AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJones Act Pressure on Puerto Rico: The Washington Post argues the U.S. should permanently relax Jones Act enforcement for Puerto Rico after propane purchases surged once temporary exemptions were granted, warning the law forces the island to buy costlier fuel from markets that lack compliant LPG ships. Youth Debate Push: The Dominican Republic submitted its bid to host the 2028 World Schools Debate Championship, building on the V National Debate Championship’s push for critical thinking and democratic dialogue. Baseball & Youth Sports: LIDOM named Welington Castillo manager for the Dominican team at the III Kids Caribbean Series in Mexico. Public Auction Watch: National Assets will hold its second 2026 public auction on July 31 with 184 lots, including vehicles and scrap, with inspections and registration deadlines set for late July. CAC Games Highlights: Dominican rowing duo André Mora and Jaime Machado won gold; judo also featured a standout gold-medal performance at Santo Domingo 2026. Health & Industry: DP World says it earned ISO 13485 certification in the Dominican Republic to better support medical-device logistics. Food Security Summit: The DR will host a Latin American food security summit in August, bringing regional officials to Santo Domingo to share strategies. Economy Update: The Dominican Republic’s economy grew 6.4% year-on-year in June 2026, the strongest monthly expansion of the year.
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