Ricardo de los Santos reaffirms his commitment at the head of the Senate for the 2026 term
The President of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, once again assumed leadership of the Upper House as the second ordinary legislative session of 2026 began. During his swearing-in speech, the legislator highlighted the progress achieved by the National Congress, noting the approval of the Penal Code as one of the most significant milestones of his administration.
According to De los Santos, the validation of this legislative piece represents the fulfillment of a historic commitment to Dominican society, closing a chapter of prolonged waiting for the country. The President of the Senate expressed feeling fully satisfied with the work performed by the legislative body over the last few years.
I am satisfied with the work we have done to this day.
Ricardo de los Santos, President of the Senate
Focus on legislative productivity
As this new cycle begins, De los Santos described the current stage as a new legislative chapter. The official emphasized the importance of maintaining the high levels of productivity that have characterized Congress, underlining that the priority must continue to be the development of initiatives that respond directly to the needs of the citizens of the Dominican Republic.
The legislator took the opportunity to thank the support received during his three years of management, highlighting the following pillars of support:
- The joint work of the 32 senators who make up the Upper House.
- The trust placed by the leadership of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM).
- The unconditional support of his family.
- The constant backing of the citizens of the Sánchez Ramírez province.
With this outlook, the Upper House prepares to face the legislative challenges of the year-end, maintaining its focus on efficiency and public service as the central pillars of its institutional agenda.
