AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSanto Domingo Mobility Upgrade: The Santo Domingo Metro’s Line 2C is now fully operating, ending the need to transfer at María Montez Station and enabling a continuous ride to Los Alcarrizos; the free-fare period ends this Sunday and standard fares kick in. Colonial City Revitalization: President Luis Abinader inaugurated the restored Alcázar de Colón Museum and launched the Colonial City Electromobility Route, a pilot with electric buses and charging infrastructure supported by the IDB and the EU. Digital Government Push: The Dominican Republic will host a Regional Digital Government Summit on Oct. 1-2 with officials from about 20 countries, focusing on digital public infrastructure, identity, data governance, cybersecurity and AI. Air Connectivity Deal: The Dominican Republic and Argentina signed an air services agreement to expand routes for tourism, trade and investment, allowing airlines to set frequencies and capacity based on market conditions. Rare Earths Spotlight: Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos will promote the DR’s rare earth and critical minerals potential in Washington, including work tied to bauxite-linked elements and a proposed DR–Puerto Rico submarine power link. Tourism Market Shift: A Spanish tour operator says it’s redirecting travelers away from Cuba toward the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, signaling continued demand for Caribbean alternatives.
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