AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate and Food Supply: Dominican banana growers are bracing for drought as a strong El Niño develops. Fairtrade says productivity fell 13% in the country during the previous El Niño cycle and warns this year’s extreme weather could hit producers harder. Healthcare Costs: Social security officials say they want to reduce patients’ high co-payments and out-of-pocket costs, estimated to exceed 24 billion pesos in 2026. The DIDA director called the charges unfair and urged consequences for excessive fees. Product Safety: Pro Consumidor temporarily shut eight Greater Santo Domingo businesses after inspectors found products for sale without required health registrations, among other violations. Mining and Community Health: Dominican residents near the Pueblo Viejo gold mine are seeking oversight and safe relocation, alleging pollution and health problems linked to mining operations.
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