AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Travel: Flair Airlines announced direct flights from Vancouver to León, Mexico (Guanajuato) starting Oct. 3, positioning León as a new cultural gateway for Canadians. Film & Culture: London-based Peanuts Entertainment launched with Dominican actor-filmmaker Amílcar Franco, unveiling the Mirabal Sisters-inspired period drama “Alive in Their Garden.” Public Safety: An 11-year-old died after falling from a mechanical ride (“La Estrellita”) during patron saint festivities in Hato Mayor del Rey; she spent eight days in intensive care. Literature & Education: Jesuit priest Pablo Virgilio Mella won the Eduardo León Jimenes Literary Award for “Ética de la praxis educativa,” donating the RD$1 million prize to his publisher. Local Governance & Environment: President Abinader met NY Gov. Kathy Hochul at the UNGA to boost disaster preparedness, environmental cleanup of the Yaque del Norte River, and protections for Dominican immigrant communities. National Policy: The Abinader administration submitted a RD$2.0 trillion 2027 budget to Congress, including major increases for education, health, and social protection. Sports & Community: Dominican Jesuit? (No)—Jaguars nominated two local high school students for the NFL Latino Youth Honors, spotlighting cultural pride and leadership. Books & Reading: Santo Domingo International Book Fair activity continues to draw students and readers, with calls to keep reading in both print and digital formats.
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