AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoBudget Watch: The Dominican government has submitted to the Senate a bill to amend the 2026 General State Budget, projecting RD$1.383T in revenue and RD$1.785T in spending (a RD$280.6B deficit), with RD$40.98B more for priority institutions and RD$17.7B in reallocations—while trimming Tourism, Energy & Mines and Public Debt. Food Security Milestone: The FAO removed the Dominican Republic from its hunger map after undernourishment fell below 2.5%, with Abinader pointing to programs like school feeding (2.1M students daily) and Aliméntate (1.49M households). MSME Lending: Banco Popular says it holds RD$157.31B in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as of April 2026—40.8% of its commercial portfolio—supporting a sector that drives 32% of GDP and most jobs. FX Update: Central Bank reference rates show the dollar at RD$57.29 buy / RD$60.14 sell, with the euro at RD$65.75 buy / RD$69.65 sell. Tourism & Sustainability: Piñero launched the third “Los + Ecoístas” awards, expanding categories to include content creators and media promoting sustainability. Security Cooperation: DR urged faster full implementation of Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force renewal as the UN warns Haiti risks becoming an organized crime state.
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