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Miami.- At least three teenagers were injured this Wednesday after a shooting at a high school in the Denver metropolitan area, the capital of Colorado (USA), including two students, while US authorities have not yet reported whether the attacker is in custody or how many shooters there were.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that there are at least two students injured from Evergreen High School, which is less than 50 kilometers southwest of Denver, where St. Anthony's Hospital informed local media of a third injured teenager, of whom it did not reveal details.
Nationals
With 370 transplants in a year, they boost corneal banks in Santiago and Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo.– Faced with the increase in demand for corneal transplants in the Dominican Republic, health authorities announced the equipping of two donation banks that would operate at the José María Cabral y Báez Regional University Hospital and at the Cardio-Neuro Ophthalmological and Transplant Center (CECANOT). The information was provided by Dr. José Juan Castillos […]
Education rejects "unjustified" strikes by teachers carried out by the ADP
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education rejected this Wednesday the "unjustified" strikes of teaching called by the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP) in some provinces of the country, stating that this paralysis undermines the fulfillment of the school calendar and violates the fundamental right to education of thousands of students. The institution noted that the […]
Public Health inspects Dr. Fadul's clinic, who claims to "cure" autism
Santo Domingo,.- The Ministry of Public Health carried out a "technical visit" of supervision to the office 'Transforming Autism' in charge of doctor José Ernesto Fadul, located in the province of Santiago, the organization reported today. "To date, no formal complaints or grievances related to the care or treatments provided in said office have been […]
Yeni Reynoso asserts that crime must be combated by tracing its economy
Santo Domingo.- The Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, highlighted this Wednesday the importance of investigating and combating crime by analyzing the movements that criminal networks follow when mobilizing resources within the economy. Reynoso mentioned that most agencies and countries make the same mistake of investigating cases on a case-by-case basis, without conducting […]
Alexis Medina Sánchez changes defense to face appeal in the Antipulpo case
Santo Domingo. – The businessman Alexis Medina Sánchez, the main defendant in the so-called Antipulpo case, hired a new legal representative for the knowledge of the appeal filed against the sentence that sentenced him to seven years in prison. Attorney Wendy Lora takes over the defense in place of Richard Martinez, who represented him during […]
Sports
Carlos Adames will defend his WBC world title against Austin “Ammo” Williams on March 21 in Orlando
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 […]
Jurickson Profar receives 162-game suspension for repeat offense involving banned substances
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 […]
The Yankees celebrate prospect graduation and reinforce commitment to comprehensive education in the DR
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, […]
COD President receives international water ski delegation and analyzes preparations for Santo Domingo 2026
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 […]
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Yesid Pira conquers the mountain and Wilmar Paredes takes the general lead
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 […]
Technology
From AI centers of excellence to launching satellites: DR prepares to take a big leap as a technological and innovation hub in the Caribbean
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 […]
Instagram will notify parents if their children search for content about suicide or self-harm
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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, […]
Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, the Chinese AI for hyperrealistic videos that challenges Hollywood
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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, […]
Keep your browser up to date: new Chrome update to protect your information
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 […]
HONOR leads global smartphone growth with 55% and consolidates Latin America as a key market
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 […]
International
U.S. Senate supports Trump and Hizbullah speaks out: the latest in the Iran war
International Writing .- The United States Senate showed its support for President Donald Trump by rejecting a resolution to end his military offensive in Iran, an operation that could last up to eight weeks, according to the White House. On the fifth day of conflict, sparked by the attack of Washington and Israel against Iran, […]
Kuwait warns of two soldiers killed in Iranian attacks
The Government of Kuwait warned this Wednesday about the death of two members of its Armed Forces, as well as "dozens of wounded", due to attacks perpetrated by Iran since last Saturday, although it did not specify when the deaths occurred. "These attacks have been indiscriminately directed at civilian areas, in a flagrant violation of […]
Petro warns that "humanity is about to fall into the abyss" of nuclear war
Bogotá. - The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, warned this Tuesday that "humanity is about to fall into the abyss" of a nuclear war, in response to the statements of the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who announced that the attacks against Iran will intensify. "I believe Rubio is mistaken and we must dialogue […]
María Corina Machado will tour Venezuela upon arriving in the country, says her party
Caracas.- Opposition leader María Corina Machado will tour Venezuela when she arrives in the country, her party Vente Venezuela (VV) announced this Tuesday, without specifying when the leader, who is in the US, will return, after leaving the country and abandoning clandestinity to avoid arrest after her accusations of fraud in the presidential elections. "Venezuela […]
They attack the CIA office in Saudi Arabia
