Santo Domingo, RD.– In an event led by the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, 116 businesswomen received their certification after completing the MujerEs Avanza training program, an initiative of the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce and Production, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) and the Mipymes Center of […]
Santo Domingo. – The presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies expressed their support for the possibility of eliminating independent candidacies from electoral legislation, considering that the Constitution of the Republic does not contemplate this figure and that any regulation in this regard must start from a constitutional reform. The president of the […]
Moments of tension were experienced on the morning of this Monday in the vicinity of the Politécnico Manuel María Castillo, where students staged a protest that ended in clashes with police officers. The demonstration was led by the student movement FER, whose members gathered in front of the educational center to demand from the authorities […]
Santo Domingo.- The former president of the Republic, Hipólito Mejía, went through the process to obtain his new driver's license, highlighting the cleanliness, order, and organization of the service during his visit. During his tour, he also valued the work done and highlighted the management of the executive director of the National Institute of Transit […]
Santo Domingo.- The Transportation Cabinet informed that starting tomorrow, the bus service offered by the Independencia Corridor will begin charging a fare of 35 pesos per passenger, after a free period. During the free (no-fare) trial period, the Corredor Independencia has mobilized 849,341 passengers, establishing itself as an organized transportation alternative for citizens traveling along […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – Dominican world champion Carlos Adames, known as “El Caballo Bronco” (The Bronco Horse), will defend his middleweight title (160 pounds) sanctioned by the World Boxing Council against American Austin Williams, on March 21st at the Caribe Royale Resort, in Orlando, Florida. You may be interested in:Kelvin Cruz doubles economic contribution to TBS […]
The Atlanta Braves player will lose his season salary and will not be able to participate in the World Baseball Classic United States - Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance for the second time in the last year, sources told ESPN. You […]
Boca Chica.- The New York Yankees academy for Latin America proudly celebrated a new high school graduation ceremony, in an event held at its Boca Chica facilities that reaffirms the organization's commitment to the comprehensive training of its prospects and collaborators. The graduation, led by Joel Lithgow, director of the Yankees academy for Latin America, […]
SANTO DOMINGO, RD. – The president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Garibaldy Bautista, held a meeting with a delegation from the national and international water skiing community to learn about concerns related to the preparation of this discipline for the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. You may be interested in:Gilberto Soriano is […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– Guatemalan Yesid Pira prevailed with authority in the demanding third mountain stage of the 47th National Independence Cycling Tour, held on the Santo Domingo–Rancho Arriba (San José de Ocoa) route, with a distance of 158 kilometers. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader informed, during his accountability, a series of strategic agreements with global technology companies that consolidate the Dominican Republic as a key destination for the economy of the future, innovation and high value-added investment. As part of the vision of sustainable growth and productive diversification, the president highlighted the signing of […]
New York, Feb 26 (EFE).- Instagram has announced that "next week" it will begin to notify parents if their teenage child "attempts to repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm" on its social network, according to its parent company, Meta, announced this Thursday. You may be interested in: Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, […]
Beijing.- A year after DeepSeek shook the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry with its 'chatbot', China returns to the center of the technological debate with the hyperrealistic videos of Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's video tool that opens a new battle in the sector and rekindles the controversy over copyright in Hollywood. Since its launch this month, […]
Security in web browsers is more crucial than ever, as they have become one of the main targets of cybercriminals. Chrome, the most used browser worldwide, constantly faces attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, forcing Google to quickly release patches to protect its users. Recently, the company has released an emergency update that fixes the first zero-day vulnerability of […]
Santo Domingo.– HONOR positioned itself as the fastest-growing international smartphone manufacturer in 2025, recording an expansion of 55% in shipments during the first three quarters of the year, according to a report by the analysis firm Omdia. The study places the company as the most dynamic brand among the top 10 global sellers, driven by […]
