AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBorder Security & Smuggling Crackdown: The Dominican Republic has started building a 14.5-kilometer perimeter fence along the Haiti border in Independencia, with 13-foot height, six watchtowers, 35 culverts, and patrol lanes to boost surveillance and curb illicit trade. Migration Enforcement in the Capital: Immigration inspectors raided 12 food establishments in Greater Santo Domingo, detaining 38 Haitians with irregular status, mostly workers at “Chinese fried chicken” restaurants. Politics & Anti-Corruption: A court ordered preventive detention for the prefect of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Johana Núñez, over alleged illicit enrichment, including asset seizure and restrictions on selling or transferring property. Economy Watch: Inflation eased to 5.13% year-on-year in August 2026, with education-related costs among the biggest contributors. Tourism & Environment: Sargassum is worsening into a national problem, with concerns that it’s damaging beach tourism across the eastern region, including Punta Cana/Bávaro and Bayahibe. Global Spotlight (DR Win): Joheirry Mola Dominguez was crowned Miss World 2026 in Vietnam, with her “Beauty With a Purpose” centered on expanding English education for children in vulnerable communities. Humanitarian Safety at Sea: The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted an overloaded boat near Puerto Rico carrying 77 migrants and later transferred 75 to Dominican authorities.
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