A moment of tension was recorded on the morning of this Wednesday inside the Basilica Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, in Higüey, when Mr. Luis José Domínguez suffered a health incident that forced his immediate evacuation from the temple. The event occurred during the solemn celebrations in honor of the Virgen de la Altagracia, […]
Higüey. – Former President Hipólito Mejía described as “nonsense” the accusations of alleged irregularities at the Banco Agrícola, and defended the management of its current administrator, Fernando Durán. Mejía assured that the administration of Durán has been more efficient and clear than the one he himself carried out when he held the position of Secretary […]
Azua.– A fire recorded this morning of this Wednesday, January 21 keeps members of the Azua Fire Department deployed at the intersection of Bartolomé Olegario Pérez and 27 de Febrero streets, where a spare parts store and a service office operate. According to preliminary information, the flames spread rapidly and reached an adjacent dwelling, causing […]
Higüey. – The Archbishop of Higüey, Monsignor Jesús Castro Marte, called for improving the physical and human conditions of those deprived of their liberty in the country's prisons, with special attention to pre-trial detainees awaiting due judicial process. During his words, Castro Marte urged the authorities to find fair solutions within the framework of legal […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– On the occasion of the celebration of Our Lady of Altagracia Day, President Luis Abinader shared a message of faith and hope on his social media this Wednesday, in which he offered a prayer for the Dominican people, the families of the country and those who are going through greater difficulties. In his […]
Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]
Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]
SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Sports Federations participated this Friday morning in the workshop on Good Practices of Transparency and Accountability, jointly given by the Ministry of the Presidency and the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic. You may be interestedr:They hold a panel with Nelson Cruz, recognize Yasser González and invite Luis Arraez Around 70 […]
SANTO DOMINGO. The Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) will hold a mass this Thursday, January 15, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the death of engineer Roque Napoleón Muñoz (Polón), a prominent sports leader and former president of that organization. You may be interested in: Courtney and the bullfighting relief hold the Toros against […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, assured this Tuesday that the preparations for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are progressing as planned and with satisfactory results, after heading a meeting with the members of the Organizing Committee and officials of entities linked to the event. The president […]
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]
The music streaming company Spotify announced an increase in the cost of its Premium subscriptions for the United States, effective from February 2026, which will directly impact millions of platform users. The adjustment covers the Individual, Duo, Family, and Student plans, and subscribers were notified through official channels. This move, announced on the company's press portal, […]
Samsung is ready to become a provider of 5G modem chips for Tesla's electric vehicles, starting with its Robotaxi line in Texas, United States. This was announced by The Elec. Although the South Korean company already supplied components to Tesla, this will be the first time it supplies 5G connectivity chips to the electric car manufacturer, […]
Truth Social is presented as Donald Trump's alternative in the social media ecosystem, aiming for a space of conversation without restrictions and with a structure that resembles Twitter in many ways. Launched by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the platform emerges as a direct response to the blocks suffered by Trump on other networks and […]
Madrid.- The social network X, formerly Twitter, has stopped working normally in several countries, including the United States, Spain, and France, around 3:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. GMT) for reasons still unknown. Users of the social network have reported to the page Downdetector problems with the service both in the mobile application and in its web […]
The plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump landed this Wednesday in Switzerland, where the president's participation in the Davos 2026 Economic Forum is expected, reports the Washington Post. The Air Force Two arrived at Zurich airport shortly before 12:45 local time, after Air Force One reported some electrical failures that delayed the president's arrival. You […]
Adamuz, Spain.– Rescue teams located this Wednesday the 43rd victim of the tragic train accident that occurred in Adamuz, after finding the body in one of the train cars of the crashed Alvia train. Firefighters do not rule out that more fatalities may appear in the coming hours, as the dismantling of the convoy progresses, […]
Barcelona.- Four people have been seriously injured and another 33 have had to be treated by medical teams in a new train accident in Spain, this time occurring in the province of Barcelona on the night of this Tuesday, when a retaining wall collapsed, whose driver has died. The accident occurred on a commuter train […]
The Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, urged residents to prepare for a US military invasion in the face of Donald Trump's growing threats to take control of the island belonging to Denmark. "Military force is not likely to be used, but it has not been ruled out. The leader of the other side has made […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced this Tuesday the entry of 300 million dollars to the country "product of the sale of oil", days after Washington announced an agreement to sell crude oil from the South American country for 500 million dollars. "Of the first 500 million, 300 million have entered", Rodríguez […]
