AGP Executive Report

Tourism Research: Punta Bergantín’s trust will run a permanent economic, social, and territorial impact study for Villa Montellano and nearby northern communities, with PUCMM and Mitur backing the data-driven effort. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic, with possible support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Telecom Competition: President Abinader pushed for more telecom competitors to break a market dominated by two firms, aiming to boost investment in technology and lower prices for consumers. AI + Security in Commerce: Celebriffy Technologies launched Todoventasmx.com, an AI-powered P2P marketplace focused on faster listings and added transaction verification. Cocoa Traceability: Cacao Trace wrapped in Monte Plata, training 740+ small producers and delivering a blockchain-based traceability platform aligned with EU deforestation-free rules. Healthcare Quality: The Dominican Republic announced a third International Health Quality and Safety Forum to strengthen patient safety, clinical research standards, and trust in the health system. Digital Privacy Tool: Authorities highlighted StopNCII.org, a free tool to generate a digital fingerprint for intimate images to help prevent non-consensual sharing. Nuclear Maritime: The IAEA-led ATLAS initiative added the Dominican Republic among countries backing civil nuclear applications at sea.

Telecom Competition Push: President Luis Abinader says new telecom competitors are coming to break up a market where two firms control about 95%, with local rates around 22% higher than the Latin American average—aiming for better service and lower prices. AI & Digital Commerce: Celebriffy Technologies launched Todoventasmx.com, an AI-powered P2P marketplace that auto-generates listings and adds seller guidance, with a focus on faster, safer transactions. Healthcare Quality & Research: CEMDOE and INTEGRA announced the 3rd International Health Quality and Safety Forum (Sept. 16), spotlighting patient safety as a system strategy and the future of clinical research under strong standards. Cocoa Traceability Upgrade: The EU-funded Cacao Trace Project wrapped up after training 740+ small cocoa producers, building a blockchain-based traceability platform and a national protocol aligned with EU deforestation-free rules. Maritime Nuclear Cooperation: The IAEA-led ATLAS initiative launched with 26 countries backing, including the Dominican Republic, to explore safe civil nuclear applications for maritime energy and transport. Cyber Privacy at Borders: A case tied to a Dominican Republic trip highlights how phone security features can trigger legal fights when customs demands access. Antisemitism Policy Move: The Dominican Republic adopted the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, joining a wider regional push against hate. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic, with early forecasts pointing to possible impacts on Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Healthcare & Research: The Dominican Republic will host the International Health Quality and Safety Forum (Sept. 16) with a focus on patient safety as a system strategy, plus how to strengthen clinical research under scientific, ethical, regulatory, and safety standards. Telecom Competition: President Luis Abinader says new telecom competitors are coming to break up a market where two firms control about 95%, arguing this should improve service, push investment in technology, and lower prices. Digital Safety & Privacy: Dominican authorities promoted StopNCII.org, a free tool that creates a digital fingerprint of intimate images to help prevent sharing on participating platforms. Trade & Skills: Abinader flags U.S. reciprocal tariff talks as a top priority while stressing workforce upgrades via Infotep expansion and programs in digital tech, cybersecurity, and AI. Maritime Nuclear Cooperation: The IAEA-led ATLAS initiative adds the Dominican Republic among countries backing safer civil nuclear applications at sea. Cybersecurity at Borders: A U.S. court case highlights how a duress password on a privacy-focused phone can wipe data during customs searches—raising new questions for digital rights. IP Strategy: Commentary on ENPI 2030 argues the hard part is turning protected Dominican ideas into real licensing, exports, and revenue.

