AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Travel Boom: Canada and Europe are driving a fresh surge in Dominican Republic travel, with 465,868 Canadian visitors and 351,800 European arrivals in the first quarter—together topping 817,000 in just three months. Urban Lifestyle: Santo Domingo is expanding its sidewalk recovery program, turning once-blocked public paths into linear parks with lighting, murals, trees, and safer pedestrian access. Culture Abroad: The Dominican Book and Culture Festival wrapped up in New York after three days that drew thousands, with Duarte’s legacy a major theme and next year’s dates already announced. Sports & Community: Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps received the “Flame of Values” torch for Santo Domingo 2026, spotlighting discipline and fair play as the Games’ relay heads toward the July 24 opening. Women’s Safety: A worrying week of violence against women has left at least six dead, reigniting calls for stronger prevention and protection policies. Queer Cinema: Larimar Films and partners back Kryzz Gautier’s Dominican-set queer period romance “Echoes,” aiming for a late-2027 production start. Regional Mobility: Panama lifted the consular stamp requirement for Dominican citizens, easing travel between the two countries.
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