AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health: The Health Ministry reported 76 new dengue cases in epidemiological week 42, bringing this year’s confirmed total to 556. Malaria cases are down 82% from the same period last year, while leptospirosis remains elevated. Tourism and Travel: IHG has opened a 115-room Holiday Inn near Puerto Plata, while Arajet says it has carried five million passengers and now serves more than 30 destinations. Costa Cruises also signed a 10-year La Romana partnership. Puerto Plata made a new list of the Caribbean’s most affordable winter destinations. Consumer Affairs: Pro Consumidor temporarily shut eight businesses over violations including unregistered products and goods displayed where children could see them. Household Costs: Dominicans continue to report rising food prices, while social security officials say they want to reduce medical co-payments estimated to exceed RD$24 billion this year. Privacy: The Dominican Republic has barred mass biometric identification in public spaces without a court order.
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