Dominican Government Gains Power to Appoint Banco Popular Directors

A new decree allows the Dominican government to appoint four directors and four alternates to Banco Popular's board through an extraordinary process with preselected candidates. This marks a significant state intervention in a private financial institution, potentially altering its governance and independence. The move's implications for the bank's operations and market confidence are uncertain.

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