AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedia & Culture: Hoy newspaper names economist and academic Rolando Guzmán as its new executive editor, pledging “intellectual rigor, plurality, and public service journalism.” Public Safety & Infrastructure: MIVHED and SINEDOM train nearly 200 professionals on the new Dominican Republic Building Code (Volume I), focused on structural safety and seismic design. Health & Accountability: Tragedy in Santo Domingo: NYPD officer Rebecca De Paula dies after breast implant removal surgery; her family is demanding a malpractice investigation into the clinic. Gastronomy & Tourism: Samaná’s “Savor Paradise Sánchez” festival (Aug. 8–9) spotlights Sánchez shrimp with tastings, a cooking competition, and live cultural programming. Arts Abroad: The Dominican Republic launches a Paris artist residency program with France’s Cité internationale des arts, selecting six visual artists from 2026–2028. Local Economy: National Assets collects over RD 57 million in its second public auction of the year, selling vehicles and scrap lots. Community & Family: A gas tank explosion in San Francisco de Macorís kills 10-year-old Yadiel Rosario; his father remains in critical condition.
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