AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHaiti Crisis & DR Border Links: The UN says nearly 200,000 people have been forcibly returned to Haiti in the first eight months of 2026, after a deadly gang attack near Port-au-Prince; the UN warns illegal arms flow is worsening the conflict, with many guns reportedly trafficked through the land border with the Dominican Republic. Public Life & Mobility: G12 presented proposals to modernize Dominican transportation, including staggered school/work schedules, safer road enforcement across all municipalities, and limits on heavy vehicles during peak hours. Tourism & Community Safety: Puerto Plata’s Tourism Ministry launched “Tourism Close to You,” aiming to strengthen destination organization and safety with local stakeholders. Culture in the East: Este Festival 2026 opens in Higüey (Aug. 28–30), spotlighting eastern provinces’ traditions and gastronomy. Sports (Youth): Venezuela won the Pan American Children’s Baseball title again, beating the Dominican Republic 6–3 in Santo Domingo. Arts & Diplomacy: The U.S. State Department removed a Kehinde Wiley painting from its Santo Domingo embassy, and is exploring whether it can be sold after officials criticized it as “woke.” Data & Policy: ONE unveiled the National Statistical Plan 2025–2028 to close major data gaps and improve how public policy is guided by reliable numbers.
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