AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Security: FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu recognized President Luis Abinader for the Dominican Republic’s removal from the Hunger Map, citing efforts to improve food access and support agriculture. Aviation and Jobs: American Airlines closed its Santo Domingo office, laying off about 130 employees; flights remain unchanged, with more service planned for November and December. Rice and Trade: Rice producers warn that the end of tariff protections under DR-CAFTA threatens local production and hundreds of thousands of jobs. The government has scheduled talks with the sector on support measures. Regional Security: Santo Domingo hosted an EU-backed summit bringing together representatives from 39 countries to coordinate justice and security efforts against organized crime. Public Finances: Public-sector debt rose by more than US$6 billion in eight months, exceeding the country’s entire education budget.
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