AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPolice Reform Push: The Senate approved in first reading a bill to modify the Organic Law of the National Police, aiming to create a special career regime and tighten professional standards before a second discussion. Public Health & Rights: DIDA warned it will go to court if private clinics suspend care for Primera ARS and ARS Futuro patients, as ANDECLIP announced an indefinite suspension of non-emergency services starting July 14. Health System Upgrade: The Ministry of Public Health added two GeneXpert machines to expand rapid TB testing nationwide to 36 devices, targeting faster diagnosis and drug-resistant detection. Security & Accountability: A Santo Domingo court sentenced a businessman to two years (suspended) and ordered RD$47.7M in restitution after electricity fraud involving illegal connections to Edeeste. Civic Unrest: Pot-banging protests continued for a third night in Greater Santo Domingo after the death of Darlin Mercado in Herrera, with residents also voicing anger over the tax reform. Environment & Infrastructure: Environmentalists urged officials to rethink a proposed Santo Domingo East monorail route, warning it could damage the legally protected bluff system along Ecológica Avenue. Regional Diplomacy: U.S. Ambassador Leah Francis Campos said Washington is prioritizing Latin America and flagged concerns about China’s growing influence, while also stressing cooperation with the DR.
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