Santo Domingo.- Deputy Lidia Pérez, sister of singer Rubby Pérez, who died in the Jet Set tragedy, spoke out with harsh criticism this Monday against Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, and in particular against their lawyer, during the hearing on the case. Pérez stated that his reaction was not an act of insubordination, but a manifestation […]
Santiago. – High-cost medications donated to the Centro Oncológico del Cibao expired or were sold without benefiting cancer patients, due to administrative decisions that allegedly prioritized economic profitability over medical care, denounced members of the institution's medical direction. According to testimonies, medications intended for low-income patients were stored until their expiration under the argument that […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader, along with Vice President Raquel Peña, led this Sunday an extended Council of Ministers, a full-day work session focused on defining, prioritizing, and articulating the strategic projects of greatest social impact that will be executed during the year 2026, in line with the ten priority goals of the Government. During […]
Santo Domingo.– The Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, ERD, swore in the members of the Organizing Committee for the 55th edition of the Sports Games of the Armed Forces and the National Police, in an act held on the front esplanade of the Ministry of Defense. During the ceremony, the high […]
MIAMI (EFE).– The legendary boxer Mohamed Ali, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, will be immortalized by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with the issuance of two commemorative stamps that will go on sale starting this January 15, almost a decade after his death. You may be interested in:LeBron James will […]
Sports writing (EFE).- Kenyan Albert Korir, winner of the New York Marathon in 2021 and podium in the last three editions, has been provisionally suspended for the use of a prohibited substance, a decision adopted by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). You may be interested in: Raphinha boosts Barcelona's sixteenth Spanish Super Cup against Real […]
CARACAS.– The arrival of Nicolás Maduro to power in Venezuela, first as acting president after the death of Hugo Chávez and then elected in 2013, coincided with the end of the oil boom that for years allowed a strong state investment in sports. Since then, the sports sector has traveled a path marked by the […]
Here's the rewritten press release, with journalistic style, greater fluency, and better structure: Santo Domingo, R.D. – Within the framework of the Friends of La Fe Softball Classic Tournament, held in the Ensanche La Fe sector, an emotional act of recognition was held for Robert Polanco, director of PROPEEP and political leader, for his outstanding […]
During this beginning of 2026, an unusual activity related to massive password reset requests has been detected. Both regular users and profiles with a large number of followers have been targeted by these messages, which appear completely legitimate and come from the social network's usual channel. In most cases, recipients had not requested the password […]
WhatsApp incorporated and optimized a key function for those seeking greater privacy in their conversations: chat restriction, a tool that allows you to hide sensitive messages in a protected folder and prevent their content from being visible to third parties. The option, popularly known as "secret chat mode", aims to reinforce security within one of […]
Writing.- LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its "AI in Action" approach at LG World Premiere, the annual event the company holds in Las Vegas before CES. The company highlighted the three fundamental pillars of its strategy: affective intelligence, which has evolved into action-oriented AI; industry-leading products based on technological excellence; and a perfectly coordinated ecosystem […]
Madrid.- Artificial intelligence continues to advance by leaps and bounds and 2026 will be the year in which this technology goes from being a tool capable of assisting those who use it to leading autonomous systems capable of taking operational control in many processes and executing critical tasks without direct human intervention. It also begins […]
Beijing.- China declared this Thursday that the dispute over the operation of the TikTok video application in the US must be resolved "through cooperation" and "in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations". The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, spoke out after information emerged about the platform's agreements with three investors to create […]
Redacción América.- One week after being sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez has been imposing a discreet pace of government, which seeks to keep alive the ties with President Nicolás Maduro and the legacy of the late ruler Hugo Chávez, while trying to build bridges with the Donald Trump Administration. In eight […]
Buenos Aires.- One person died and 35 people were injured after being swept away this Monday by a wave of between five and six meters that unexpectedly hit a beach in the town of Santa Clara del Mar, on the waters of the Atlantic, confirmed official sources. The event was recorded in the afternoon, at […]
La Insuperable was one of the most talked-about figures during her appearance on the red carpet of the special program "La Casa de Alofoke: El After Party", broadcast by Univision, where she not only garnered attention for her presence, but also took the opportunity to clarify rumors and share important reflections on her career and […]
This Sunday, January 11th, the successful reality show La Casa de Alofoke 2 marks a new milestone in its trajectory by becoming the first live broadcast program in this year 2026 on the renowned Hispanic network Univisión. This is La Casa de Alofoke: El After Party, a special edition that will be broadcast tonight at […]
Model and businesswoman Kendall Jenner, 30 years old, spoke out about the rumors that have circulated on the internet regarding her sexual orientation and clarified that she does not identify as a lesbian. The statement was made during a recent appearance on a podcast, where she addressed different aspects of her personal life that have […]
Santo Domingo.- The international academic program Berklee in Santo Domingo 2026 concluded this Saturday with the awarding of 43 scholarships for higher studies at Berklee College of Music, valued at approximately RD$200 million, consolidating itself as the edition with the highest number of aid granted since the creation of the program. The closing took place […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Santiago Matías surprised his audience again on Friday night by sharing unpublished images of the new and expected studio of Alofoke Radio Show, a project that marks a new stage for the platform and reaffirms its commitment to technological innovation in the world of streaming. Through a post on his social […]
