AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Security: Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful says 59% of Dominican homicides stem from social conflicts, with the homicide rate at 6.98 per 100,000—the lowest for this date in four years—pushing coexistence and peaceful conflict resolution as the next Citizen Security Plan focus. Justice & Youth: The Attorney General’s Office (PGR) launched a National Internship Program for law, psychology, and technology students, aiming to turn classroom learning into Public Ministry experience and build future prosecutors and forensic specialists. Health Preparedness: The Health Ministry says it has strengthened prevention, surveillance, and emergency response ahead of Santo Domingo 2026, including lab capacity upgrades and tighter monitoring at entry points. Energy & Science: Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos highlighted a DR–U.S. nuclear cooperation memorandum focused on nuclear medicine, radioisotope production, training, and research—explicitly noting it’s not about building nuclear power plants now. Tourism & Disaster Risk: A massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe forced evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists, with reports of at least one death and multiple injuries, renewing calls for stronger resort fire safety. International Spotlight: President Abinader congratulated Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella after preliminary results, reaffirming DR–Colombia ties as Petro urges scrutiny of the vote count.
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