AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoURBE Boost: President Luis Abinader elevated Rocío Vidal Carballo to executive director of URBE, keeping the agency focused on urban renewal and neighborhood “readequacy” around Greater Santo Domingo. Judicial Security Push: The government and Finjus signed a two-year pact to audit legislative drafts and judicial rulings to strengthen legal stability. Labor Code Backlash: Business groups led by Conep urged Congress to revisit the newly approved Labor Code changes, warning about cost and competitiveness risks. Haiti Trade Resilience: Exports to Haiti rose 23.3% in the first four months of 2026 to $442.7M, even as Haiti’s crisis continues. Telecom for Inclusion: The state highlighted expanded access to education and information via community tech centers, CERTV, and EDUMÁS. Local Urban Pressure: Architect Cristóbal Valdez warned Santo Domingo is becoming a “no man’s land” as sidewalks and zoning rules are ignored.
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