Telecom Competition Push: President Luis Abinader says new telecom competitors are key to breaking a duopoly that controls about 95% of the market, arguing this could boost investment, improve service, and lower prices for Dominicans. AI & Digital Commerce: Celebriffy Technologies launched Todoventasmx.com, an AI-powered P2P marketplace aimed at speeding up listings and adding stronger seller verification. Cyber Safety for Intimate Images: Dominican authorities introduced StopNCII.org, a free tool that creates a digital fingerprint from users’ own devices to help prevent intimate images from being shared on participating platforms. Cultural Diplomacy Under Fire: A Kehinde Wiley painting commissioned for the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo was torn down and the State Department is now considering selling it, sparking debate over art, politics, and representation. Maritime Nuclear Cooperation: The IAEA-led ATLAS initiative added the Dominican Republic among 26 signatories backing civil nuclear applications at sea. Disaster Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic, with early forecasts flagging possible impacts for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Telecom Competition Push: President Luis Abinader backed new telecom competitors, saying the sector is dominated by two firms controlling about 95% of the market and charging roughly 22% more than the Latin American average—arguing more players mean better tech, improved service, and lower prices. Trade & Skills: Abinader also flagged reciprocal tariff talks with the U.S. as a top priority while stressing the need to protect free-trade-zone incentives; he pointed to workforce upgrades via Infotep expansion and training in digital tech, cybersecurity, and AI. AI at the Airport: Punta Cana Airport deployed SeeTrue’s AI platform layered on Leidos checkpoint CT baggage screening to help detect drugs and undeclared currency at operational speeds. Digital Safety for Intimate Images: Dominican authorities introduced StopNCII.org, a free tool that generates a digital fingerprint of intimate images to help prevent sharing on participating platforms. Pet Travel Modernization: DIGEGA streamlined international pet health certificate issuance, cutting processing from days to minutes while keeping destination requirements in place. Regional Business Connections: Puerto Rico’s CUD plans Caribe Unido, a digital platform to help SMEs and professionals connect across the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Antisemitism Definition Adopted: Abinader announced the Dominican Republic will formally adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, framing it as a threat to democratic coexistence. Tourism Research Plan: Punta Bergantín will fund permanent research with PUCMM to track economic and social impacts in Puerto Plata’s northern communities.

AI Security at Airports: Punta Cana Airport deployed SeeTrue’s AI threat-detection on top of Leidos ClearScan CT baggage screening to spot drugs and undeclared currency faster. Digital Services for Pets: DIGEGA says it cut international pet health-certificate processing from days to minutes by modernizing veterinary document issuance. Tech Diplomacy Tensions: The Chinese Embassy in the DR accused the U.S. of “technological intimidation” after Washington warned about security risks from Chinese tech suppliers. Trade & Investment Policy: President Abinader flagged reciprocal tariff talks with the U.S. as a top priority, while stressing stability for free-trade zones and expanding digital/cybersecurity training. Local Tech & Marketplaces: Celebriffy Technologies announced a major expansion of its “sovereign digital ecosystem,” while Todoventasmx.com launched an AI-assisted P2P marketplace focused on faster listings and added verification. Health System Modernization: Health Minister Víctor Atallah presented DR reforms abroad, highlighting digital transformation and health intelligence. Tourism With Data: Punta Bergantín will run permanent research with PUCMM to track jobs, income, entrepreneurship, and quality of life. IP Strategy Push: A new look at ENPI 2030 argues the DR’s next challenge is turning protected ideas into real licensing and export revenue. Cyber Privacy at Borders: A U.S. court case tied to a Dominican trip spotlights how phone “duress” features can erase data during searches, raising privacy-versus-enforcement questions. Culture & Tech Policy Spillover: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo swapped a Kehinde Wiley artwork after State Department criticism, with the DR caught in a broader “woke” art dispute.

AI Security at Punta Cana Airport: SeeTrue’s AI threat-detection was deployed at Punta Cana Airport with Leidos checkpoint CT baggage screening to target illegal drugs and undeclared currency at operational speeds. Digital Public Service Upgrade: DIGEGA streamlined international pet travel health certificates, cutting processing from days to minutes while keeping destination requirements in place. Tech + Telecom Expansion: Viettel won spectrum rights in the Dominican Republic (240 MHz across key bands) for 20 years, setting up long-term 4G/5G rollout after signing the concession. Local Research for Tourism Impact: PUCMM, Mitur and the Punta Bergantín Trust will run permanent studies to track jobs, income, entrepreneurship and quality of life tied to the Punta Bergantín development. Cyber-privacy Tool for Intimate Images: Dominican authorities promoted StopNCII.org, letting users create a digital fingerprint of intimate images from their own devices to help prevent sharing. Heritage Underwater Search: UNESCO, the DR and Spain say the Columbus-era shipwreck hunt off Puerto Plata enters a decisive 2027 phase after missions found more than 40 seabed anomalies. Health System Digital Transformation: Health Minister Víctor Atallah presented DR health reforms in Washington, focusing on data, health intelligence and digital transformation. IP Strategy Focus: A new analysis highlights the Dominican Republic’s ENPI 2030 push to turn protected ideas into real licensing, exports and revenue. International Tech Tensions: The Chinese Embassy in Santo Domingo accused the U.S. of technological intimidation after U.S. warnings about Chinese tech security risks.

