AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBook Fair Results: Santo Domingo’s 28th International Book Fair (FILSD 2026) wrapped up with 714,322 visitors and over RD$97 million in preliminary sales, with organizers already setting the 2027 dates for Sept. 12–26. Climate & Planning: Max Puig says disaster-risk management and climate adaptation must be built into territorial planning, using local access to meteorological and satellite data plus early-warning tools. Haiti–DR Sports Fallout: Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz confirmed a total ban on Haiti’s national soccer team using Dominican sports facilities after crowd trouble at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium; President Abinader backed the move. Colonial City Housing: Tourism Minister David Collado delivered the first batch of renovated homes in the Colonial City under Promevi, alongside facade and paint upgrades funded with IDB/EU support. Economy Watch: The Central Bank reports Dominican growth of 4.5% through August, led by construction, services, and free-zone manufacturing. Regional Spotlight: Santiago will host ECLAC’s 41st session starting Oct. 7, with Abinader set to open the meeting.
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