AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Tariff Shock for DR: The Trump administration is imposing a 12.5% tariff on Dominican Republic imports starting Friday, replacing a temporary 10% levy, as Washington cites alleged failures to enforce forced-labor import bans under Section 301. Central American Games Push: As Santo Domingo 2026 opens, the DR is using the spotlight to sell tourism and luxury investment, with major venue and infrastructure spending and an expected surge of visitors. Games Logistics & Traffic: The government orders Greater Santo Domingo agencies to end the workday at 1:00 p.m. Friday to ease congestion for the Games opening, while emergency services ran a casualty drill at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. Diplomatic Tension: The DR recalls its ambassador to Nicaragua for consultations after Ortega’s claim that Nicaragua will hold no more elections, citing the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Public Safety Focus: The Intrant highlights road-safety measures at the UN, including helmet standards and a “One Motorcycle, One Helmet” push, after 2025 crash deaths totaled 2,992. Free Zones 4.0: Adozona and CNZFE promote Free Zones 4.0, stressing skills, innovation, and competitiveness to attract higher-value investment.
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