Immigration & Visas: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is now the world’s second-largest consular mission for immigrant visa processing, handling 50,000+ visas yearly, largely driven by family reunification for Dominicans in the U.S. Public Health: The Ministry of Public Health received 436,990 vaccine doses to strengthen free child immunization, with distribution through 1,350+ vaccination centers nationwide. Digital Policy: Economic Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald urged a Caribbean digital sovereignty pact at CANTO, warning against “digital colonization” and pushing for shared cloud and computing infrastructure. Women’s Rights: The Ministry of Women marked 44 years of institutional work for women’s rights with a thanksgiving mass, calling for continued action against inequality and violence. Education Funding: MINERD is awaiting a response from the Comptroller to move forward on pending contractor payments tied to bank interest. Healthcare Workers: The Dominican Medical Association demanded respect for labor agreements and called for a national hospital security plan. Culture & Tourism: “Taste Paradise” in Sánchez, Samaná drew thousands for a seafood-and-culture festival, while Chef Tita was selected as the first Dominican chef for Chef’s Table Festival. Restoration Day: Santiago announced Restoration Day events, including a “Concert for the Homeland” at the Gran Teatro del Cibao.