AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConsumer Costs: Dominicans say food prices are squeezing household budgets, while premium gasoline and diesel each rose RD$4 per gallon; the government says fuel subsidies will cushion the impact. Tourism: La Romana secured 10-year fly-and-cruise partnerships with Costa and AIDA, giving the port and travel operators a longer planning horizon. Investment: Spanish business leaders cited the Dominican Republic’s growth and investment potential, while President Luis Abinader met with the European Investment Bank to discuss support for energy, transport and small businesses. Trade and Industry: A Salvadoran trade mission held 48 meetings with Dominican buyers to explore export and distribution deals. Alicorp also completed its US$150.5 million purchase of Flora Food Group’s Latin American business, including Dominican operations. Infrastructure and Energy: DP World completed the first phase of a new warehouse at Caucedo Economic Zone, and Acciona is adding 42 MWh of battery storage across Dominican solar farms. Abinader also announced that Amber Highway construction is expected to begin within 15 days.
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