AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupreme Court Watch: The National Council of the Magistracy confirmed Samuel Arias Arzeno as a Supreme Court of Justice judge after completing magistrates’ performance evaluations. Tourism Policy: President Luis Abinader and industry leaders pushed a “higher value” tourism agenda—Abinader stressed ports as the backbone of growth, while Tourism Minister David Collado urged higher hotel rates and more tourist spending; MESCyT also announced 4,000 new English scholarships for tourism workers. Emergency Preparedness: The National Earthquake Evacuation Drill mobilized 3.2 million people across 12,500+ institutions, with Abinader participating at the National Palace. Border Security: The smart fence with Haiti now tops 61 km completed, with a new 14.5 km phase launched in Jimaní. Governance & Procurement: A Social Policy Cabinet coordinator requested RD$6.4 million for a new official SUV amid austerity scrutiny. Trade & Connectivity: DR expanded Canada air routes for the winter season, and AERODOM confirmed Amazon Prime Air cargo flights were suspended in January due to low demand. Public Finance: Monetary poverty fell to 13.75% in Q2 2026, down from 16.65% a year earlier.
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