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Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry, together with the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), launched a large-scale operation in which it arrested two people linked to a criminal structure dedicated to drug trafficking and money laundering.
The operation led to the arrest, under court orders, of Alfredo Samboy Féliz (Burungo) and Suleica Herrera Geraldo. Authorities are pursuing Argenis Santana Herrera (Argenis Kodigo), whom they urged to surrender.
A team of 21 prosecutors from the Santo Domingo Este Prosecutor's Office, with the support of 150 agents from the DNCD and Navy personnel, carried out 15 simultaneous raids in the National District, Santo Domingo Este, and Baní, Peravia province, against members of the network that, in September 2024, had 20 packages of cocaine seized from them in the municipality of Villa Mella.
During the operation, two houses, four apartments, a villa, a pharmacy, firearms, two nightclubs, vehicles, a recreational boat, a drone, a satellite phone, five Jet Skis, clothing, documents, money in pesos and dollars, electronic equipment, cell phones, and other evidence related to the investigation were seized.
Nationals
Electrical service was restored by 60% after the failure that caused the blackout.
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican electricity sector reported that the recovery of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI) is progressing steadily, following the national blackout recorded this Monday morning. The authorities explained that the interruption originated from the tripping of the 138-kilovolt Hainamosa–Villa Duarte line's circuit breaker, which caused a major failure in the grid. You […]
Coercion measure against doctor accused of sexual assault in SFM postponed again
San Francisco de Macorís. — The Judicial Office of Permanent Attention Services of the Duarte province postponed until next Thursday at 11:00 in the morning the knowledge of the coercive measure against the doctor Wilber Polanco, accused of alleged sexual assault against a young woman of Haitian nationality in the municipality of Las Guáranas. The […]
Metro and Cable Car operate for free after the restoration of the electrical service
Santo Domingo.- The executive director of the Office for Transportation Reorganization (OPRET), Jhael Isa Tavarez, informed that the service of the Santo Domingo Metro and the Santo Domingo Cable Car was restored during peak hours, after the interruption caused by fluctuations in the electrical system. As explained by the official, the service will be free […]
Cabrera Ulloa: US support for the country remains "intact" despite DEA office closure
Santo Domingo.- The president of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, stated this Monday that the support of the United States to the Dominican Republic in the fight against drug trafficking "remains intact" despite the recent temporary closure of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Santo Domingo amid an internal […]
Abinader inaugurates Villa Riva–Northeast Highway
Villa Riva, Duarte.– President Luis Abinader inaugurated this Sunday the new road that connects Villa Riva with the Autopista del Nordeste, a strategic work that strengthens the connectivity of the Cibao Central with the tourist poles of the province of Samaná, boosts regional trade and improves the quality of life of more than 59 thousand […]
Sports
Mayweather and Pacquiao agree to a rematch in Las Vegas eleven years after the "Fight of the Century"
Washington. – Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19 in Las Vegas, United States, eleven years after starring in one of the most media-covered fights in the history of professional boxing. You may be interested in: Font wants to name Messi honorary president and have him […]
They present the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana Cup 2026
Santo Domingo. – Cap Cana Destination City and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced the details of the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana ATP Challenger 175, which will be held from March 9 to 15, 2026, reaffirming the country as a key point within the international professional […]
Ukraine will skip the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the Russian presence
Kyiv.– Ukrainian athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scheduled for March 6, in protest of the decision to allow the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus under their respective flags. The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee announced in a statement that the Ukrainian delegation will […]
Inter Miami begins the title defense with its sights set on the Concachampions
Miami (USA). — Inter Miami CF kicks off the 2026 season of the Major League Soccer this Saturday with the challenge of defending the first MLS Cup in its history and, at the same time, fulfilling its great obsession: to conquer the Concacaf Champions Cup. You may be interested in;MLS renews for 2026 with James, […]
Abadina opens this Saturday U1 youth tournament
SANTO DOMINGO, RD.- The Basketball Association of the National District (Abadina) will inaugurate this Saturday its first tournament of the year when they launch the youth (U19), in the male and female categories, at the sports center of the Ensanche Luperón club. The protocol ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, at 4:00 PM, at the aforementioned […]
Technology
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 […]
TikTok says it's "categorically false" that it has an addictive design
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Brussels.- The Chinese platform TikTok said this Friday that the investigation carried out by the European Commission, which concludes that this social network has an "addictive" design for its users, is based on "a categorically false and totally unfounded description". "We will take all necessary measures to challenge these findings by all means at our […]
Roblox unveils AI capable of creating playable models from natural language
Roblox has taken a key step in the evolution of video game creation platforms with the launch of its 4D Creation feature. This tool, powered by artificial intelligence, allows users to generate interactive and functional objects simply by describing what they want in natural language. The new feature, currently available in beta, represents a significant […]
International
Former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, arrested over Epstein case revelations
The London Metropolitan Police arrested former British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in the exercise of a public office, following the dissemination of documents revealing the scope of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The police statement reported that "officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of […]
