Sargassum Response: Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez told the EU-Caribbean Global Gateway Conference that the Dominican Republic is moving from just clearing seaweed to a more proactive, coordinated plan—using satellite monitoring and geospatial data—because sargassum “knows no borders” and hits coasts, fishing, and tourism. Protected Land Enforcement: The Environment Ministry dismantled 73 illegal structures in the Hoyo Claro Natural Monument, with the army, SENPA, prosecutors, and migration authorities using heavy machinery and pledging continued monitoring under Decree 615-26. Maritime & Trade Security: U.S. Customs seized 600+ stolen vehicles at the Port of New York/New Jersey, with many destined for West Africa and the Dominican Republic—highlighting how port logistics can be targeted by organized theft networks. Tourism Development: The DR is showcasing culture in Madrid’s 2026 Hispanic Day Parade with about 200 participants, while a major new northern-coast tourism project, Punta Bergantin, is being promoted as a master-planned destination with nonstop flights. Aviation & Regional Links: Canada’s World Cup qualification run in the Dominican Republic underscores the DR’s role in regional sports aviation demand, while Guyana and the DR are cited for strengthening cooperation on sustainable aviation. Water & Resilience: (Regional context) Jamaica’s emergency plan to distribute 5,000 black storage tanks shows how Caribbean governments are preparing for drought impacts that also matter for DR agriculture and food security.