AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFuel Shock: The Dominican government raised fuel prices by up to RD$8.00 for May 16–22 as global oil climbed, while the state set RD$1.435 billion in subsidies to partially cushion the hit. Citizenship Push: 149 foreign nationals from 30+ countries were sworn in as Dominican citizens in Santo Domingo, including large groups from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. Energy & Deals: President Abinader returned from Panama and Guyana after pushing investment and signing an oil-exploration cooperation agreement; meanwhile, DR and Guyana advanced talks tied to Guyana’s Berbice Block. Aviation: Arajet is resuming nonstop Punta Cana–Ecuador flights from October 2026. Legal/Justice: Authorities opened criminal proceedings in the Survivor Greece boat accident near Saona involving contestant Stavros Floros. Climate Finance: CDB and FRLD trained Caribbean countries—including the DR—on how to tap a US$250M loss-and-damage grant facility. Travel/Business: Santo Domingo will host Funds4impact Summit 2026, aiming to turn funding conversations into co-investment partnerships.
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