AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBorder Security: President Luis Abinader warned Haitian armed gangs they would face a forceful response if they approach the Dominican border, citing increased troop deployments, armored vehicles, aircraft and drones. Dominican hospitals have also activated emergency protocols amid border tensions, as the country supports the deployment of Salvadoran troops to Haiti. Presidential Security: A 29-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged plot to attack Abinader during Constitution Day events; prosecutors say they are examining seized devices and chemicals. Economic Outlook: Fitch raised the Dominican Republic’s sovereign rating from BB- to BB with a stable outlook, forecasting 4.5% growth in 2026 and citing resilient finances and stronger policy. Business and Tourism: Acciona plans to build three energy-storage systems in the country, while DP World completed the first phase of a new warehouse at Caucedo. Celebrity Cruises’ new Xcite ship is also set to include Dominican Republic stops on seven-night Caribbean voyages from Miami starting in 2028. Diplomacy: Abinader met former Spanish prime minister José María Aznar in Madrid during his visit for the Ibero-American Summit.
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