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard responded this Tuesday to US President Donald Trump that its missiles are "now more powerful than at the beginning of the war" and that it has the capacity to "expand" the conflict. "We are ready to expand the war; security will be for all or insecurity for all. We are the […]
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump, assured this Monday in an interview with CBS News that the war with Iran is "practically over" and that he is considering "taking control" of the Strait of Hormuz, through which he claims ships are already transiting. "I think the war is practically over," Trump declared in a phone call […]
Miami.- U.S. President Donald Trump, warned on Monday that U.S. forces "will not stop" until Iran is "totally and decisively defeated" after the election of its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Jameneí.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Lariyani, stated this Monday that it is unlikely to establish security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the war, in response to Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a mission to "progressively open" the strait. Lariyani asserted that "it is unlikely that security can be established in […]
This Monday, March 9, 2026, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, announced that "an international mission of a "defensive" nature" is "underway" to "progressively open" the Strait of Hormuz. This is an important oil zone, through which a significant percentage of the world's crude oil and gas passes, as well as other essential products.} You […]
Santo Domingo, RD. The influencer and businesswoman Alexandra MVP reacted publicly after the messages published on social media by the actress Dalisa Alegría, amid the controversy generated by some family photographs shared on the Instagram account of Charlotte, her daughter with the urban artist Mozart La Para. The controversy arose after images were published on […]
The actress and wife of urban artist Dalisa Alegría allegedly reacted on social media after the publication of several family photographs on the Instagram account of Charlotte, daughter of the interpreter Mozart La Para, which according to the profile is managed by the interpreter's ex-wife Alexandra MVP. The images recalled moments of her baptism and […]
Content creator Jesaaelys Ayala González, daughter of urban singer Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González, announced that she is expecting a girl, the result of her relationship with her husband Carlos Olmo. The news was revealed during an emotional "gender reveal" celebrated this weekend in the company of family and close friends. You can read: Raphy […]
Santo Domingo,- Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Cat Serrano officially presented her new single and music video “One Night,” of Latin pop genre, a song that connects with those who seek to escape, even if only for one night, from daily pressures and reconnect with their inner freedom. “One Night” is a song that invites […]
The Dominican actress and presenter Clarissa Molina decided to withdraw the legal proceedings she had initiated against the model Sophinel Báez and the producer Juan Carlos Albelo, after measures were taken to eliminate and clarify the content that caused the controversy. The decision was confirmed by her legal representative, Julio Cury, who explained that the […]
Although the Central Electoral Board has not officially kicked off the presidential pre-campaign for 2028, the Dominican political scene shows unequivocal signs of early activation. The main parties are moving as if the contest were underway, multiplying events, refining speeches and appealing to polls to legitimize positions, in a context where public opinion is beginning […]
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 […]
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump is evaluating "additional options" to contain gasoline prices, which have been affected by the blockades resulting from the war in Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil circulates. "The president and his energy team are closely monitoring the markets, speaking with […]
Oil prices fell this Monday in electronic trading after the close after US President Donald Trump stated that the war in Iran is "practically over". Around 19:45 GMT, the price of a barrel of Brent, the international benchmark, fell 5.20% to $87.87 compared to the closing price a few minutes earlier. The West Texas Intermediate […]
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed that the Government allocated a subsidy of RD$188 million to maintain the prices of essential fuels during the week of February 28 to March 6, 2026, with the aim of protecting the population and national production. In that order, the following will be subsidized: liquefied petroleum gas […]
Washington,.- The United States Treasury Department authorized this Thursday a temporary 30-day exemption to allow shipments of Russian oil stranded at sea to be sold to Indian refiners. The measure was announced by the Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, on his official X account, who specified that the authorization "will not provide a significant […]
Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, informed that in the coming weeks he will submit to the National Congress a legislative initiative aimed at eliminating tax burdens that he described as outdated and correcting distortions that, in his opinion, disproportionately affect taxpayers. The official explained that the proposal is part of […]
