Dominican Republic Boosts Military Spending by 14% in 2023, Brazil Up 3.1%
In 2023, the Dominican Republic escalated its military spending by 14%, totaling around $893 million. The decision stemmed from increased security concerns along the volatile border with Haiti after the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute SIPRI noted a minor 0.4% drop in military spending in Central America […]