AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSidewalks Under Siege: Urbanist Cristóbal Valdez says Santo Domingo is turning into a “no man’s land,” as developers and owners grab pedestrian space and ignore density rules—turning walkways into hazards. Mining Freeze: The Dominican Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering backs President Abinader’s suspension of exploration tied to the Romero gold project, calling it a necessary move to protect water, food safety, and the environment. Public-Private Push: First Lady Raquel Arbaje tells AmChamDR that sustainable development depends on real alliances with shared responsibility. Health Spotlight: The World Health Assembly honors Dominican health leader Víctor Atallah among global primary-care champions as the DR presides over the WHA this year. Mobility Pressure: A motorcycle boom continues—imports are up sharply—while warnings grow about riders using sidewalks and courts often ruling in their favor. Regional Diplomacy: Curaçao hosts the first official PARLATINO Caribbean Commission meetings, with Dominican Republic among the delegations. Tech/Payments: PayPal expands PayPal USD access to 70 markets, signaling faster, lower-cost cross-border commerce.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.