AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Boom: The Dominican Republic logged a historic 6.6 million+ international visitors in the first half of 2026, driven by stronger air links and cruise growth. Destination Planning: Bayahíbe is setting up a permanent working group with hotels and local businesses to coordinate sustainable development, improve services, and protect natural and cultural resources. Culture & Heritage: Santo Domingo inaugurated the 31st International Congress of Caribbean Archaeology, bringing 237 researchers from 23 countries to the Colonial City through July 18. Education & Equity: Inabie provided free eye surgeries to 13 public-school students to remove vision barriers to learning. Women’s Leadership: MICM and the Ministry of Women launched the “Women Who Lead” initiative to boost female leadership and economic autonomy in industry and MSMEs. Public Health: A new study reports dementia rates rising across several Latin American and Caribbean sites, while the DR’s rates appear stable. Community Life: Las Terrenas welcomed new school and high-school gym upgrades for 1,032 students. Politics & Rights: The Senate President clarified that proposed Penal Code changes won’t alter the 30-year statute of limitations for crimes against minors. Security Debate: Firearms registration is up, reigniting calls for stronger prevention strategies in the business sector.
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