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Ito Bisonó ensures progress and international supervision in works for 2026 Games

Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Housing and Buildings, Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, assured that the works for the adaptation and renovation of the sports infrastructures destined for the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are progressing with a constant flow of resources and under a "transparent, effective and technically adequate" management. Bisonó explained that the construction and renovation process is carried out with the accompaniment not only of engineers and technicians in the area of sports infrastructure, but also with international monitoring, because the Games demand standards and certifications. "These are going to be Games where not only the infrastructure has to be certified, but also those who are going to compete in them," said the official during the meeting with the press.

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Deliveries from March The minister indicated that the reports handled by the Government indicate that by the beginning of March they will begin to deliver part of the works, which will allow the certification phase to begin with specialized technicians. "In the coming months we will be able to start receiving the technicians who will certify it," he said. Joint work and sustainability Ito Bisonó highlighted that the Government is working with a comprehensive approach alongside the construction teams, supervisors, sports institutions, and boards, to ensure that the facilities remain operational and functional after the event. "This has to work after the games are over. This is a national board... not only of sport but as the city's lungs," he affirmed. He also supported the monitoring of the work by Carlos Bonilla, indicating that he has been asked to continue until the final completion of the projects. Finally, he guaranteed that the interest in fulfilling it lies with the entire Government team and President Abinader, pointing out that the goal is for the 2026 Games to leave a sporting and urban legacy.

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