AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisaster Response & Logistics: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes keep escalating: the death toll is reported at 920 with 3,360 injured and more than 50,000 missing, while foreign rescue teams and aid finally start arriving and governments tighten access routes to speed emergency transport. Regional Industry Impact: The Dominican Republic is named among the countries sending rescue support, underscoring how DR logistics and civil protection ties into wider Caribbean response efforts. Trade & Jobs (Tobacco): The Dominican tobacco sector earned over US$1.3B in export earnings in 2025 and supports 122,000+ direct jobs, with 130 companies operating in free zones and exports up 41% since 2019. Economy Watch (Mining): Mining led DR’s productive sectors with 9.7% growth through May, driven by gold, silver, and construction materials, helping sustain overall 4.2% growth. Food Waste & Shipping: Carnival expands its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, aiming to move prepared, unserved meals safely from ship to shore in port communities. Tourism & Travel Tech: Advantage Travel Partnership adds Vairo to its supplier network to automate offline booking workflows, while DR’s tourism ecosystem continues to attract partnerships and new services. Governance & Events: The World Governments Summit Dialogue for Latin America and the Caribbean is set for Nov. 20–21 in Cap Cana, bringing senior officials and business leaders to the DR.
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