Abortion Rights Under Court Review: Pro-life groups and Christian organizations rallied outside the Dominican Constitutional Court as judges consider a direct challenge to the country’s strict abortion ban, arguing the constitution protects the right to life from conception to death. Health & Justice Case: The challenge also follows the case of a mother whose 16-year-old daughter died of leukemia after doctors delayed treatment because she was pregnant, with civil society urging exceptions for rape/incest, fatal fetal conditions, and serious health risks. Sports Infrastructure for Santo Domingo 2026: MIVHED delivered the renovated Chess Pavilion and Softball Stadium B at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, framing them as a lasting sporting legacy for the Central American and Caribbean Games. Youth, Money & Digital Inclusion: Banco BHD launched “Mi Primera Cuenta BHD,” a fully digital savings account for minors under 18, built to help families start saving and set goals through the app. Culture Spotlight: Banreservas opened an exhibition honoring Minerva Mirabal’s centenary, highlighting her artistic work alongside Dominican creators, with guided tours and educational activities. STEM Pride: Colegio San Judas Tadeo’s S.J.T. Dolphins robotics team won the Robot Design Award at the First Lego League WPI Waffle Open Invitational. Education Debate: The Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) rejected EDUCA’s report on lost class hours, saying it misreads data and blames teachers without accounting for structural issues in the education system.