AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWork & Aging: The Dominican Republic’s Conape is keeping older adults in the labor force through its “Wisdom Intern” program, with 208 seniors active as of June and participants returning to roles in areas like legal and culture. Sports & Diplomacy: After crowd violence around the Oct. 1 Haiti–DR Nations League match, Dominican Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz banned the Haitian national team from playing in DR venues, with President Luis Abinader backing the move; Haiti won 4-1 and the dispute is now spilling into official policy. Digital Governance: UN ODET urged Dominican-led regional efforts to make digital public infrastructure safer and more inclusive, calling for safeguards, oversight, user support, and sustainable financing beyond initial tech rollouts. Environment: Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez pushed a coordinated, proactive regional response to sargassum at an EU-Caribbean conference, using satellite monitoring and on-the-ground coordination. Foreign Policy: Santo Domingo announced it will withdraw its embassy from Nicaragua, citing lack of freedoms and power concentration under Ortega and Murillo, as the OAS weighs next steps. Legal & Finance: A lawyer warned Dominican officials could face legal action over alleged noncompliance with pension court rulings, claiming RD$53.06 million in retroactive differences plus ongoing obligations.
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