AGP Executive Report

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Tourism Boom: The Dominican Republic logged 6,616,671 visitors in the first half of 2026, up 7.7% from 2025 and 11% from 2024—on track to chase 12 million by year-end. MSME Financial Inclusion: MICM and Equifax Dominicana signed an agreement to expand credit access, formalization, and growth support for micro, small, and medium businesses. Water & Internet Gaps: ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 shows only 68% of rural households have safe drinking water (vs. 92% urban), and internet access reaches just 56.2% overall—dropping to 45.5% in rural areas. Extreme Heat Alert: Indomet and NOAA warn sweltering conditions for the next two weeks, with heat index values above 40°C in places; the Health Ministry urges hydration and heat-stroke precautions. Women’s Health & Education: ENHOGAR-MICS finds 12.2% of young women (15–24) started sexual life before 15, with higher rates in rural and lower-income groups. Culture & Fashion: Fashion Freak Fest 2026 returns with “Maison Caribe,” spotlighting Caribbean identity through designers, talks, and activations. Arts & Community: Banreservas Cultural Center Santiago opens the Popular Arts Fair, backing artisans and workshops. Public Safety: Interior Minister Faride Raful condemned the Herrera killing of 16-year-old Darlin Mercado Reyes, calling it “unforgivable police abuse.” State Restructuring: The Public Administration Ministry outlined progress on restructuring the Dominican State, including major mergers to reduce overlap.

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