AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAnti-Fraud Push: President Luis Abinader visited the Comptroller General’s Office to announce the strengthening of the Anti-Fraud Unit, expanding its structure to better prevent, detect, and investigate irregularities in public spending. Public Health Alarm: The Ministry of Public Health reported higher child deaths in the first half of 2026, with 762 deaths of children under five recorded from January to June. Tourism & Growth: JP Morgan raised its Dominican Republic growth forecast to 4.3%, citing tourism momentum and stronger domestic demand; tourism hit 6.6M visitors in Jan–Jun. Local Services & Oversight: COBA exceeded its 2025 supervision target by 163%, regulating 56,487 alcohol-selling establishments nationwide. Transport Costs: In Bonao, the transport confederation said fares won’t increase for now and urged safer driving. Jobs From Punta Bergantín: A study estimates 7,000–11,000 direct jobs annually (2025–2030) tied to the Punta Bergantín tourism project in Puerto Plata. Digital Recognition: The Dominican-led GEALC network won the WSIS Prize 2026 for regional digital cooperation in Geneva. Sports & Community: Santo Domingo Este hosted the torch relay for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, while UASD advanced in the Government Softball Tournament.
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