AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Boom: The Dominican Republic hit 6,616,671 visitors in the first half of 2026, up 7.7% year-on-year, with 4,963,542 stayover arrivals by air and 1,653,129 cruise passengers—keeping the country on track to chase 12 million for the year. Humanitarian Solidarity: Arajet and the Dominican government sent humanitarian medical aid to Venezuela, including a mobile hospital and health personnel, while Vice President Raquel Peña welcomed Dominican rescuers back after earthquake response efforts. Extreme Heat Watch: INDOMET and NOAA warn the “extremely severe” heat is expected to persist through at least mid-July, with temperatures and heat index risks raising the likelihood of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Everyday Access Gaps: New ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 results show only 56.2% of Dominican households have internet, and rural areas lag (45.5% vs. 60.2% urban); rural drinking water access is also low at 68% (92% urban). Business & Finance: MICM and Equifax Dominicana signed an agreement to expand financial inclusion and formalization for MSMEs, and Banreservas was recognized by Revista Summa among leading regional companies. Local Community Sports: Santo Domingo Este launched the XXI Asoprosado Chata Tournament 2026 with 55 teams and more than 1,000 athletes.
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