Regional developments in Dominican Republic and Paraguay

In the Dominican Republic, Enrique Romero, the mayor of Puñal, has called for increased social responsibility from the Cibao International Airport. While acknowledging the airport's economic impact, Romero argued that the facility should contribute more directly to the local community through infrastructure projects and services, noting that the municipality currently manages responsibilities like public lighting and security despite the airport's significant annual revenue.

In Paraguay, President Santiago Peña met with Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Giménez to review contingency plans for the El Niño phenomenon. The government is coordinating with local authorities to protect the productive sector, specifically targeting vulnerable areas such as family farming and horticulture to mitigate the impact of adverse weather on national food supplies.