Moisés Ayala faces restrictions due to new Public Procurement regulations
The senator for the province of Barahona, Moisés Ayala Pérez, is once again at the center of public attention following the recent decision by the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP). The entity has proceeded to officially disqualify various State supplier registries, a measure that affects ten sitting senators, including the legislator from Barahona.
This action is in response to the application of Administrative Act DGCP44-2026, which is based on the guidelines of Law 47-25 on Public Procurement and its Regulation 52-26. Said legal framework imposes an absolute prohibition for legislators and high-ranking officials to maintain contractual ties with state institutions during their tenure and for up to six months after their term ends.
The hiring history under analysis
Ayala Pérez’s situation stands out due to his previous history with the company Eco Petróleo Dominicana, a firm in which both the senator and his wife hold shareholdings. Data analyzed by Alofoke Deportes reveal that this company benefited from state contracts exceeding RD$1.925 billion.
State awards to companies linked to the legislator did not cease after his rise to the position of senator in August 2024, remaining active until March 2026, shortly before the intervention of the DGCP.
Other business links
In addition to Eco Petróleo, official records link the legislator to other entities that have operated with the State. Among them is Instituto de Medicina Popular, S.A., a company that received an award worth RD$400,000 granted by the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) in June 2021.
- The contract with CONANI was managed through an exception process due to exclusivity.
- The purpose of the service consisted of a specialized medical intervention for a minor.
- With these measures, the DGCP seeks to guarantee transparency and avoid conflicts of interest in public administration.
With the implementation of this stricter disqualification regime, the authorities seek to establish a clear separation between the exercise of legislative functions and commercial participation as State suppliers, setting a precedent in Dominican public management.
