AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPenal Code Overhaul: The Executive Branch sent the Senate a bill to amend Law 74-25, targeting 18 Penal Code articles—including Article 354 on fraudulent medical certificates—after legal challenges and constitutional concerns. Free Speech Pushback: Communicator Santiago Matías (Alofoke) says Congress will introduce changes to 16 articles before the new Penal Code takes effect, following meetings with President Abinader and alternative media/legal teams amid “gag law” fears. Immigration Enforcement: A viral video shows 20 Haitian migrants packed inside a Honda CR-V after Dominican soldiers stopped the vehicle near Macheteros; authorities say the group lacked immigration status and the driver was detained. Government & Heritage: Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the restored Alcázar de Colón Museum and launched an RD$86M public lighting upgrade in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. Environment: The Environment Ministry, RD Vial and Digecac announced a two-year plan to plant 10 million trees along major highways and avenues. Regional Digital Win: The Dominican Republic’s GEALC network won the WSIS Prize 2026 for regional digital cooperation, reinforcing its role in cybersecurity and digital government training.
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