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Congress Agenda: The National Congress opens the Second Ordinary Legislature of 2026 today, with pending reforms on the National Police, health and mental health laws, the Civil Code, education updates, plus cybersecurity, labor and social security changes, and measures on coastal protection and violence prevention. Seismic Risk Watch: A seismic vulnerability study says the DR must keep evaluating and reinforcing buildings and key infrastructure (schools, hospitals, bridges), noting thousands of assessments already completed as part of disaster prevention. Cuban Diplomatic Fallout: Dominican authorities ordered the departure of nine Cuban diplomats and their families, triggering protests and criticism over the lack of stated reasons; Cuba and some local political figures blame U.S. pressure while others question whether intelligence activity played a role. Telecom Policy: Indotel presented a proposal for a new Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity law aimed at modernizing the sector and simplifying deployment rules. Education & Labor Pressure: Teachers’ union ADP calls nationwide rallies Aug. 20 demanding payment of incentives and retroactives tied to the Teacher Performance Evaluation. Sports Facilities: INEFI inaugurated a new roofed court at “La Perito,” investing RD$16.17M to benefit 800+ students.

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