process from selection to assumption of office.

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federalreserve · 2026-11-10

Fed Vice Chair Bowman emphasizes persistent inflation and financial conditions

In a 10 November speech, Fed Vice Chair Bowman said she had supported retaining the 3.75–4% target range at the October meeting. She described stronger growth and an improved labour market while emphasizing persistent inflation and market volatility.

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