AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Economy: Solar is leading the Dominican Republic’s renewable push, with installed solar capacity up 100 MW from 2025 to June 2026 and renewables now topping 2,000 MW, as officials aim to keep about a quarter of electricity coming from clean sources. Public Finance: The government is reviewing social protection programs to target subsidies better and expects about RD$10 billion in savings. Fuel Costs: Fuel prices rise for June 13–19, with premium gasoline up RD$6 and regular gasoline up RD$3, while LPG and natural gas stay unchanged. Security & Crime: U.S.-led marine operations with partners seized about 5,612 pounds of cocaine across three incidents, arresting 11 smugglers. Science & Environment: Intec researchers extracted alginate from sargassum, pointing to new uses for the Caribbean’s recurring seaweed problem. Local Life & Mobility: Santo Domingo’s cable car suspends service on Line 1 section 2 for inspection work, with support for affected riders. Tourism: Tourism leaders say the next decade hinges on land-use planning and investor legal security. Tech & Cyber: The DR launched a Cyber Cluster to strengthen cybersecurity talent and digital resilience.
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