AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Boom: The Dominican Republic logged a record 7.7 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 7% year-on-year, with air arrivals (5.89M) and cruise passengers (1.81M) driving the surge. Public Health: Dengue continues to climb, with the Ministry of Public Health reporting 11 new cases in epidemiological week 29 for a total of 213 in 2026, plus one dengue-related death. Sports & Health Services: The Central American and Caribbean Games wrapped up with 293 people treated during the event, including 175 transfers to health centers, as DAEH deployed 70 ambulances. Politics: PRM president José Ignacio Paliza says the party is betting on a new generation ahead of 2028 and pushing for unity around a single slate. Economy & Currency: Economists warn the peso’s 8.4% appreciation this year could squeeze export competitiveness and remittance value, while U.S. tariff pressure adds strain. Aviation & Diaspora: Arajet marked Dominican Day in Manhattan, touting 100,000+ passengers on the New York–DR route and announcing a planned fourth daily Newark frequency. Tragedy Abroad: A British 16-year-old, Abbie Lainton, died in a “terrible accident” during a family holiday in the DR on July 30, with her two siblings seriously injured; details of the incident remain unclear.
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