AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health & Anti-Corruption: President Luis Abinader warned that anyone behind alleged irregularities in the SeNaSa 2.0 probe in the public health system will face the full force of the law as the Public Prosecutor’s Office carried out raids tied to alleged fraud. National Budget: The Council of Ministers approved the 2027 General State Budget bill at about RD$2.037 trillion, with priorities including education, health, social protection, infrastructure, and border security. Justice in High-Profile Case: A Dominican court ordered a one-week recess in the trial over the 2025 Jet Set nightclub collapse that killed 236 people, with the hearing set to resume Sept. 25. Fuel Prices Backlash: Fuel price hikes triggered public backlash, with community groups criticizing the government for raising gasoline and diesel without accounting for impacts on basic necessities. Crime & Security: National Police confirmed two deaths and five injuries in the Los Coquitos shooting in Boca Chica involving artists “Diddy Glow” and “Cotuí,” correcting earlier misinformation. International Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic and Jordan began a visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders starting Sept. 19, aimed at easing official travel.
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