Metro Expansion: Santo Domingo’s Metro Line 2C is now in full operation to Los Alcarrizos, ending the need to transfer at María Montez; free testing service ends Aug. 16. Power & Cooling Tech: The EU-backed “Cold Districts” project launches with $3.3M to scale efficient, centralized cooling systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. Energy Finance: AES Dominicana secured a $500M international bond issuance (7-year, 7.75%) to refinance local operations and fund growth. Aviation & Tourism Demand: Arajet says it carried 100,000+ passengers between New York and the Dominican Republic in the first seven months of 2026 and plans a fourth daily Newark flight. Tourism Records: The Dominican Republic hit a new high with 7.7M visitors in Jan–July 2026 (up 7% year-on-year), driven by both air arrivals and cruise passengers. Agribusiness: La Altagracia leads meat and milk production with 215,000+ cattle, as authorities highlight veterinary support, financing, and a new packing plant. Immigration Policy (US-DR): The US will pilot a residency-visa bond approach in the Dominican Republic, with guarantees potentially up to $250,000 in specific public-charge cases. Corporate Restructuring Watch: Imperial Brands plans job cuts tied to ITG Brands (including the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico), with some roles outsourced to Capgemini. Global Tech Recognition: Dominican air traffic controller Olga Isabel Pérez Encarnación was named a Top Five finalist for an FIVB? (No—Women in Tech LATAM) award for SARA, an AI real-time aviation assistant.