AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJudicial Turn: Supreme Court of Justice president Luis Henry Molina and judge Nancy I. Salcedo Fernández told President Luis Abinader they won’t renew their terms, citing the CNM’s evaluation process and saying the judiciary is ready to keep strengthening justice. Criminal Justice Readiness: Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso said the Public Ministry is prepared for the new Penal Code’s entry into force, pointing to prosecutor training, victim support staffing, and new relief positions across districts. Immigration & U.S. Policy Impact: A U.S. pilot program tied to “public charge” rules would require some Dominican applicants to post bonds up to $250,000 for immigrant visas, with consular offices assessing cases individually. Tourism Numbers: Tourism Minister David Collado reported a record 7.7 million visitors in Jan–July 2026, up 7% year-on-year, driven by air and cruise growth. Medical Tourism Scrutiny: New reports say NYPD officer Rebecca De Paula died in Santo Domingo after complications from breast implant removal, with family demanding a malpractice investigation. Diplomacy: President Abinader welcomed new non-resident ambassadors for Lesotho, the Dominican Republic’s own credentialing abroad, The Gambia, and Gabon.
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