AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCuban Diplomacy Rift: Dominican authorities ordered nine Cuban diplomats and their families to leave, with Cuba’s embassy staff seen packing in Santo Domingo as the deadline nears; Public Protest: Dominican political and labor groups called for a demonstration in front of the Foreign Affairs ministry against the expulsion; Government Shake-Up: President Luis Abinader issued decrees replacing key cabinet figures, including a new COE director and changes across transport, emergencies, housing, ports, and foreign policy; Congress Returns: The National Congress opened the Second Ordinary Legislature of 2026 with pending reforms spanning police, health, education, justice, cybersecurity, labor, and social security; Disaster Readiness: A seismic vulnerability study highlights the need to evaluate and reinforce buildings and essential infrastructure amid high earthquake risk; Health Watch: Malaria and mortality fell, but leptospirosis surged, alongside increases in whooping cough and severe respiratory infections; Economy & Trade: The DR led regional cement exports in 2025 and tourism continues to drive credit growth to the private sector; Workplace Safety: Workplace accidents rose in 2025, with commuting crashes—especially motorcycle-related—making up a large share.
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