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Exchange Rate Watch: The Central Bank set the weekend dollar purchase rate at RD$58.9122 and the sale rate at RD$59.5604, a key reference for businesses and households. Air Cargo & Logistics: 7Air says it’s adding a Boeing 767 freighter to boost regional capacity, including links to Santo Domingo. Tourism & Travel Demand: Wingo expects 700,000+ passengers in the mid-year travel rush, with strong demand on routes including Bogotá–Punta Cana. Community Funding: Cibao Association announced RD$20 million in winners for its José Santiago Reinoso Lora Competitive Funds, backing 12 high-impact social projects nationwide. Infrastructure Pipeline: RD Vial will run a feasibility study for the Central Cibao Expressway, aiming to cut travel times between key Cibao corridors. Labor Market: Dominican employment hit 5.2 million workers in early 2026, with most new jobs coming from the informal sector. Health Cooperation: PAHO and The Carter Center signed on to accelerate elimination of onchocerciasis (river blindness) across Hispaniola and the wider Americas.

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