AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFIFA Governance Crisis: Gianni Infantino, in the Dominican Republic, dodged questions from Sky News reporter James Matthews with a “hairdressers” quip after being pressed on whether he betrayed football over a failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits; the moment landed amid mounting calls for his resignation and wider confederation opposition. Youth Tournament Clash: CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani asked Infantino to stay away from a CFU Under-14 event in Punta Cana, warning his presence would “undermine” the matches—yet Infantino still appeared publicly with Dominican officials. Diplomacy: Pakistan’s new ambassador, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, presented credentials to President Luis Abinader, pledging deeper ties in trade, investment, IT, tourism, and people-to-people links. Energy Costs: The Dominican government approved RD$1.312B in fuel subsidies for Aug. 22–28 as regular gasoline and diesel rise RD$3 per gallon. Telecom Policy: INDOTEL awarded Viettel spectrum rights for 4G/5G in the DR, signaling new competition in mobile services. Legislation Watch: Deputy Rogelio Alfonso Genao defended the gambling regulation bill amid scrutiny of a “special discount” regime tied to tax-debt reductions for operators. Aviation Reform: Héctor Porcella proposed a new Aviation Law and a Civil Aviation Superintendency to consolidate and modernize the sector. Food Security Milestone: A UN report says the Dominican Republic is the last country in Latin America to reach “zero hunger.”
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