AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Drug List Update: The White House renewed its FY2027 “major drug transit/illicit producing” designation for the Dominican Republic, while stressing the label is based on geography and trade factors—not a direct judgment of current enforcement. Border Trade Plan: The government is moving to pilot “dry ports” in the Comendador–Belladere corridor to speed cross-border commerce and tighten security. Tech & Consumer Safety: INDOTEL is investigating an alleged Claro data exposure affecting mobile customers, and ProUsuario warned sellers about scams using fake transfer/deposit receipts that pressure victims to hand over goods before funds clear. Tourism & Investment: DR is set to host “Dominican Week in France” in October to court investors and buyers (including at SIAL Paris), while French tour operators report DR is back in the top 10 long-haul destinations. Environment & Finance: Fondo Sur is advancing a US$500,000 conservation fund to protect watersheds and marine ecosystems in the southwest. Business Expansion: Lopesan opened a new family-focused all-inclusive in Punta Cana with a water park and multiple pools, adding to a major Punta Cana room expansion. Digital Payments: Ualett launched international transfers from its app, with Dominican Republic among the first supported corridors.
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