AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCybersecurity & Tech Policy: The Dominican Republic launched the Cyber Cluster Dominican Republic, a public-private push to boost digital resilience, train specialists, and coordinate with the CNCS and regional partners. Tourism & Ports: Tourism Minister David Collado announced 15 extra cruise ships for June and July, including more calls at Cabo Rojo in Pedernales, after route shifts tied to a new Bahamas terminal. Weather & Public Safety: The COE expanded green alerts to 14 provinces plus the National District as INDOMET warned of moderate-to-heavy rains, thunderstorms, strong gusts, and possible hail; authorities urged people to avoid rivers and ravines. Fiscal Reform Debate: CODESSD backed the government’s fiscal reform direction but warned the real fix must go deeper on informality; business groups like ASECENSA also pushed for tax base expansion and spending cuts instead of more “patches.” Fuel Price Relief: Finance Minister Magín Díaz said fuel prices could stay frozen for three months if oil stays under US$95 a barrel. Legal & Media: A court sentenced PR communicator Claudia Pérez (“La Tora”) to one year in prison for defamation via electronic means, ordering RD$5 million in damages. Foreign Policy on Haiti: MIREX released a book compiling Dominican diplomacy on the Haiti crisis from 2024-2026, stressing Haiti as a national security priority.
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