AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Finance: President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña approved the 2027 General State Budget, totaling about RD$2.037 trillion, with priorities including education, health, social protection, infrastructure, and citizen/border security. Anti-Fraud Crackdown: Abinader warned that anyone behind irregularities in SeNaSa 2.0 will face the full force of the law as prosecutors carried out raids and reportedly arrested health professionals tied to alleged public health fraud networks. Tourism & Investment: Abinader visited the Punta Bergantín project in Puerto Plata, a major “New North” development expected to attract investment, create jobs, and expand hotel, residential, and innovation district plans. Border & Security Policy: The U.S. list of major drug transit/production countries includes the Dominican Republic for FY2027, while Washington removed Venezuela from its failed drug-trafficking list—signaling shifting regional pressure. International Cooperation: The DR and Portugal formalized a defense cooperation agreement, and the U.S. embassy highlighted tech and semiconductor collaboration with Dominican leaders. Trade & Agriculture: ANPA warned the DR is unprepared for full rice market opening under DR-CAFTA, urging the U.S. not to push repeal of Decree 693-24.
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