Santo Domingo Metro Upgrade: EMT says full service on Metro Line 2C is now live, ending the need to transfer at María Montez Station and running straight to Los Alcarrizos; the free-fare trial ends Sunday, with standard fares kicking in. Colonial City Revitalization: President Abinader inaugurated the restored Alcázar de Colón Museum and launched an electric bus route in the Colonial City; the wider recovery work is set to be delivered in December, including streets, sidewalks, roofs and undergrounding cables. Digital Government Push: The DR will host a Regional Digital Government Summit Oct. 1-2 with officials from 20 countries, focusing on digital public infrastructure, identity, data governance, cybersecurity and AI. Trade & Connectivity: The DR and Argentina signed an air services agreement to expand flights, boosting tourism and trade opportunities. Energy & Critical Minerals: Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos heads to Washington to discuss rare earths and critical minerals, including cooperation on supply chains. Public Health & Aging: A report cites dementia prevalence in the DR and urges neurological evaluations when memory and orientation issues start affecting daily life. Climate Risk Watch: El Niño is strengthening, with the main DR risk tied to drought, water stress and heat impacting prices and logistics. Aviation/Business Culture: Santo Domingo’s Chinatown held the Mid-Autumn Festival, highlighting Chinese-Dominican ties and the area’s role as a commercial and cultural hub.