Penal Code Push: Alofoke’s Santiago Matías says Congress will propose changes to 16 articles of the new Penal Code this Friday, including provisions critics say restrict freedom of expression, after a three-week dialogue involving alternative media, lawyers, and President Luis Abinader at the National Palace. Healthcare Dispute: DIDA warns it will sue if private clinics suspend services to ARS affiliates, saying patient care must continue while insurer-provider disputes get resolved. Tax Watch: DGII flags a rise in newly created NGOs and company liquidations, warning tax authorities may scrutinize groups that appear to use nonprofit status to dodge obligations. Energy Plan: Energy Minister Joel Santos outlines a long-term strategy to expand generation, modernize the grid, and improve rural electrification to meet rising demand through the 2030s. Sugar Modernization: Mechanized harvesting in the sugar sector jumps from 1% to 70%, cutting reliance on foreign labor and boosting productivity. Tourism Pressure: Record sargassum levels are worsening in Punta Cana, hitting beaches, businesses, and marine life. Finance: Banco Promerica Dominican Republic gets a credit rating upgrade to AA- with a stable outlook. Border Trade: Border merchants urge Abinader to consider dry-port plans carefully, warning they could disrupt binational commerce. Crime & Security: U.S. CBP seized $1.5M in cocaine in Miami from a shipment declared “Music Equipment” that originated in Santo Domingo and was bound for Delhi.