AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCustoms & Haiti Trade: AIRD backed new General Directorate of Customs rules for goods transiting to Haiti, including a 24-hour advance request, departure deadlines, and tighter cargo supervision to reduce irregularities. Security Crackdown: Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful said a Joint Task Force rescued 14 minors in Haina and arrested 13 people after alleged forced labor and abuse at the Restoring Life Foundation. Banking Leadership: President Abinader appointed Víctor Cedeño Brea as the new Superintendent of Banks, replacing Alejandro Fernández W., with a two-year term. Infrastructure Plan: Public Works Minister Eduardo Estrella outlined a road agenda aimed at faster interregional travel, including removing traffic lights on major corridors and expanding key highways. Regional Business: Cemento Panam (Grupo Estrella) bought the Cementos Fortaleza plant in Acajutla, El Salvador, adding a 350,000-ton annual capacity hub. Culture & Museums: Joan Ferrer was sworn in as Director General of Museums with a six-pillar plan to modernize the museum network and expand access. Tourism & Hospitality: Dominican Restaurant Week 2026 kicks off National Gastronomy Month, while Hyatt opened Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana.
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