AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Dominican cultural diplomacy under fire: The Trump administration removed a Kehinde Wiley painting commissioned for the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo (“Young Artists After Siamesas 1960”) and is weighing a sale, after officials branded it “woke,” sparking fresh debate over art, identity, and politics. LGBTQ+ legal push: LGBT+ groups asked the Dominican Constitutional Court to fix what they call an omission in the new Penal Code’s anti-discrimination protections, arguing sexual orientation isn’t explicitly covered. Sports governance: The Executive approved new regulations for professional and recreational baseball, including tighter oversight, a national registry, and added safeguards for minors. Education & culture: A new School of Fine Arts opened in Mao (Valverde) to expand arts training beyond major cities. Community & diaspora vibes: Brooklyn’s Dominican Night at the Bandshell brings bachata, dembow and more to Prospect Park, celebrating Dominican culture through the diaspora. Visa reality check: The U.S. temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide, affecting applicants in the Dominican Republic who must follow embassy updates.
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