AI & Development: The IDB convened heads of state and tech leaders, including the Dominican Republic, to push a regional roadmap for safe AI adoption—warning that gains depend on worker mobility, skills, and digital infrastructure. Justice & Rights: The Constitutional Court inaugurated its VI International Congress on Constitutional Law and Justice, stressing due process as a real limit on power in criminal cases. Health Corruption Crackdown: Prosecutors expanded the Senasa “Cobra 2.0-A” probe, seizing cash, vehicles, and high-value items tied to alleged multi-billion-peso fraud. Payments at the Pump: Anadegas says it will disconnect electronic terminals at 780 gas stations unless a deal is reached over card-payment commissions. Diaspora Services: President Abinader launched the biometric passport for Dominicans abroad, starting with New York, New Jersey and Boston, including up to US$9,000 for repatriation coverage. Economy & Jobs: The Central Bank reported employment rose 2.9% year-on-year to 5.27 million workers, with informality down to 53.8%. Aviation & Tourism: IDAC said the country logged 585,363 flight operations in three years and highlighted record tourism and export growth. Trade & Food Security: Abinader reiterated the government will defend Dominican rice production amid trade concerns. Regional Growth: The government highlighted investment and infrastructure projects beyond Santo Domingo, including Santiago’s monorail and major aqueduct funding.