AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChild Safety Online: UNICEF reports 20 million children ages 12–17 in 21 countries faced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, with nearly 60% of cases happening on social media and about 14% via online games—plus very low reporting to authorities. Immigration & Community: A Migration Policy Institute estimate says unauthorized Dominican immigrants in the U.S. rose about 30% from 2019 to 2023, making Dominicans the largest Caribbean group among the unauthorized. Policy & Rights: The Dominican Republic signed on to the Geneva Consensus Declaration on women’s health and family strengthening, framing it as support for women’s rights and better access to health. National Debate: A bill in the Chamber of Deputies proposes mandatory military service for Dominicans ages 18–35, with selection by registration and lottery and stated exemptions. Travel & Lifestyle: Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana opens as an adults-only all-inclusive, while Santo Domingo’s Casas del XVI joins IHG’s Vignette Collection, keeping its historic-house identity. Health Reminder: A Dominican Republic contact-lens story highlights the risk of showering with lenses after a rare infection led to temporary blindness. Local Culture & Faith: Catholics marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by recalling clergy ministry and first-responder support. Security at Travel Gate: In Philadelphia, a K9 alert led to seizure of nearly $19,000 from Dominican Republic-bound travelers for undeclared currency.
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