Altagracia Paulino

Altagracia Paulino is the director of the National Observatory for Consumer Protection (ONPECO) in the Dominican Republic. She has been vocal about the need for the Dominican government to regulate prices on essential goods due to the rising cost of living, particularly in light of the increasing dollar exchange rate. Paulino argues that the current inflationary pressures are not solely due to external factors, but also reflect internal issues in the economy. She has called for government intervention to ensure that basic food items remain affordable for low-income families, highlighting the disproportionate impact of inflation on vulnerable populations.