AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa & Opposition Politics: Former PLD presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo says U.S. authorities reinstated his 10-year visa, calling it a win for due process after it was revoked amid allegations tied to Operation Calamar. Security Coordination: Faride Raful met with governors from all 32 provinces to coordinate action against drug micro-trafficking, traffic accidents, illegal motorcycle racing, cattle rustling, and other public-safety threats, alongside updates on police reform and a new motorcycle control plan. Economic Development: Proindustria and the Santo Domingo Norte Business Council signed an alliance to boost industrial competitiveness, training, SME support, and value-chain creation. Free Zones & Investment: The National Council of Export Free Zones approved 10 new free zone companies, projecting over US$14M in investment and 480+ direct jobs, plus agreements for three new free zone parks. Urban Renewal: Santo Domingo’s waterfront redevelopment continues to draw major events, with officials highlighting the broader coastal recovery and the next Paseo 30 de Mayo project tied to sports and recreation. International Relations: The Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago signed an Air Services Agreement to expand overflight/landing rights and support trade and tourism.
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