Digital Security at Airports: Punta Cana Airport deployed SeeTrue AI threat-detection with Leidos to flag drugs and undeclared currency using CT baggage scanning. Telecom Expansion: Viettel won spectrum in the Dominican Republic and is preparing long-term 4G/5G rollout after INDOTEL’s 20-year spectrum award. Health System Modernization: Dominican Health Minister Víctor Atallah presented reforms in Washington, highlighting data, health intelligence, and digital transformation to improve access and decision-making. Tourism With Data: Punta Bergantín will be monitored by a permanent economic and social research program led by PUCMM, tracking jobs, income, entrepreneurship, and quality of life. IP Strategy Push: A new look at ENPI 2030 frames the “expensive part” as turning protected ideas into licensing, exports, financing, and revenue. Pet Travel Tech: DIGEGA cut international pet health certificate processing from days to minutes using updated tools and procedures. Tech Diplomacy Clash: China’s embassy accused the U.S. of “technological intimidation” after U.S. warnings about Chinese tech risks. Cultural Heritage Research: UNESCO, the DR, and Spain moved shipwreck hunting off Puerto Plata toward a decisive 2027 phase after finding dozens of seabed anomalies. Art in Embassies Fallout: The U.S. removed Kehinde Wiley’s “Young Artists After Siamesas 1960” from the embassy in Santo Domingo and is reportedly considering selling it.

AI Security at Airports: Punta Cana Airport deployed SeeTrue AI on top of Leidos CT baggage screening (ClearScan) to flag drugs and undeclared currency at checkpoint speeds. Telecom Expansion: Viettel won INDOTEL spectrum rights (240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3.6 GHz) for 20 years, setting up 4G/5G rollout and a new operator push in the Dominican Republic. Digital Services for Pets: DIGEGA cut international pet health certificate processing from days to minutes by modernizing veterinary document issuance. Tech for Education & Inclusion: President Abinader met deaf students who finished an AI training program built with QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf, aimed at better access to digital tools. Tourism with Data: Punta Bergantín development will be monitored via a permanent economic and social research program led by PUCMM, tracking jobs, income, and quality of life. Health System Modernization: Health Minister Víctor Atallah presented Dominican health reforms abroad, highlighting health intelligence and digital transformation at PAHO and OAS. Local Tech Diplomacy: The Chinese Embassy hit back at U.S. warnings about Chinese tech risks, calling them intimidation and defamation. Policy & Society: Abinader announced the Dominican Republic will adopt the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Telecom Upgrade: Viettel won INDOTEL’s spectrum auction, securing 240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and C-band for 20 years—setting up 4G/5G rollout and a major new competitor in the Dominican market. Health Tech & Policy: Health Minister Víctor Atallah heads to PAHO and OAS in Washington to present reforms focused on health intelligence, digital transformation, and better access and decision-making. AI Skills for Youth: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program, built with QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf, aiming to expand access to digital tools. Digital Learning Research: A Rutgers study finds a social reading platform (Bookji) can boost middle-school reading motivation and library visits through peer culture and emoji-based reactions. Cybersecurity Tensions: The Chinese embassy in Santo Domingo pushed back after a U.S. warning about espionage risks tied to Chinese tech suppliers, escalating diplomatic friction over technology trust. Migration Tech at the Border: DGM reports 250,429 irregular immigration cases processed in 2026 and says it’s strengthening controls using facial recognition at binational markets.

Telecom Expansion: Viettel has won INDOTEL spectrum rights (240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and C-band) for 20 years, setting up 4G/5G rollout and a long-term push to modernize the Dominican Republic’s telecom market. AI & Inclusion: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program, developed with DGDC, QVITAE and Enapsor, highlighting access to digital tools and new skills. Education & AI: ITLA rector Jimmy Rosario Bernard joined a panel at MoodleMoot Colombia 2026, discussing how universities can adapt virtual learning to fast tech change. Local Tech & Trade: Dominican foreign trade grew 9.4% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$28.196B, while Customs also points to AI-driven modernization efforts. Health Tech (Global, with local relevance): Stamford biotech TECLens raised $5.2M to test a noninvasive cornea-based approach for presbyopia, aiming to reduce dependence on reading glasses. Migration Tech at the Border: The DGM reported processing 250,429 irregular immigration cases in 2026 and is strengthening border controls with facial recognition at Dajabón.

