AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Mining: Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos says the Pedernales rare earth exploration project is in an advanced stage, with a resource declaration planned for November and reserves expected to be declared by early 2027. Courts & Public Safety: A National District court ordered three months of preventive detention for Yeudi Miguel Hernández Rodríguez (“Yeo”) in the San Carlos murder case, after a robbery-turned-shooting left Yeuri Rodríguez Batista dead. Weather & Civil Defense: COE placed Greater Santo Domingo and San Cristóbal under green alert due to a tropical wave bringing afternoon downpours, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. Housing & Permits: MIVHED presented progress on the Permitting Modernization Plan, including a new state-owned digital platform aimed at more transparent, traceable construction permitting. Digital Infrastructure: Google announced new Americas subsea cable systems that add the Dominican Republic as a key junction, including links to Panama, Chile, Bermuda, and Florida. Sports & State Support: Miderec will distribute RD$75.5 million in incentives to Santo Domingo 2026 medalists, including RD$300,000 per gold for individuals. Humanitarian Aid: The Dominican government opened a donation collection center for Colombia earthquake relief at the Navy base in Santo Domingo Este. Health Policy: Public Health and DNCD launched a national study using drug-detection tests to assess psychoactive substances in trauma-hospital traffic accident cases.
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