AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDominican Diaspora: A Dominican man was shot in New York by an ICE officer during an arrest operation, with his five-year-old child in the car. The child was unharmed. New York police say the officer fired seven rounds; the incident remains under investigation. Energy and Growth: President Luis Abinader opened the ECLAC summit with a call for regional cooperation, while the government plans to tender more than 2,500 megawatts of energy and battery-storage projects by 2028. The World Bank says the Dominican Republic remains among the region’s stronger performers. Tourism: The country welcomed about 9.24 million visitors through September, as officials highlighted Puerto Plata’s recovery and Punta Cana tourism leader Frank Rainieri received a global industry award. Trade and Diplomacy: The government reversed rice import tariffs following U.S. pressure. Venezuela has also signaled interest in gradually normalizing diplomatic relations with the Dominican Republic.
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