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. […]
"I am a tolerant and democratic president, but everything has a limit... We will continue to govern for the people and, for that reason, I say to all pre-candidates and their coordinators: proselitizing acts to officials are not allowed. If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions." Thus spoke the head of state, […]
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the euro for this Friday, January 9, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the euro's buying rate was RD$72.52, while the selling rate reached RD$76.82. These values reflect a slight depreciation compared to the close of the year […]
Shanghai (China).- The consumer price index (CPI), the main indicator of inflation in China, continued to accelerate in December to 0.8%, its highest in almost three years, thus ending the year 2025 at the same levels with which the previous one closed, according to official data released this Friday. The figures from the National Statistics […]
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Thursday that the consumer price index (CPI) registered a monthly variation of 0.84% in December 2025. This, according to a statement, largely explained by the combined lagged impact of adverse weather conditions on the production of some agricultural items, which were affected by […]
Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic received 11.866 billion dollars in remittances in 2025, a "record" figure and 10.3% higher than in 2024, the monetary authorities reported this Thursday. The Dominican Central Bank (issuer) said in a statement that the economic performance of the United States was one of the main factors that influenced the behavior […]
Caracas.- The state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) confirmed this Wednesday that it is in a negotiation process with the United States for the sale of "volumes" of crude oil, after President Donald Trump assured that the Caracas Executive is willing to give them 30 to 50 million barrels of oil. The negotiation is carried out, […]
More than 1,600 people impacted by their 2025 Community Medical Missions La Altagracia.- The Puntacana Group reaffirms, once again, its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities in its environment, through the free medical care provided by its Puntacana Foundation (FPC). During the last year, the foundation carried out four Community Medical Missions, […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Press Workers' Union (SNTP) announced this Thursday its action plan for the year 2026, with a view to strengthening that organization and defending the labor rights of its members. Manuel Ureña, general secretary of the SNTP, said to strengthen ties with the union's bases, for which they propose to hold the […]
A place between the Loma and the Atlantic Ocean that becomes a refuge for the traveler's soul. There is a corner located on the north coast, caressed by the breeze that tastes of salt and nostalgia, where the Atlantic merges with the land and leaves its mark on every stone, every wave, every soul. That […]
Lawrence, Massachusetts.— The city's mayor of Lawrence, Brian De Peña, recognized journalist Stephanie Hilario Soto through a proclamation, for her commitment and contributions to the responsible practice of journalism, as well as for her performance in Dominican media. During the event, the mayor highlighted the academic preparation, professional ethics, and versatility of Hilario Soto, who […]
Santo Domingo.- The corporate volunteering program “United for a Dream” of Cementos Progreso Dominicana promoted the initiative “Golden Christmas with Purpose”, with a solidarity day that focused its efforts on raising resources and providing support to the elderly of the Don José María Foundation, in San Pedro de Macorís. Understanding the need to create support […]
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.– Amidst his successful digital marathon of 24 uninterrupted days of broadcasting, the producer and communicator Santiago Matías launched a direct appeal to the Association of Art Chroniclers (Acroarte), requesting that he be awarded the Gran Soberano 2026, the highest award of the Soberano Awards.
Matías argued that his contribution to communication, entertainment, and digital platforms in the country has marked a before and after, consolidating a model of massive impact and connecting with millions of users inside and outside the country.
"I don't want Youtuber of the year, this year I deserve the Gran Soberano 2026", expressed Matías.
The creator of La Casa de Alofoke took the opportunity to point out that his project has broken audience records and has become a space of cultural, social, and musical reference in the region.
Santo Domingo.– The National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE) reported that it achieved a significant reduction in the salt content in the recipes of the School Feeding Program (PAE), by reducing the sodium intake from 88% to 48% of the daily limit recommended for children and adolescents. According to the entity, this improvement aligns the […]
Nobody disputes Alfredo Pacheco's political career or his status as a valuable leader within the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM). His party struggle and his capacity for political survival are part of the public inventory. However, as if trying to curry favor with the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, for the decrees that appointed new […]
Bangkok (EFE). - The Australian ambassador and the oceanic country's ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd, will leave his post at the end of March, after just over three years as a diplomat in Washington and after a controversy over his public criticism of President Donald Trump. Australian Prime Minister, Labor's Anthony Albanese, announced this […]
This is a role-playing exchange and may cause multiple orgasms. The practice known as pegging, which is anal penetration of a man using sex toys, has ceased to be taboo and has become a growing trend among heterosexual men, driven by its increased presence in popular culture and by a change in traditional conceptions of […]
Jarabacoa, La Vega.– The National Police reported the arrest of a woman accused of alleged violation of several articles of the Dominican Penal Code, related to association of wrongdoers, blows and voluntary injuries, as well as threats. The detainee was identified as Yordania Medina Serrano, who is accused of the alleged violation of articles 265, […]
Tokyo.– The Japanese production company Toho officially announced the release of the highly anticipated sequel to Godzilla Minus One, also revealing the first promotional poster for the film, which will mark a new stage in the cinematographic rebirth of the iconic monster. The new installment, titled Godzilla Minus Zero, will arrive in Japanese cinemas on […]
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