AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDominican Diaspora: Dominican immigrant Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot by a U.S. immigration agent in New York while his 5-year-old son was in the car; the child was unharmed. The shooting sparked protests and sharp criticism from city leaders, while U.S. officials defended the operation and details remain under investigation. Human Trafficking: The Dominican Republic advanced to Tier 2 in the U.S. assessment, citing more investigations, labor inspections and victim protections. A proposed law change would remove the need to prove force, fraud or coercion in cases involving child trafficking. UNICEF also warned of violence and controlling practices affecting girls in the country. Culture & Heritage: Santo Domingo’s Book Fair drew 714,322 visitors and generated more than RD$97 million in sales. Santo Domingo Mayor Carolina Mejía was named honorary ambassador of Dominican larimar, the country’s distinctive blue gemstone.
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