AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHaiti Crisis & UN Pressure: President Luis Abinader urged the UN to fully deploy and fund the Haiti security force, enforce the arms embargo, and back Haitian institutions as gang violence deepens, warning against “renewing without completing.” Hemispheric Security Push: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition—now including the Dominican Republic—announced coordinated sanctions against 24 narco-terrorist groups, with asset freezes and visa/immigration restrictions. Diplomacy & Mobility: The Dominican Republic and Azerbaijan signed a mutual visa exemption deal for holders of ordinary passports (up to 90 days in each 180-day period) and also agreed on political consultations. UN Recognition for Abinader: Abinader received the Americas Society’s Gold Badge, citing poverty reduction, record exports, and democracy commitments. Trade & Sugar: The U.S. raised the Dominican Republic’s raw cane sugar quota for FY2027 to 201,274 tons. Local Governance & Services: The Ministry of Labor confirmed Thursday, Sept. 24 is Our Lady of Mercy Day, a public holiday with normal operations resuming Friday. Health Policy: CEMDOE and INTEGRA hosted the third International Health Quality and Safety Forum, focusing on patient safety and responsible clinical research.
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