Telecom Upgrade: INDOTEL has awarded Viettel Global 240 MHz of spectrum across the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and C-band bands for 20 years, setting up 4G/5G rollout and a long-term push for digital services in the Dominican Republic. AI Skills for Youth: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program, highlighting access to digital tools via partnerships with DGDC, QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf. Migration Processing: The General Directorate of Migration reported 250,429 irregular immigration cases processed in 2026 so far, including 186,139 deportations and 64,290 repatriations, with added border controls using facial recognition tech. Education Meets AI: Universities are scrambling to adjust to AI as classrooms rethink how students learn and how schools respond to new tools. Learning Tech Growth: Efekta Education says its platform has reached 5 million active users, with deployments that include the Dominican Republic and partnerships tied to public-sector education needs. Local Heritage: Santiago’s Municipality ran a Restoration-themed patriotic walk linking Capotillo and key historical sites to teach national memory.

Telecom Upgrade: Viettel won INDOTEL spectrum rights for 4G/5G, securing 240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2,300 MHz and C-Band for 20 years—aiming to boost competition and lower consumer costs, with operations expected after local setup and a concession deal within 90 days. AI Skills for Youth: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program built with DGDC, QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf, highlighting improved results and wider access to digital tools. Migration Enforcement Update: The General Directorate of Migration reported 250,429 irregular cases processed in 2026, including 186,139 deportations and 64,290 repatriations, with stronger border controls using facial recognition at Dajabón markets. Education Infrastructure: MINERD says the Cancino Adentro I Basic School in Santo Domingo Este is over 95% complete, adding 25 classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year under the “Classrooms 24/7-365” plan. Heritage Walk in Santiago: The Municipality of Santiago led a patriotic walk linking Restoration War sites—from San Luis Fortress to the Capotillo Cry Monument—mixing history education with commemorative acts.

AI in classrooms: A California math professor says students are using AI to “offload” thinking, not just cheat—raising alarms about how learning changes when answers come instantly. Heritage education: Santiago’s Municipality led a Restoration War patriotic walk linking Capotillo and key sites, mixing history lessons with citizen commemoration. Telecom expansion: INDOTEL approved Viettel’s entry after it won 240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2,300 MHz and C-band for 20 years, aiming to boost competition and lower consumer costs. AI training for deaf students: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI program with QVITAE and ENAPSOR, praising results above the national average. Migration processing: DGM reported 250,429 irregular immigration cases processed in 2026, including 186,139 deportations and 64,290 repatriations, with added biometric controls at border markets. Trade update: Customs says Dominican foreign trade hit US$28.196B in Jan–Jul, up 9.4%, with imports rising 8% and exports 12.5%.

Telecom Expansion: Viettel just won Dominican spectrum rights for 4G/5G, securing 240 MHz across 700 MHz, 2,300 MHz and C-Band for 20 years—INDOTEL says it should boost competition and lower consumer costs, with Viettel set to finalize local setup and a concession deal within 90 days. AI Skills for Youth: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who completed an AI training program, built with DGDC, QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf—students say access to digital tools is key to wider participation. Migration Tech at the Border: The General Directorate of Migration reported 250,429 irregular cases processed in 2026 and said it’s strengthening controls using facial recognition at binational market crossings. Education Infrastructure: MINERD is finishing a Santo Domingo Este school project (95%+ complete) with 25 classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year under the “Classrooms 24/7-365” plan. Local Learning Platforms: Efekta Education hit 5 million active users, with deployments including the Dominican Republic as it expands public-sector learning and teacher support. Tech & Connectivity Partnerships: ITLA is exploring new collaborations with SpaceX/Starlink and xAI to expand internet access and AI training, including possible AI-focused online courses.

Telecom Upgrade: INDOTEL has awarded Viettel the right to use 240 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and C-Band bands for 20 years, paving the way for 4G/5G services and a new operator push in the Dominican Republic. AI in Education: President Abinader met 53 deaf students who finished an AI training program, developed with DGDC, QVITAE and the National School for the Deaf, highlighting access to digital tools. Migration Processing: The General Directorate of Migration says it processed 250,429 irregular immigration cases in 2026 so far, including 186,139 deportations and 64,290 repatriations, with strengthened border controls using facial recognition at Dajabón. Learning at Scale: Efekta Education reports 5 million active users across its platform, with deployments including the Dominican Republic. Local Infrastructure: MINERD is finishing a Santo Domingo Este basic school project (25 classrooms) for the 2026-2027 school year. Connectivity & Training: ITLA is exploring partnerships with SpaceX/Starlink and xAI to expand internet access and AI training, including online course ideas. Tech & Trade: Customs reported Dominican foreign trade reached US$28.196B in Jan–Jul 2026, with exports up 12.5% and imports up 8%.