Fuel & Energy Policy: The Dominican government will keep fuel prices unchanged for Aug. 29–Sep. 4 under its Anti-Crisis Plan, freezing LPG at RD$135.20/gal and allocating RD$1,209.1M in subsidies to cushion global cost swings. Water Security: El Niño-linked rainfall drops have cut drinking water production across Greater Santo Domingo by 33%–68%, with major declines at the Haina-Manoguayabo and Isabela aqueducts, prompting Caasd transfers to hardest-hit areas. Agribusiness & Exports: Pineapple output doubled to 406.2M units (2025), but fresh exports fell sharply to 1,172 tons in 2025 and only 454.7 tons in Jan–May 2026, as firms cite higher input costs and market disruptions. Sustainable Cocoa: The EU-funded Cacao Trace project ended after training 740+ small cocoa producers, formalizing producer groups and building a traceability platform tied to EU deforestation-free rules. Tourism Operations: FEDA is pushing agritourism via “Sow Progress,” including farm visits and an Agroecological Avocado Park project (RD$194M) to boost rural incomes. Destination Management: Puerto Plata launched “Tourism Close to You” to coordinate safety, sustainability, and destination organization with local stakeholders. Data & Governance: ONE presented the National Statistical Plan (PEN) 2025–2028, mapping 880 priority indicators and flagging major gaps in culture, construction/infrastructure, and social security. Maritime & Industry Finance: The DR is mobilizing US$100M for blue economy projects through blue bonds support, targeting watershed restoration, sanitation, climate resilience, and marine/coastal conservation. Construction Labor: The DR approved a 20% minimum wage increase for construction workers. Public Safety in Health: The International Health Quality and Safety Forum (Sept. 16) will focus on patient safety as a system-wide strategy.