Puerto Rican artist Farruko (Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado), recognized for his successful career in urban music, announces the launch of Carbonabis, his new line of medicinal cannabis developed to support patients facing conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. Carbonabis is born with a focus on patient well-being, education, and responsible access to natural […]
Santo Domingo, RD. — During a recent interview on the Andy Show HD program, the social media personality La Fruta and big winner of La Casa de Alofoke 2 spoke openly about the importance that the urban artist La Insuperable has in his life, highlighting her human qualities and the solid friendship that unites them, […]
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Christian Alicea had an outstanding participation during the past weekend of the San Sebastián Street Parties, reaffirming his presence and connection with the public at the most important cultural event in Puerto Rico, which is estimated to have brought together more than a million people […]
YouTube's global CEO, Neal Mohan, highlighted the impact of the Dominican entrepreneur and influencer Santiago Matías, Alofoke, in his annual letter titled “From the CEO: What's Coming to YouTube in 2026”, published on the platform's official blog, a document where the director of the influential digital platform addresses YouTube's main strategic bets for the new […]
The young content creator and TikToker, Wanda Uribe, known as Objeto Pastel, is one of the 30 confirmed participants for the “Extended Live” of Alofoke Radio Show, the endurance competition in which contestants will compete for a jeep valued at more than three million pesos. The inclusion of Objeto Pastel represents not only recognition of […]
A country can ignite from a chat: WhatsApp sets the agenda before the media. A single forward surpasses any headline. In the digital age, the real information crisis doesn't ignite in the newsrooms of a media outlet, nor on the front pages of newspapers: it begins in a simple WhatsApp chat. Before any media outlet […]
In the Dominican Republic, presidents don't fall because of the opposition. They fall because of something more intimate and devastating: their own family. When corruption shares the same last name as the presidential band, it ceases to be a case and becomes a sentence. It's not a contract that is judged: it's the entire credibility […]
In 2015, an internal crisis within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) forced the leadership of that organization to promote a constitutional reform to enable President Danilo Medina, who had been elected in 2012 through a constitution that prohibited consecutive re-election. Medina was eligible to try to return in 2020, that is, after a period, a […]
For days, Leonardo Aguilera has been the target of a campaign as evidently coordinated as it is poorly executed. Defamation, slander, and half-truths circulate on networks and certain media with suspicious synchronicity. Who's sending them? Who's biting their nails? The formula is old: fabricate scandals where they don't exist, repeat lies until they seem like […]
In 2025, live news streaming via YouTube on smart TVs leaves traditional television behind and transforms news consumption in the Dominican Republic.By: Pavel De Camps Vargas Who's dominating your home screen today? It's not traditional television. In the Dominican Republic, YouTube has taken over the television in this 2025, redefining the map of news consumption. […]
Madrid, Spain.– The firm Tu Casa RD highlighted at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026 its commitment to strengthening Dominican tourism and promoting high-value real estate projects, by actively participating in this event that brings together the main players in the sector worldwide. During the day, Olga Santos and Rosanna Santos, company representatives, explained that […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Santo Domingo Este City Council (ASDE) announced an investment projection exceeding RD$5,000 million, aimed at strengthening urban development and positioning the municipality as a new tourist destination in the country, reported its mayor Dio Astacio during his participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). Astacio explained that the initiative seeks to […]
Dominican workers earning minimum wages rank ninth among 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a regional ranking that compares monthly minimum incomes. At the beginning of this year, the minimum wage in the Dominican Republic ranges between 269 and 475 dollars, depending on the size of the company and the sector, […]
Santo Domingo.– Representatives of the World Bank highlighted this Tuesday the macroeconomic and political stability of the Dominican Republic, as well as its sustained economic growth, after a meeting with President Luis Abinader at the National Palace, which concluded a technical mission carried out in the country. The delegation described the government's work to maintain […]
Spain. -The Dominican Republic stopped receiving around 600 thousand tourists as a consequence of the war conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a situation that has directly impacted the tourist flow to the country, according to the Minister of Tourism David Collado. The official explained that the reduction is mainly attributed to the increase in fuel […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Banreservas Volunteer Program released the book Stories of Dominican Life and Goodwill in Spain, a work that collects the testimonies of 34 Dominican women who have made Spain their home, highlighting stories of overcoming, effort and commitment to their families and their identity. The activity took place at the facilities of […]
New York. – More than 40 young Dominicans residing in the United States were awarded during the fourth edition of the National Youth Award, in the category “Outstanding Young Dominican Abroad,” held in New York City by the Ministry of Youth of the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Dominican Consulate General in New York […]
Valencia (Spain).- Salad or fruits are associated with the feminine, while meat is perceived as masculine. That is the main conclusion of a study by the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) conducted in Spain and Ecuador that analyzes how gender and age stereotypes influence the way we perceive food. The research, published in the International […]
