Air Connectivity: JetBlue is cutting three Dominican Republic routes this summer, ending Tampa–Punta Cana and discontinuing Newark–Punta Cana plus Newark–Santo Domingo, while keeping nonstop service from JFK. Public Finance & Spending: The government kicked off the 2027 General State Budget process, setting guidelines to steer investment toward education, health, infrastructure, productivity and institutional strengthening. Budget Oversight Meeting: Ministers and directors began arriving for an Abinader-led Government Council meeting at the National Palace to review execution and policy monitoring, including steps to optimize spending. Cybersecurity for Citizens: Indotel started the procurement process for a Cybersecurity Assistance Center to help people respond to scams, identity theft, account takeovers and other digital incidents. Transport Rules: Intrant reiterated it has not approved any public transport fare increase and warned commuters not to pay higher rates. Tourism & Tech: MITUR launched the “Colonial Challenge,” a mobile, game-based way to explore Santo Domingo’s Colonial City and unlock local rewards. Energy/Research Deal: The DR and Mexico signed a three-year energy research and innovation agreement focused on hydrocarbon and technology development. Aviation Fees: Aerodom received authorization to raise airport passenger and baggage handling fees across its terminals via Decree 367-26. Digital Ethics: A regional AI ethics roadmap was approved in Santo Domingo, aiming to guide ethical AI policy across Latin America and the Caribbean.