Do you think you know everything? Science and history continue to reveal surprising data that shows the world is full of mysteries and curiosities. These facts, supported by scientific research, can change the way we see reality. 1. Humans and bananas share part of their DNA Although it may sound strange, humans share some genes […]
Santo Domingo.– The Miss and Mister of Dominican Republic organization officially launched its concentration week, marking the beginning of a new stage in the country's beauty pageants. Alejandro Martínez, one of the event directors, reported that throughout the week the candidates will participate in various activities, including talent competition, "head to head" dynamics, interviews with […]
Bogotá, Colombia.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated the Dominican stand at the tourism fair La Vitrina de ANATO, which began this Wednesday in Bogotá, Colombia and will run until Friday. Accompanied by businessmen, bankers, diplomats and other sector actors, Minister Collado cut the ribbon, after assuring that he will continue making his greatest […]
Madrid, Spain.- Dominican journalist Cristian Santana presented a new installment of his program Sabor de la Calle, this time broadcasting from the city of Madrid, where he toured some of the most emblematic gastronomic points of the Spanish capital, combining local tradition with the authentic flavor of the Dominican community abroad. During the tour, Santana […]
Miami, Florida. — In a context where artificial intelligence redefines competitiveness globally, Dominican Jack Mateo, developed a strategic agenda at the Miami Dade College (MDC), focused on training in AI applied to the business sector. The AI expert held a meeting with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at MDC, in which initiatives aimed […]
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 Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, positively valued the promulgation of the new Dominican Penal Code, considering that it is aligned with modern trends in criminal law.
Reynoso explained that the Public Ministry comparatively analyzed the new legal framework against legislations, jurisprudence and doctrine of different countries, concluding that it represents a significant advance.
The prosecutor highlighted the effort of legislators and political leaders who promoted a progressive Penal Code, in line with the advances incorporated in Law 24-97 and other regulations. According to her, despite attempts to regress, reasonableness prevailed in the final decision.
He pointed out that this legislative change is the most relevant in criminal matters since 1884, as it not only updates the regulations, but also promotes a vision of justice focused on people, a commitment assumed by the Public Ministry.
Reynoso thanked the citizen support and the work of the congressmen who facilitated the approval of the Penal Code. "Every law is perfectible, but this is an important step forward for society," he said.
President Luis Abinader enacted on Sunday afternoon Law 74-25, which establishes the new Penal Code of the Dominican Republic.
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Santo Domingo, RD.– In an event led by the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, 116 businesswomen received their certification after completing the MujerEs Avanza training program, an initiative of the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce and Production, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) and the Mipymes Center of […]
Santo Domingo. – The presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies expressed their support for the possibility of eliminating independent candidacies from electoral legislation, considering that the Constitution of the Republic does not contemplate this figure and that any regulation in this regard must start from a constitutional reform. The president of the […]
Santo Domingo,.- The Second Collegiate Tribunal of Santo Domingo Este sentenced a woman to 30 years in prison for ramming three other women with her vehicle, one of whom died, in an incident that occurred in 2024 in the Los Arqueanos de Villa Mella neighborhood, Santo Domingo Norte, it was reported this Tuesday. Leslie Yirel […]
Moments of tension were experienced on the morning of this Monday in the vicinity of the Politécnico Manuel María Castillo, where students staged a protest that ended in clashes with police officers. The demonstration was led by the student movement FER, whose members gathered in front of the educational center to demand from the authorities […]
Santo Domingo.- The former president of the Republic, Hipólito Mejía, went through the process to obtain his new driver's license, highlighting the cleanliness, order, and organization of the service during his visit. During his tour, he also valued the work done and highlighted the management of the executive director of the National Institute of Transit […]
Santo Domingo.- The Transportation Cabinet informed that starting tomorrow, the bus service offered by the Independencia Corridor will begin charging a fare of 35 pesos per passenger, after a free period. During the free (no-fare) trial period, the Corredor Independencia has mobilized 849,341 passengers, establishing itself as an organized transportation alternative for citizens traveling along […]
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