AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDominican Culture & Reading: Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD 2026) kicked off with new Panama, José Mármol and Comic pavilions, spotlighting folklore, a major Dominican literary voice, and visual culture—plus a steady stream of students and families pushing the message that reading still matters, even as phones and tablets change how people consume content. Diaspora & Community: President Luis Abinader met New York Governor Kathy Hochul to deepen cooperation on emergency response and environmental work (including the Yaque River), while Brooklyn leaders declared Sept. 24 Dominican Pride Day during Abinader’s visit. Education & Language Debate: A proposal to add Haitian Creole courses in Dominican public schools sparked strong backlash, fueling renewed debate over identity, sovereignty, and island politics. Environment & Coastal Risk: Dominican Republic officials urged coordinated sea-level rise adaptation planning and funding to protect coastal communities and livelihoods as erosion and flooding pressures grow. Border & Security: The Dominican Army reported major contraband seizures and detained thousands of irregular migrants during border operations.
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