AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHumanitarian Response: The Dominican Republic is sending an internationally certified Type 1 Emergency Medical Team to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including a mobile hospital and nearly 40 specialized health professionals, coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health and the COE. Regional Trade & Jobs: Dominican tobacco exports generated over US$1.3b in 2025, supporting more than 122,000 direct jobs; the sector includes 130 tobacco-related companies in free zones and has expanded sharply since 2019. Mining & Growth: Mining led Dominican productive growth in the first five months of 2026, up 9.7%, with stronger gold, silver, and construction-material output supporting overall economic expansion. Border Governance: A Dominican-Haitian border migration report (INM/World Bank) flags weak coordination, discretionary enforcement, and poor deportation transit conditions, while noting nearly 2,000 Haitian workers cross daily for construction and agriculture. Aviation Training: Sky High Dominicana inaugurated a new Aeronautical Training Center to expand pilot and airline staff training, with clean-energy operations and planned IDAC certifications. Environment & Tourism: Asonahores warns the Senate’s solid waste law amendments lack technical studies and consultation, urging waste-based contributions and recognition of existing recycling investments. Seismic Watch: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the Dominican Republic, with authorities reporting no tsunami threat and no major damage or injuries.
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