AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake Diplomacy & Aid: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked 147 countries for solidarity after Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes, including help from the Dominican Republic and the U.S., as search-and-rescue efforts continue amid a death toll now above 2,000. Public Safety & Police Reform: The National Police met community leaders in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone to roll out progress on a new police service model aimed at rebuilding trust and improving security. Justice & Crime: The Public Ministry arrested Nancy Estervina de Jesús, accused of kidnapping her husband during a dispute tied to a construction company in Santo Domingo East. Tourism Boom: Tourism Minister David Collado reported a record 6.6 million visitors in the first half of 2026 (+7.7% year-on-year), with June arrivals hitting 975,012. Disaster Preparedness: President Abinader inaugurated the new CEMED emergency headquarters and delivered new response equipment to boost disaster readiness. Business & Costs: A new 0.20% tax on checks and certain electronic transfers starts July 3 under Law 30-26, while COPYMECON warned inflation is squeezing construction MSMEs. Telecom Disruption: Altice Dominicana said it’s still working to restore services after a massive mobile outage caused by an electrical problem. Sports Tech: eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 begins July 3-4, with the Dominican Republic among the eight teams competing.
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