AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCentral American Games Boost: Asonahores says the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 (July 24–Aug 8) will drive sports tourism and a “multiplier effect” across hotels, transport, commerce and entertainment. Metro Safety Incident: The Santo Domingo Metro says a person entered the tracks at Juan Pablo Duarte station, triggering an emergency protocol and evacuation; authorities are investigating. Public Finance: The government asked the Senate to approve amendments to the 2026 General State Budget, projecting RD$1.383T in revenue, RD$1.785T in spending, and a RD$280.6B deficit, with added funding for priority institutions. Police Reform: Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful reiterated that abuses won’t go unpunished, pointing to training, body cameras and citizen security plans. Human Trafficking Probe: The Attorney General’s Office of the DR and Chile agreed to form a joint team targeting trafficking, migrant smuggling and money laundering. Hunger Milestone: The FAO removed the DR from its hunger map after undernourishment fell below 2.5%, with Abinader citing programs like school feeding and social protection. Games Logistics: The Olympic Shelter (Alodom) says it housed hundreds of athletes preparing for Santo Domingo 2026, while competitions kicked off with water polo and badminton.
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