AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoURBE Push in Greater Santo Domingo: President Luis Abinader promoted Rocío Vidal Carballo to executive director of URBE, keeping the agency focused on urban renewal and neighborhood readequacy around the Ozama River. Trade Resilience with Haiti: Dominican exports to Haiti rose 23.3% in the first four months of 2026 to US$442.7M, even as Haiti’s crisis continues—cement, steel bars and wheat products led the mix. Tourism Access Upgrade: Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence trained Dominican operator Xploratur for “Xploratur Access,” aiming to raise standards for inclusive, accessible excursions for cruise passengers. Business-Policy Spotlight: First Lady Raquel Arbaje told AmChamDR that sustainable development needs stronger public-private alliances. Global Signals: Diageo is rolling out Don Julio and Casamigos World Cup activations across 34 airports, including Santo Domingo. What’s missing: No major new DR-only finance or energy deal was confirmed in the latest hours beyond URBE and the Haiti trade update.
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