AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGender-Based Violence Watch: Intimate femicides in the Dominican Republic jumped 74% in the first half of 2026 (47 cases vs. 27 in 2025), with advocates urging stronger state protection for 68 minors orphaned by these crimes. Community Activism: Residents of La Cuaba (Pedro Brand) marched to the Presidential Palace demanding the government revoke permits for a major private landfill project, warning it could damage biodiversity and harm local ecotourism. Migration Enforcement: The DGM reported 34,226 Haitian deportations in June, bringing first-half 2026 repatriations to 196,321, with operations carried out alongside security forces. Mental Health at Work: The National Drug Council launched a Workplace Prevention and Wellbeing Plan to train companies and public institutions on mental health promotion and addiction prevention. Culture & Heritage: A fire broke out at the historic Restoration No. 11 Masonic Lodge in Puerto Plata, threatening a key piece of national heritage. Education & International Links: UNAPEC, the René del Risco Bermúdez Foundation, and Mar de Palabras signed a framework agreement to boost cultural and educational projects, especially literature and arts. Tourism & Lifestyle: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas named new leadership for its dining and Altos de Chavón experiences, signaling a fresh push for its culinary scene.
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