AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWaterfront Upgrade: Santo Domingo Este just finished the second phase of its rebuilt Malecón along Avenida España—about 4.1 km of new parks, bike paths, plazas, and walkways, with officials citing over $11.6M USD in investment. Immigration Shock (US): A new USCIS policy memo says most temporary visa holders seeking a green card must apply abroad, not from inside the U.S., adding fresh uncertainty for many Caribbean families. Public Safety & Health: Dominican activists are pushing for femicides and gender violence to be declared a national emergency, citing at least 32 gender-related killings in the first five months of 2026. Tourism & Hotels: Hilton keeps expanding in the DR, signing a Curio Collection property in Las Terrenas (opening planned for 2028). Local Life: Santo Domingo’s Three Eyes National Park remains a top city escape, with its turquoise underground lagoons drawing visitors below street level.
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