A suspected drone attack attributed to Iran hit this Tuesday against the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) station of the U.S. in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, causing the partial collapse of the roof of the offices inside the U.S. embassy complex and filling the interior with smoke, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by The Washington […]
Entertainment
Shakira and Béle launch new single “Someone Like You”
New York.- Today, GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Shakira and rising Colombian star Beéle released their new single “ALGO TÚ”. Produced by A.C., Flambo, Shakira and Beéle, the song is available via Sony Music Latin/5020 Records.Shakira and Beéle presented the song live last weekend in the Zócalo of Mexico City, which became the most massive […]
Tulile asks Santiago Matías for an opportunity to be on “Planeta Alofoke”
Dominican merengue singer José Manuel Rivera, artistically known as “El Rey Tulile, made a public call to Santiago Matías, CEO of Alofoke Media Group, to take him into account in his new digital project “Planeta Alofoke”, scheduled to start on April 13th. Through his social media, the performer of "Ta Buena" published a video where […]
Clarissa Molina will take legal action against Sophinel Báez
Santo Domingo.- Actress and communicator Clarissa Molina issued a public statement in which she categorically denied the claims made about her by Sophinel Báez during an interview with journalist Juan Carlos Alvelo in a digital media outlet in the country. In the document, Molina rejected the content of said statements and assured that they do […]
Arcángel announces his international tour 'La 8va Maravilla World Tour 20 Aniversario'
San Juan/Miami (USA).- The singer Arcángel announced this Monday the dates for the first stage of his tour 'La 8va Maravilla World Tour 20 Aniversario', which will begin on May 13 in Barcelona and will pass through 12 countries and 18 cities until concluding on September 26 in Costa Rica. The tour accompanies the release […]
Ticket sales for Kany García's concert in Santo Domingo start this Tuesday
SANTO DOMINGO.– This Tuesday will begin the sale of tickets for the expected concert that the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García will offer on May 30, 2026 at the Quisqueya Stadium, as part of her “Kany García Tour 2026”. The exclusive presale will be held with a 15% discount for Visa Banreservas cardholders through UEPATICKETS.COM […]
Opinion
The pre-campaign without an official starting gun, polls, activated machinery, and the succession dilemma that sets the path to 2028
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 […]
The new crisis doesn't start in the media, it starts on WhatsApp
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 […]
When corruption is not protected by the presidential band
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 […]
We have a permanent constitutional back and forth
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 […]
When the slander is coordinated and clumsy
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 […]
Economy
Government will submit a project to eliminate obsolete taxes and digitize fiscal processes
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 […]
Trump: "The US Navy will escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz"
Donald Trump asserted that the U.S. Navy is ready to "escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz", blocked by Iran following the conflict in the Middle East. "If necessary, the U.S. Navy will begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. Whatever happens, the United States will guarantee the […]
Farmers who had their projects canceled in Agriculture demand the new minister pay for the vehicles financed by the previous one.
This is about more than 150 utility vehicles that the Ministry of Agriculture delivered to regional directors and those in charge of agricultural areas of the 8 agricultural regions. Departmental managers were also benefited. The past authorities of the state agency made financing agreements through the Banco de Reservas and the CoopParospera Cooperative, for which […]
Merchants and exporters consolidate alliance to boost trade with Haiti
Santo Domingo, DR. – The president of the Dominican Federation of Merchants (FDC), Iván de Jesús García, held a meeting with representatives of the Association of Border Exporters of Cement and Construction Materials (ASOEXPOFRONCEM), in order to strengthen trade with Haiti and promote the sustainable development of border communities. García presented a review on the […]
Abinader is optimistic about the economic future and highlights rare earth reserves
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, expressed optimism this Friday about the country's economic future, announced that the Government will install a network of dry ports on the border with Haiti, and highlighted that the nation has a rare earth reserve of over 150 million tons. In his annual address on […]
Style
Miss and Mister of Dominican Republic begins their week of concentration with great international surprises
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 […]
David Collado inaugurates Dominican stand at Colombia's tourism fair
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 […]
From Madrid, journalist Cristian Santana connects Spanish cuisine with Dominican seasoning in "Sabor de la Calle"
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 […]
Dominican Jack Mateo develops agenda at Miami Dade College on applied artificial intelligence
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 […]
Digega lays a floral offering in commemoration of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence
Santo Domingo. – The General Directorate of Livestock, headed by its director, Abel Madera, made a solemn floral offering at the Altar de la Patria, as part of the commemorative acts of the 182nd anniversary of the National Independence. The ceremony was held in honor of the Founding Fathers: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario […]
Editorial
Development for the border
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 […]
Tourism continues to grow
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 […]
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
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