AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMining: Barrick has filed for a U.S. IPO of its North American gold business, named American Barrick Gold. Its asset mix remains unclear, but the plan initially included a stake in the Dominican Republic’s Pueblo Viejo mine. Regional Trade: Curaçao is pressing the Netherlands to lift visa requirements for Dominican travelers, arguing easier access could boost tourism, trade and investment with the country’s roughly US$127 billion economy. Border Commerce: Trade at the Jimaní market continues despite Haiti’s violence, with merchants moving produce and bulk goods across the border under tight security. Economic Outlook: The IMF has praised the Dominican economy’s resilience after 5.6% growth in September, while October inflation rose to 5.14% amid global energy pressures. Tourism: Punta Cana won Latin America’s top meetings-and-events destination award for the third year running, strengthening its bid for corporate travel. SME Finance: An IFC deal with Banreservas is set to expand trade-finance support for Dominican small businesses.
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