Greater Santo Domingo Update: President Luis Abinader will deliver apartments and inaugurate schools, a school roof, and a sports club this Saturday, plus meet students—aiming to boost education, housing, and community services. Community Safety & Youth: Community Police ran the “Water, Fire and Virtue” Summer Camp in Los Guandules, reaching 200+ children with games and values like empathy, respect, and a culture of peace. Tourism Skills Boost: The Defense Ministry (DIVEG) met UN Tourism and MITUR to expand technical training for the tourism sector, focusing on employability and entrepreneurship. Heritage & Culture Calendar: The “Heritage Nights” program will bring art and performances to 15 Heritage Cities in September, turning emblematic sites into cultural stages. Women’s Empowerment in Cabarete: Cabarete Butterfly Effect wrapped its 18th edition with a record 190 participants from seven countries, spotlighting leadership, wellness, and a major beach cleanup. Sugar Industry Heritage: FEDA and the State Sugar Council launched a heritage tourism route in Hato Mayor to preserve sugar-mill history and create new local income. Immigration & Sports: Dominican baseball player Johan Sandoval was released from ICE custody on a $20,000 bond after supporters raised funds for his legal case. International Spotlight: Vice President Raquel Peña confirmed the Dominican Republic will participate in the 2026 Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.