AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPenal Code Reform Debate: PLD leader Johnny Pujols says proposed Penal Code changes include ambiguous articles that could threaten legal certainty and freedom of expression, flagging provisions tied to “outrage,” discrimination, degrading treatment, and “extortionate defamation.” Justice & Mental Health in Prisons: Forensic psychiatrist Nubia Lluberes warned that nearly 80% of people held in Dominican prisons have mental health problems, arguing the justice system must integrate psychiatric care instead of relying on imprisonment alone. Local Governance: President Luis Abinader inaugurated projects across Santo Domingo province, including a RD$49 million solid waste transfer station in Los Alcarrizos, new school classrooms, sports upgrades, and housing initiatives. Agriculture & Exports: The Agriculture Ministry tightened phytosanitary controls to boost Dominican mango exports to Europe and the U.S., including expanded fruit-fly monitoring and trap review. Humanitarian Cooperation: DR’s Emergency Medical Team returned from a 12-day Venezuela mission, reporting care for 2,502 people. Sports—Corales Puntacana Championship: Italy’s Stefano Mazzoli won the PGA Tour’s Corales Puntacana Championship in his third start, taking home $720,000. Tourism Safety Incident: Viral footage showed a hotel employee at Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana attacking guests and a coworker before security intervened.
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