Haiti Crisis Diplomacy: At the UN, Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó pushed for Haiti stability that pairs security with institutional rebuilding and predictable financing, warning the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force remains understaffed. Regional Pressure on Haiti Security: All OAS member states backed renewing the Haiti gang force mandate and called for full deployment with personnel, equipment and logistics. European Parliament Visit: A European Parliament delegation said the Dominican Republic “cannot bear” the Haitian crisis alone after inspecting the northern border corridor. Disaster Response & Environment: President Abinader met NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to expand cooperation on emergency management, cleaning the Yaque del Norte River, and protecting immigrant communities. Energy & Minerals: Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos is in Washington to spotlight the Dominican Republic’s rare earth and critical minerals potential, including work tied to international supply-chain cooperation. Air Connectivity: DR and Argentina signed an air services agreement to expand routes for tourism, trade and investment. Public Safety: An 11-year-old died after falling from a mechanical ride at Hato Mayor del Rey; the child was hospitalized for severe head injuries. Earthquakes: Several quakes hit the DR on Sept. 27, including a 5.2 near Ramón Santana, with no reported damage. Sports (Local Spotlight): Trinidad and Tobago fell 2-1 to the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Nations League action, with both sides seeing red cards.