Delcy Rodríguez denounces plan by people in the U.S. to "disrupt" amnesty in Venezuela
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said on Monday that some sectors are making an "incorrect" reading of what is happening in the country with the amnesty law and denounced alleged plans by people in the United States and Europe to "disturb" the process. "Some sectors are misinterpreting the amnesty law and the […]
The death toll in Chile rises to ten following the explosion of a gas truck
Santiago de Chile.- The Chilean Ministry of Health reported this Monday that the number of deaths from the explosion last Thursday of a truck carrying liquefied gas has risen to ten, and that seven other people remain in critical condition. The vehicle exploded on a highway in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is located, […]
New winter storm affects 40 million people in the US
More than 40 million people are facing a new major snowstorm this Monday in the northeastern United States, where the governors of eight states declared a state of emergency. With up to 90 centimeters of snow, gusts of about 90 km/h and reduced visibility, the storm caused the cancellation of flights and the power outage […]
Mexico confirms the death of 'El Tolín' during the operation against the CJNG leader
During this Monday's morning conference of the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, it was confirmed that the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), 'El Tolín', died after the operation that took place on Sunday against 'El Mencho', co-founder of the Cartel, one of the most powerful organized crime groups in the country. 'El […]
Entertainment
Filming begins in New York for the family comedy "Popiwa", directed by Eddy Jiménez
The family comedy “Popiwa”, directed by Dominican filmmaker Eddy Jiménez, will officially begin filming next Monday, March 16th, in New York City. The production promises humor, surprises, and a different approach within Latin cinema, aimed at connecting with audiences of all ages. The film is a production of Camino Films, LLC, under the general production […]
Hours before the Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 concert, thousands begin to fill the Cibao Stadium in Santiago
Santiago.- A few hours before the start of Juan Luis Guerra 4.40's first concert at the Cibao Stadium, thousands of fans are beginning to arrive at the emblematic baseball park to witness the long-awaited show that marks the massive return of the Dominican singer-songwriter to the Heart City, after more than 20 years without mass […]
Georgina Duluc responds to Karen Yapoort: "It will depend on the public to decide if there will be a new queen"
The communicator Georgina Duluc responded directly but elegantly to the comments of Karen Yapoort, who since last year has called herself "the new queen" of the Premios Soberano red carpet, a title that Duluc has held. When asked if Yapoort represents her replacement on the red carpet, Georgina made it clear that she does not […]
Shakira will offer a free concert in the Zócalo of Mexico City on March 1st
Mexico City.- The head of Government of the Mexican capital, Clara Brugada, announced this Friday that the Colombian singer Shakira will offer a free concert in the Zócalo of Mexico City on March 1, in an event organized in conjunction with Grupo Modelo on the occasion of the centenary of the Mexican brewery. “Friends, I […]
Gabi Desangles Shines at Premio Lo Nuestro Backstage
The Dominican communicator and panelist of the program Esto No Es Radio, Gabi Desangles shined on Thursday night in the international coverage by being part of the backstage of the Premio Lo Nuestro 2026, an event held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States. Desangles was in charge of exclusive interviews and red carpet […]
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
The ruling against Trump's tariffs affects the US oil embargo on Cuba
Washington.- The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that has forced the Government of President Donald Trump to not impose tariffs under an economic emergency law reverses the additional levies with which countries that supply crude oil to Cuba were penalized, although it does not prohibit future punishments and surrounds with uncertainty Washington's current pressure […]
41.8% of Dominicans say their economy improved in the last year
41.8% of Dominicans expressed that the economic situation of their household has improved in recent months, according to the first Markestrategia survey conducted this year. While 31.5% state that their situation remains the same, 25.9% believe it has worsened, and only 0.8% responded that they do not know. "For you, the economic situation of your […]
A new 2000 pesos bill will circulate starting February 24th
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Friday that starting February 24th, the new 2000 pesos banknotes, year 2025, will be in circulation. These banknotes, whose manufacture was ordered through an international public tender in May 2025, contain the same security features as the 2000 pesos banknotes currently in circulation, […]
Trump announces a 10% global tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump announced this Friday that he will impose a general global tariff of 10%, as part of the set of trade powers, known as section 122. Also, Trump mentioned that he would use another set of powers, called section 301, to initiate unfair trade practices, which could result in additional tariffs. "Effective […]
Leonardo Aguilera attributes the investment boom in the DR to stability and respect for legal security
Punta Cana.– The executive president of the Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana, doctor Leonardo Aguilera, stated that the sustained growth of foreign direct investment in the country responds to the climate of institutional stability, respect for legal security and confidence in the public policies promoted by the Government. By participating in the panel […]
Style
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 […]
Sleep expert assures sex before bed can help you rest better
A sleep specialist assures that intimacy before bed can promote a deeper and more restorative rest. According to the specialist, if a person has difficulty falling asleep, having sex before sleeping could help them relax and sleep better during the night. The benefit is not solely due to physical effort. When intimacy occurs with someone […]
Broken hearts on Valentine's Day! Omar Fernández shows off his partner
Santo Domingo.– Considered by many Dominican women as the “crush” of Dominican politics, the senator of the National District, Omar Fernández, set social media on fire this Valentine's Day by sharing a romantic message with his partner. "Chilling on the beach, accompanied by my Valentine, the future Mrs. Fernández", wrote the legislator on his Instagram […]
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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