Electricity Rights: Law 186-07 sets rules for compensating users for “unserved electricity” during outages tied to company or system failures, with compensation not below 150% of the tariff, pushing the CAASD/ETED-style reliability debate into enforceable consumer terms. Energy & Grid Maintenance: ETED scheduled Saturday works on the 69 kV Haina–Herrera Nueva–Metropolitano L3 line, warning of power interruptions across major Santo Domingo sectors and key institutions. Trade & Industry: ProDominicana says new U.S. tariffs of 12.5% may not hit tariff rates immediately, but longer extensions could create uncertainty for exporters; the push is to diversify markets, including Europe. Agriculture & Food Costs: Market shoppers in Santo Domingo report “stable” prices don’t match lived costs, with salaries lagging and basic basket affordability still strained. Water Security: CAASD urged rationing as El Niño cuts Greater Santo Domingo water production by up to 68%, with major basin reductions cited. Renewables Pipeline: IRENA opened calls for renewable projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic, aiming to unlock financing and de-risking for solar, wind, hydropower and green industrialization. Cocoa Supply Chain: Cacao Trace wrapped up EU-backed support for Monte Plata cocoa producers, training 740+ farmers and building a traceability protocol aligned with EU deforestation-free rules. Blue Economy: DR launched an initiative to mobilize US$100 million for blue economy development, linking coastal growth with investment planning.