Solid Waste Reform: President Abinader enacted Law 36-26, overhauling solid waste management with a new 12-tier business contribution system (top rate up to RD$2.2M), recycling incentives, and tighter single-use plastic rules, plus a ban on expanded polystyrene imports. Exports & Remittances: ProDominicana reported exports hit a record US$7.89B in Jan–Jun 2026 (+14.8% y/y), while remittances topped US$6.2B through June/first half, reinforcing external inflows. FX Watch: The Central Bank set the dollar at RD$57.51 (buy) and RD$60.35 (sell) for July 14, with only minor peso movement. Tourism & Real Estate: Blu Terrenas broke ground on Almare Beach Resort (Curio Collection by Hilton) in Samaná, part of a 3M-sq-meter mixed-use project aimed at thousands of jobs. Local Infrastructure: Santo Domingo expanded its sidewalk recovery into linear parks, reclaiming occupied public space and planning more restorations in Villa Consuelo. Aviation Security: Aerodom delivered 18 K-9 units to Cesac as part of a multi-million-dollar terminal modernization. Health Services Legal Fight: The TSA ordered Andeclip not to suspend elective services while a collective legal case is heard, after DIDA argued affiliates’ right to health is at risk. Tourism Heritage: MITUR said Alcázar de Colón restoration is complete and launched RD$86M in Colonial City lighting upgrades.