AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHaiti–DR Football Fallout: The Dominican Republic banned Haiti’s national football team from using DR sports facilities after crowd trouble at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, with Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz announcing the decision and President Luis Abinader backing it; the ban follows Haiti’s 4-1 win and controversy over a Haitian striker’s “Hispaniola is Haiti” remark. Public Safety Push: President Luis Abinader urged about 70 wanted fugitives to surrender, saying police will keep hunting people with multiple criminal records as the country cites tens of thousands of outstanding arrest warrants. Economy Watch: The Central Bank says the Dominican economy grew 4.5% through August, with construction, services, and free-zone manufacturing among key contributors. Anti-Drug Enforcement: DNCD and the Spanish Civil Guard arrested a suspected drug kingpin in Punta Cana as part of an international operation. Aviation & Connectivity: The government is negotiating with foreign carriers to expand air links and pursue aviation hub status. Regional Influence: A Latinobarómetro poll finds China viewed more positively than the US across Latin America, with the DR among the few exceptions. Tourism/Business: Casa de Campo named Magellan Jets its preferred private aviation partner, highlighting faster private arrivals via nearby La Romana access.
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