AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Spotlight: The Dominican Republic is competing for top Caribbean destination honors at the Wave Awards 2026, with multiple hotel brands and resorts earning nominations, and winners set for June 4 in Los Angeles. Culture & Diplomacy: Culture Minister Roberto Ángel Salcedo inaugurated Latin America and Caribbean Week 2026 at UNESCO in Paris, spotlighting Dominican UNESCO-listed traditions and music. Labor Rights: The Ministry of Labor welcomed the country’s Category 2 placement in the 2026 Global Labor Rights Index, ranking it among the top three in the Americas for collective labor rights. Healthcare Access: The government approved Decree 286-26 to update prescription and outpatient medication dispensing rules under the Dominican Social Security System, aiming to reduce treatment interruptions and modernize toward electronic prescriptions. Infrastructure & Trade: President Abinader inaugurated the Enriquillo–El Higüero highway in Barahona, while DP World and the government committed an additional US$100M to expand logistics capacity at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone. Tourism Rankings: Punta Cana and Bahía de las Águilas earned major mentions in global travel lists, reinforcing DR’s beach and nature appeal.
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