AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Security: The United States announced more than $340 million for Caribbean and Central American programs, including funding for digital connections, ports and efforts to counter transnational crime. The Dominican Republic took part in the regional talks. Extradition: Acting President Raquel Peña ordered three Dominican citizens extradited to the United States on separate cases involving alleged cocaine trafficking, murder and fraud. UN Role: The Dominican Republic was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–29, beginning a new three-year term in January. Italy Ties: President Luis Abinader’s Rome visit included a new partnership declaration with Italy and a pitch to Italian businesses to invest in the Dominican Republic. He also announced plans for a Dominican House of Culture in Italy. Digital Governance: Indotel and Sweden signed an RD$44 million agreement to strengthen telecommunications, while the government issued new rules for state digital infrastructure.
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