AGP Executive Report

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Protected Areas & Land Rights: President Luis Abinader moved to formalize state control over national parks by delivering the first six property titles for land inside Loma Novillero and Montaña La Humeadora, totaling 12.35 million square meters, aiming to curb illegal occupations and strengthen environmental management. Disaster Preparedness: The COE director met geologist Osiris de León to review the country’s seismic risk scenarios and push household-level preparedness under the National Earthquake Contingency Plan. Migration & Border Enforcement: The Dominican Migration authority reported 250,429 irregular immigration cases processed in 2026, including 186,139 deportations, and said it’s tightening controls at binational markets with biometric registration at Dajabón. Human Rights Watchdog: Corporate Accountability Lab says forced labor persists on Dominican sugarcane plantations and urges a U.S. import ban, spotlighting Haitian workers’ vulnerability. Heat Safety: Health Minister Víctor Atallah urged Dominicans to prevent dehydration and heat illness with frequent hydration, shade breaks, and extra care for children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. Tech & Inclusion: Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program, highlighting access to digital tools for broader participation.

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