Border & Migration Diplomacy: Dominican and Haitian foreign ministers met in Dajabón to push dialogue on migration, trade, air connectivity and border security, while stressing continued UN support for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force and planning to resume DR consular services when conditions allow. Health Tourism Push: The Senate approved landmark legislation to make health tourism a national priority, aiming to raise quality through international accreditation, patient safety rules, investment and public-private coordination. Public Safety & Crime: A CBP K9 alert at Philadelphia flagged two Dominican-bound travelers for undeclared cash, leading to the seizure of $19,000 after $681 was returned. National Security Law: President Abinader declared “environmental terrorism” a high national interest, tightening enforcement against deliberate attacks on parks and critical natural resources. Social Protection & Youth Online Harm: UNICEF reports about 20 million children across 21 countries face online sexual abuse/exploitation, with social media driving most cases—an issue that lands squarely in the DR’s youth safety debate. Politics & Defense Proposal: A bill would require Dominicans ages 18–35 to register for mandatory military service via lottery, with exemptions and penalties for noncompliance. Business & Trade: ONE data show DR’s formal business sector grew 5% in 2025, with formal jobs topping 2.56 million. Women’s Health Diplomacy: DR formally joined the Geneva Consensus Declaration on women’s health and family. Tourism & Industry: Hyatt opened Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, expanding the brand’s all-inclusive footprint in the DR. International Trade Tension: A report says DR’s trade deficit with China reached $27.75B (2019–2025), with exports lagging imports.