Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD) 2026: The 28th edition opens Sept. 24–Oct. 4 at Plaza de la Cultura Juan Pablo Duarte with Panama as guest of honor and a tribute to Dominican writer José Mármol, featuring 700+ activities, 70+ international authors, 32 international publishers, 21 local publishers, 44 bookstores, 1,300 coordinated parking spots, and a major security deployment of 500+ personnel. Guinness & Youth Reading: Five Dominican youths reclaimed the Guinness World Record for a 500+ hour team reading marathon in Santo Domingo, backed by the Ministry of Youth and education partners. Tourism & Business: SDQ MICE 2026 in Santo Domingo brings 50 international buyers for meetings, training, and destination experiences to boost the city’s MICE push. Culture & Dance: EDANCO’s International Contemporary Dance Festival runs Sept. 22–Oct. 4 at Manuel Rueda Hall, mixing performances with workshops and international exchange. Lifestyle & Travel: Casa de Campo’s Punta Minitas Villa highlights a discreet smart-villa audio setup, while NIZUC Resort & Spa earns its first MICHELIN Key. Community & Identity: Human rights groups rally at the National Palace demanding full nationality recognition and an end to statelessness for Dominicans of Haitian descent. Regional Security: The “Shield of the Americas” initiative expands with asset freezes and visa restrictions targeting 24 narco-terrorist groups, including Dominican participation.