AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDiplomatic Rift: Nicaragua has ordered the closure of its embassy in the Dominican Republic, escalating tensions after Managua’s stance on Nicaragua’s elections and Santo Domingo’s recall of its ambassador for consultations. Tourism & Taxes: Tourism-related tax revenue in the DR has tripled over the past decade, reaching more than RD$45 billion in 2025, with the sector’s wider economic impact now estimated at 15.9% of GDP. Tech Skills Push: Amazon Web Services and the Dominican government launched AWS Entrena República Dominicana, offering 50,000 free scholarships in AI and cloud computing by 2028. Business Momentum: The Santo Domingo business sector says 18,000 new companies were created in the first half of 2026, alongside rising exports and trade agreements. Education Pressure (PISA): New PISA 2025 results highlight a major reading and math slump, with the DR also flagged for the sharpest global drop in student perseverance. Consumer Watch: Pro Consumidor marked its 18th anniversary, saying it has returned over RD$3.5 billion to consumers in the last five years. Water & Sanitation: The DR will present progress on drinking water and coastal sanitation at an OAS CIDI meeting in Washington. Sports Spotlight: Joheirry Mola Domínguez won Miss World 2026, bringing the crown back to the DR after 44 years.
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