AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Venezuela’s twin quakes have killed at least 920 people, with more than 3,300 injured and hundreds still feared trapped as rescue teams race against time in La Guaira and Caracas. International Aid, Including DR: Foreign teams have started arriving in larger numbers, with the Dominican Republic among the countries sending specialized rescuers and support, while Venezuela tightens access to La Guaira to keep roads clear for emergency transport. DR Health Watch: The Dominican Republic has recorded 14 leptospirosis deaths so far this year, with cases linked to heavy rainfall and flooding. Local Disaster Alert: A magnitude 5 earthquake was recorded in the Dominican Republic on June 26, prompting evacuations and panic in parts of the country. Tourism Economy: Tourism growth is also boosting informal micro-businesses, with a large share of tourism-linked MSMEs operating outside local regulations. Regional Governance: The DR hosted CARIFORUM-EU talks in Santo Domingo, reviewing how to improve trade and investment implementation across the region. Food Waste Relief: Carnival expanded its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, partnering with the Archdiocese of Puerto Plata to distribute unserved prepared meals.
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