AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDominican Diaspora & Education: President Luis Abinader met New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to boost DR–NY cooperation on disaster response, environmental work (including the Yaque River), and support for the Dominican community, while also announcing 300 scholarships for young Dominicans in New York (100 postgraduate, 100 undergraduate, 100 tech at ITLA). Culture & Reading: The Santo Domingo International Book Fair kept momentum with school groups and readers seeking stories and knowledge, as library director Rafael Peralta Romero stressed that Dominicans “read and read a lot” even as students rely more on phones. Faith in the Diaspora: In the Bronx, Dominicans gathered for the Virgin of Las Mercedes celebration, reaffirming traditions and prayers across generations. National Pride Abroad: Brooklyn declared September 24 Dominican Pride Day during Abinader’s visit, highlighting the community’s impact and consular upgrades. Tourism & Lifestyle: DR tourism keeps climbing, with 8.56M visitors in the first eight months of 2026, and the country is pushing beyond resorts with more experiences. Environment & Community Care: A green sea turtle was rescued in Santo Domingo and treated after a local wildlife protection effort.
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