AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUN Role: The Dominican Republic won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–29, though rights groups criticized the election of 15 members without competitive races. President Luis Abinader also highlighted the country’s democratic progress in Prague. Clean Energy: The government signed an agreement with IRENA to speed renewable-energy development and support the regional goal of tripling capacity by 2030. Healthcare: Cancer patients can wait up to three months for diagnosis, specialists warn, delaying treatment and leaving more people to arrive at clinics with advanced disease. Weather and Safety: The COE placed eight provinces, including Santo Domingo, under green alert for rain and storms. Several earthquakes were also recorded, including a 3.9-magnitude tremor near La Romana. Tourism and Economy: The country is on track for a record 12.4 million visitors this year, while remittances reached $9.49 billion through September. Regional Security: A UN experts’ report says ammunition diverted from Dominican military and police stocks reached Haitian gangs.
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