AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTax & Investment Rumors: A new claim is circulating that the Dominican Republic may introduce a 10% capital gains tax on investment-property sales by U.S. citizens—readers are asking whether it’s been passed and signed, and when it would take effect. Border & Security Diplomacy: Honduras President Nasry Asfura praised the Dominican Republic as a regional model for border security and military technology under President Luis Abinader. Public Safety & Mobility: The G12 transport group urged the government to modernize public transit and cut traffic deaths, including staggered school/work schedules and limits on heavy vehicles during peak hours. Tourism Development: Punta Bergantín’s tourism and real-estate trust will fund a permanent research program to track economic and social impacts in Puerto Plata and nearby communities. Weather Watch: INDOMET says a tropical wave will bring scattered downpours and isolated thunderstorms, especially across Greater Santo Domingo and several northern and central provinces, while Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants remain under monitoring. Healthcare Basics for Expats: A new guide breaks down how to find doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, and emergency care in the Dominican system. MLB & Identity Fraud: Reports say MLB suspended a Dominican prospect tied to an alleged fake-age and identity plot involving falsified records and a staged death/gravesite.
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