On Saturday afternoon, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean Paradise project took place, officially marking the start of construction of one of the most promising real estate and tourism proposals in the Dominican Republic, strategically located in the Uvero Alto area, east of the country. The event took place in a pleasant and formal atmosphere, […]
La Altagracia.- The twenty-fifth edition of the Gran Concierto Altagraciano in the Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia, paid tribute to the patron saint of the Dominican people, through the musical excellence of the National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro José Antonio Molina, and the special performance of the renowned saxophonist and […]
If anything has been highlighted by the prolonged Haitian crisis, it is the historical debt that the Dominican Republic has with its own border. The provinces that guard that line of more than 390 kilometers not only face the direct consequences of the collapse of the Haitian state, but have also been, for decades, forgotten […]
Without a doubt, the tourism sector represents one of the greatest successes of the governments of President Luis Abinader, an area that he already knew well before his arrival at the Presidency of the Republic, due to his experience as a local businessman. Since his swearing-in in August 2020, the Tourism Cabinet was implemented, coordinated […]
This July 4th, the United States commemorates the 249th anniversary of its independence, a date that marks the beginning of a nation forged in the fight for freedom, civil rights, and self-determination. Since then, this feat has been celebrated in multiple cultural expressions that exalt patriotic pride and the sense of national belonging. However, on […]
Today we proudly and gratefully celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, a project that was born with the firm conviction of transforming the way information is reported in the Dominican Republic. In these four years, we have witnessed —and been protagonists— of a revolution in digital journalism, marked by immediacy, technological innovation, and […]
On the eve of celebrating the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, technology and, above all, to you: our readers. We are driven by the constant desire to evolve, to do things differently and to keep up with the times. Therefore, today we present two new products that will […]
Santo Domingo. – The Economic and Social Development Council of Santo Domingo (CODESSD) expressed its concern over various indicators that point to a slowdown in the pace of economic growth in the Dominican Republic, and called on the authorities to take urgent measures to strengthen the productive sector, protect the purchasing power of citizens, and avoid greater social tensions.
Although the country has maintained relative macroeconomic stability, key sectors such as construction, commerce, local manufacturing, and micro-enterprises have shown signs of contraction so far this year. Added to this is growing pressure on Dominican families due to rising prices of basic products, the cost of financing, and labor informality.
“No basta con que la economía crezca en cifras; es indispensable que ese crecimiento se traduzca en más empleos dignos, y mayor capacidad de consumo para los hogares”
CODESSD is concerned about the high levels of labor informality, especially among young people and women, the limited growth of MSMEs, which face financing restrictions and high interest rates, the increase in public debt, without a clear planning of return or sustainable productive investment, the reduction in the pace of private and public investment, the high public payroll, among others.
The organization reiterates its commitment to dialogue, transparency, and the construction of viable proposals that strengthen the country's economic democracy.
CODESSD expresses concern about the country's economic situation
Madrid, Spain. – Banco de Reservas and CaixaBank renewed their collaboration agreement to manage the sending of remittances from Dominicans residing in Spain, which includes greater benefits for those sending currency to the Dominican Republic. Dominicans who are CaixaBank users will only pay a one-euro commission per shipment and will receive preferential rates for the […]
Higüey. – Former President of the Republic, Hipólito Mejía, called on the government of President Luis Abinader to make real changes in the Governmental Train, and not simple transfers of officials, considering that some areas require firm decisions to improve public management. "I want changes, not transfers," Mejía emphasized, while opening the possibility that the […]
Santo Domingo.- I am from Campo RD, a young content creator originally from Santiago de los Caballeros, was officially confirmed as one of the 30 participants of the reality show “Live Extendido”, from Alofoke Radio Show, after starring in a walk from Santiago to the Edificio Rojo in Santo Domingo with the aim of drawing […]
Santo Domingo. — Wellington Quiw, known as “El Campeón” and popular for his viral videos eating mangos and his characteristic “corito sano,” has been confirmed as one of the participants of the “Live Extendido,” from La Casa de Alofoke. The digital creator and interpreter who has gained fame on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, sees […]
Lima.- The transitional president of Peru, the right-winger José Jerí, ruled out that he will resign from office amid the controversy that has arisen after it was revealed that he held semi-clandestine meetings with a Chinese businessman, and said that they «intend to destabilize» his Government and «alter the electoral process» that will be held […]
Santo Domingo. – The adoption of smart wallets is consolidating as a modern and safer alternative to traditional wallets, thanks to the incorporation of technological functions that offer alerts, real-time location and direct linking to the cell phone. These new designs allow the user to track their wallet from an app on their phone, whether […]
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