Telecom Overhaul: Indotel unveiled a proposal for a new General Law on Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity, aiming to modernize rules for fiber, mobile networks, satellite links, submarine cables and data centers—while keeping regulation focused on networks and infrastructure (not content or unrelated digital platforms). Public Service Tech: The new Dominican driver’s license system has generated nearly RD$300M for the State in its first five and a half months, with INTRANT citing faster, more traceable issuance and renewal. Migration Digitization: Migration’s eTicket platform has surpassed 67,000 users, with DGM reporting 67,881 eTickets issued since launch. Tourism & Real Estate: A North Coast real estate update points to a tax change (capital gains cut to 10%), record tourism, and new resort development as key drivers of deal momentum. Tourism Promotion: Minister David Collado added Philadelphia and Charlotte to the “RD Road Show Around the World” to push hotel projects and attract travel trade partners. Education & Sports: INEFI inaugurated a new roofed court at “La Perito” in Santo Domingo, a RD$16.17M project benefiting 800+ students. Higher Ed Expansion: Abinader broke ground on UFHEC’s new San Juan campus and ARCASA Plaza, targeting new programs in tech and health fields. Festival Economy: Presidente Festival 2026 ticket prices were set from RD$3,900 up to RD$21,000 for a two-day combo, with sales starting via tuboleta.com.do. Trade & Enforcement: Customs destroyed 8.29M cigarettes tied to RD$53.29M in evaded taxes, while DNCD arrested five in Pedro Brand and seized 4,700+ grams of alleged drugs. Geographical Indication: DR created a Regulatory Council to protect the “Dominican Cigar” GI, setting standards from tobacco planting to packaging and storage. Competition & Academia: UNICARIBE and ProCompetencia signed an alliance to strengthen a culture of free competition through joint initiatives.