AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Subsidies & Pump Prices: MICM says it approved another RD$1,770.65M in fuel subsidies for Sept. 26–Oct. 2 to cushion higher refined-product costs, with planned retail adjustments of RD$2–RD$4 depending on fuel type. FX Watch: The Central Bank set the dollar at RD$57.48 (buy) and RD$59.93 (sell) for Sept. 25, with OTC rates at RD$58.95/59.78. Tourism & MICE: A dedicated convention center could help the DR land bigger international conferences (IAPCO), while SDQ MICE 2026 highlights growing convention demand. Tourism Growth: The country logged 8.56M visitors in Jan–Aug 2026 (+6.9% vs. 2025), with Punta Cana still the main gateway. Diaspora & Education: Abinader announced 300 scholarships for young Dominicans in New York (including 100 postgraduate, 100 undergraduate, 100 tech at ITLA) and marked Dominican Pride Day in Brooklyn. Climate Resilience: The DR urged UN action on sea-level rise, calling for coordinated coastal adaptation financing to protect vulnerable communities. Security & Foreign Policy: Foreign Minister Bisonó met Lavrov on Haiti, bilateral ties, and concerns about job offers targeting Dominicans to travel to Russia. Regional Security Politics: The “Shield of the Americas” coalition moved to define 24 armed groups for joint action, with the DR among signatories.
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