AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMLB & Sports Integrity: Major League Baseball suspended Dominican prospect Daury David Severino Damaso after an age-fraud plot tied to a $2.8M pre-deal with the Cleveland Guardians, involving fake identity documents, falsified school/medical records, and even a staged death certificate and gravesite. Energy Policy: The Dominican government kept weekly fuel prices unchanged for Aug. 29–Sept. 4, freezing LPG at RD$135.20 per gallon while subsidies total RD$1,209.1 million to cushion global cost increases. Tourism Accessibility: Puerto Plata signed “Puerto Plata, Accessible Destination” to expand inclusive tourism for people with disabilities and older adults, with assessments, training, infrastructure upgrades, and marketing. Local Governance & Transport: The G12 group presented proposals to modernize public transportation and cut traffic deaths, including staggered school/work schedules, safer corridors, more electric vehicles, and stricter rules for heavy vehicles during peak hours. Business Leadership: Magda Canalda was appointed president of Firetech on its 25th anniversary, with founder Juan Carlos Guilbe moving to chairman. Healthcare & Trust: A forum in September will focus on patient safety as a system strategy, linking quality, governance, innovation, and public trust. Culture: Este Festival 2026 opened in Higüey, spotlighting eastern provinces’ art and gastronomy.
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