AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoForeign Investment Signals: The Dominican Republic is getting “more legible” to global investors, with US$3.28B in foreign direct investment in H1 2026 (+7.7%), and a push for higher-value tech sectors under a 2026–2036 strategy. Tourism & Environment: Asonahores says sargassum solutions must protect beaches and also benefit local communities, as 2026 seaweed arrivals are expected to rise. Labor & Trade Risk: A watchdog report says forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields tied to Central Romana, renewing calls for the U.S. to reinstate an import ban. Mining Shake-Up: The Superior Administrative Court canceled Falcondo’s Quisqueya I mining concession after long inactivity and missed reporting, ending a nearly seven-decade deal. Hospitality & Real Estate: Asonahores says Airbnb listings in Santo Domingo now outnumber hotel rooms, urging regulation for safety, quality, and tax compliance. Finance for Production: Banreservas’ new leadership marks its first year with RD$282.4B in loans (47.9% to productive sectors). Cocoa Exports: Dominican cocoa exports hit US$669M in 2025 (+55%), with a Chocolate Festival set for Sept. 11–13. Aviation/Identity Services: JCE expanded civil registry and ID issuance to 1,762 people in Haina via mobile services.
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