AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Infrastructure: President Abinader visited the San Felipe Andrés I power plant in Boca Chica, a 467 MW project aimed at strengthening the grid and meeting rising demand. Corporate Finance: AES Dominicana raised US$500 million via a seven-year international bond at 7.75%, citing refinancing needs and long-term growth. Public Integrity: The Public Ministry formally accused prosecutor Aurelio Valdez Alcántara of alleged bribery tied to a SeNaSa corruption probe and asked that the case go to trial. Tech & Aviation: Dominican air traffic controller Olga Isabel Pérez Encarnación was named a Top Five finalist for Most Disruptive tech for SARA, an AI assistant for real-time aviation information. Tourism & Connectivity: Arajet said it carried 100,000+ passengers between New York and the DR in 2026 so far and plans a fourth daily Newark flight. Remittances: A report says the US’s new 1% remittance tax is expected to slow growth only mildly, with “fear factor” driving caution more than the levy itself. Seismic Preparedness: Citizens questioned whether the DR is ready for a major earthquake after regional quakes. Local IP & Culture: ONDA highlighted rising copyright registrations in Moca and pointed to progress including the DR’s exclusion from the US Special 301 list.
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