Health Tourism Push: The Dominican Republic’s Senate approved a landmark framework to make health tourism a national priority, aiming to raise quality and patient safety through international accreditation, investment, innovation, and tighter public-private coordination. Migration & Border Talks: Foreign ministers Víctor “Ito” Bisonó and Haiti’s Raina Forbin met in Dajabón to coordinate migration management, trade, air connectivity, and border security, while pressing for continued UN backing for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force and resuming DR consular services when conditions allow. Military Service Proposal: A bill in the Chamber of Deputies would require Dominicans ages 18–35 to complete mandatory military service via registration and lottery, with training plus civic and technical instruction, and penalties for noncompliance. Electoral Reform Debate: Senator Félix Bautista filed a bill to replace the D’Hondt method for seat allocation, arguing it disadvantages smaller and emerging political forces. Environmental Enforcement: President Abinader issued Decree 615-26 declaring “environmental terrorism” a high national interest, with tougher prosecution and prison terms up to 30 years for serious attacks on protected areas. Digital Child Safety: UNICEF reported 20 million children (12–17) across 21 countries experience technology-facilitated sexual exploitation, with social media driving most cases—an issue with clear implications for DR’s online youth protection.