AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMining Protest Escalates: The Dominican Popular Coordinator (CPN) says Canadian GoldQuest, Unigold, and Belfond still hold permits for the Romero gold and copper project in the Cordillera Central—despite protests that forced a pause—calling the permits a threat to water and farming and demanding a presidential decree to permanently stop the project. Migration & Security: The DR will temporarily accept limited third-country deportees from the US under the “Shield of the Americas” deal (excluding Haiti and unaccompanied minors), while also renewing US access to Las Américas and San Isidro for surveillance and training. US Visa Pressure: Washington imposed visa bans on 13 people tied to an India-based firm accused of fentanyl trafficking. Tourism Tech Push: The DR launched a Miami-based AI travel planning platform to personalize trips across major destinations. Local Enforcement: Migration authorities warn employers of undocumented foreign workers face fines and must use proper permits and reporting. Crime Snapshot: The DR reports 394 violent deaths in the first four months of 2026.
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