AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSpain-DR Business Push: Spanish Ambassador Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos says ties run deeper than diplomacy, pointing to Spain as the DR’s top foreign investor in 2025 with US$1.086B (21.5% of FDI) and citing legal certainty as a magnet for Spanish firms. Aviation Expansion: Arajet keeps scaling up—its 15th Boeing 737 MAX, “Isla Catalina,” is set to arrive and enter service, reinforcing the DR’s role as a regional air hub. Policy & Freedom Message: President Abinader received the Champion of Freedom Award in Miami, stressing that freedom needs responsibility, stronger institutions, transparency, and rule of law. Cost Pressure: Inflation ticked up to 5.1% year-on-year, with April’s rise linked to fuel-price pressure. Cybersecurity Boost: ITLA and Fortinet announced a digital defense partnership aimed at strengthening local talent for secure nearshore operations. Tourism Reality Check: “Survivor Greece” filming was paused after contestant Stavros Floros was seriously injured off Saona Island.
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