AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPenal Code Overhaul: The Chamber of Deputies approved in first reading 32 modifications to the Penal Code reform bill, including changes to how audio/images without consent are sanctioned and reduced penalties for perjury and defamation, while clarifying that certain media and online expressions won’t be treated the same way. Public Safety & Justice: Protests returned in San Cristóbal and Santo Domingo East demanding answers in police-related deaths, including the case of Miguel Antonio Lucas, whose family alleges abuse while in National Police custody. Humanitarian Response: Health Minister Víctor Atallah and the EMT-RD team returned after a 12-day mission in Venezuela, treating 2,502 people as part of Quisqueya Solidaria. International Sports Spotlight: Cuba presented its flag for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, with more than 500 athletes set to compete. Tourism & Local Life: A luxury Punta Cana resort incident captured on video shows a hotel employee attacking guests, with security intervening. Finance & Business: Banco Popular was named Best Bank in the Dominican Republic by Euromoney for the 11th time, and Banreservas backed Cacao Green Ecoluxury, a new mountain real estate development model.
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