AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCuba-Diplomacy Escalation: The Dominican Republic ordered nine Cuban embassy officials and their families to leave within seven days, citing Vienna Convention authority but withholding the reasons; Cuba says it’s bowing to U.S. pressure and disputes the number affected. Foreign Policy & Security Alignment: The move lands amid broader regional coordination under the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” anti-cartel coalition, with DR repeatedly named among participating countries. Telecom Law Update: Indotel unveiled a proposed General Law on Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity to modernize rules for fiber, mobile networks, satellite links, submarine cables, data centers, and to tighten consumer protections and cybersecurity. Education Leadership Change: President Abinader appointed Dinorah García Romero as rector of ISFODOSU via Decree 517-26, replacing the prior rector. Housing Permitting Push: MIVHED reported a record 201 construction permits in one month and 1,122 permits in the first seven months of 2026, citing modernization and transparency in the permitting system. Tax & Economy: Commentary on the June tax reform argues it was rushed through Congress in seven days, creating unclear compliance rules despite aims to strengthen public finances. Public Safety Case: A driver who struck a Digesett agent after ignoring a red light was sentenced to two years and ordered to pay RD$1 million.
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