AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolice Leadership Shake-Up: President Abinader named Ernesto Rodríguez García as the new director general of the National Police, promoting him to major general—an appointment that residents say won’t fix crime without deeper institutional changes. Diplomatic Fallout With Cuba: The Dominican Republic confirmed it requested nine Cuban diplomats and their families leave within seven days; reports say they departed before the deadline, while the Duartian Institute urged Abinader to explain any alleged U.S. pressure and defend sovereignty. Foreign Ministry Transition: Roberto Álvarez wrapped up a six-year term as foreign minister and was replaced by Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, as Abinader also reshuffled other key posts. Government Restructuring: Decrees 551-26 and 554-26 appointed new leadership at INTRANT and updated roles across housing and port authorities. Public Sector Payroll Watch: A new CREES/ILO-based report says the DR has one of the highest shares of public employees in the region, raising concerns about the state payroll’s fiscal weight. Trade/Legal Pressure Tool: Senator Félix Bautista filed a bill to ban forced-labor imports, aiming to strengthen the DR’s case for tariff relief from the U.S.
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