AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Tensions: Opposition leader Miguel Vargas accused the government of breaking its promises, saying it had “done absolutely nothing” to meet Dominicans’ needs. Cost of Living: Shoppers in Greater Santo Domingo say rising food prices are stretching household budgets; meanwhile, officials reported monetary poverty fell from 30.7% in 2021 to 17.3% in 2025, with a preliminary 14.58% average for the first half of 2026. Food Security: FAO chief Qu Dongyu recognized President Luis Abinader for the country’s removal from the UN Hunger Map, even as rice producers warn that recent government measures won’t protect local growers from increased import competition. Air Travel: American Airlines says its Santo Domingo ticket-sales office remains open and flights are unaffected, after reports that a local service-office closure cut about 130 jobs. The airline plans up to 174 weekly flights from five Dominican destinations this winter. International Role: The Dominican Republic was elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029.
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