AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCuban Diplomatic Fallout: The Dominican Republic rejected the expulsion of Cuban diplomats, with the Left Movement MIU calling it a “sovereignty crisis” and linking it to U.S. pressure and the Fidel Castro centenary. Security at the Games: A Diario Libre investigation says Cuban state agents infiltrated Santo Domingo’s Central American and Caribbean Games, even wearing other athletes’ uniforms, and Dominican forces removed some suspects. Forced Labor Pressure: A human-rights report says forced labor persists on Dominican sugarcane plantations tied to Central Romana, urging the U.S. to reinstate an import ban. Government Digital Push: President Abinader launched Eficompras, the state’s first virtual store, to speed up public purchases and boost MSME participation. Gambling Crackdown: A new gambling bill would treat tampering with raffle or game results as a serious crime, with up to 10 years in prison. Public Health: DR will keep its childhood vaccination schedule despite U.S. changes, while reporting leptospirosis deaths and urging prevention. Business Climate: Industrial confidence stayed favorable in Q2 2026, with AIRD indices above 50.
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