AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomacy: President Luis Abinader arrived in Rome for the World Food Forum, meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian leaders, and a business forum aimed at expanding trade ties. The Dominican Republic is expected to be recognized for bringing undernourishment below 2.5%. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects 3.7% growth this year and a $136.15 billion economy, placing the country among Latin America’s seven largest economies. Health Care: Officials outlined a high-cost medicines fund that would fully cover 13 treatments for serious illnesses, potentially benefiting about 6,447 people. Aviation: Arajet carried 158,407 passengers to and from the country in September, ranking second behind JetBlue and ahead of American Airlines. Energy: Santo Domingo hosted a regional energy meeting focused on rising electricity demand, renewable power, storage and grid planning. Environmental Crime: A regional Interpol operation that included the Dominican Republic led to 233 arrests and uncovered more than 330 suspected environmental crimes. Dominican Diaspora: Oscar Belgal, shot by ICE agents in the Bronx, remains in detention; his lawyers say he is still awaiting surgery for a bullet lodged in his neck.
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