AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSolid Waste Law Pushback: Dominican business groups are pushing back after the Senate “rushed” approval of reforms to Law 225-20, warning the process lacked consultation and technical input and could complicate implementation, including new rules on certain single-use plastics. Currency Watch: The Central Bank set Thursday reference rates at RD$57.22/59.99 for the dollar (slight peso depreciation) and RD$65.84/70.19 for the euro (slight appreciation), with exchange agents showing similar trends. Energy Costs From Accidents: EdeNorte said it must absorb RD$3.4M in uninsured grid damage tied to traffic accidents, including pole, transformer, and line repairs across Cibao—highlighting a growing operational cost risk. Trade & Industry: Tobacco exports hit US$1.359B in 2025, supporting 122,000+ direct jobs, while India’s ambassador urged more direct DR trade links to cut logistics costs from third-country routes. Social Care Upskilling: Supérate and Conape graduated 216 licensed home-care providers in Greater Santo Domingo, expanding formal support as the country ages. Regional Shock: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) have killed at least 164 and injured 971, with fears the toll could rise sharply—an economic and logistics stress test for the wider Caribbean.
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