AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUrban Development: President Luis Abinader and National District Mayor Carolina Mejía inaugurated the Paseo 30 de Mayo Sports Park, a major new public space in Santo Domingo with speed skating facilities for the Santo Domingo 2026 Games plus lanes, courts, parks, and community amenities. Economic Policy: Abinader enacted Law 30-26, formalizing the government’s anti-crisis plan with measures aimed at fiscal discipline, tax compliance, and protecting public finances amid global uncertainty. Regional Trade & Diplomacy: Abinader pushed for stronger CARIFORUM–EU implementation, arguing the trade framework should drive investment and competitiveness, as the CARIFORUM–EU Joint Council met in the DR for the first time since 2017. Municipal Transparency: The Chamber of Accounts (CCRD) trained Eastern-region local officials on using the SICEEP system to improve transparency and accountability in municipal budgets and execution reports. Tourism & Business: Asonahores highlighted growth potential for “shopping tourism” in Santo Domingo, stressing the need to advance tax-free tourism rules and to leverage the near-complete convention center for MICE events. Climate Preparedness: The DR activated its 2026 Cyclone Season Contingency Plan as El Niño is expected to raise drought risk and temperatures, while still leaving room for major storms. Sports & National Events: Baseball pre-selection for Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games gets underway, with a call for practice at IPL Academy in Santo Domingo Este.
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