Santo Domingo,.- The Organismo Coordinador del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional Interconectado (OC-SENI) established the acceleration of a set of corrective actions and operational improvements that are already in execution or in the process of implementation by the different agents of the system, as part of the report on the general blackout registered on February 23rd. Among […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and members of the Public Ministry seized a roll of copper wire filled with liquid cocaine during inspection work at an international shipping company located in the National District. The operational teams, along with canine units, moved to the aforementioned company where they located a box, inside […]
Santiago de Chile.- President Luis Abinader presented his formal greeting to his counterpart from Chile, Gabriel Boric, at the Palacio de La Moneda (Chilean government house). The Dominican ruler arrived at 6:30 P.M. (local time) at the Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago to attend, along with other heads of State and/or Government, the inauguration […]
Santo Domingo.– The family of Juan Alberto Vilorio, a 21-year-old who has been progressively losing his sight for about a month, is requesting financial assistance to cover the medical studies that would determine the cause of his condition. Julia de León, the young man's wife, explained that Vilorio is admitted to the CEDIMAT clinic, where […]
Santo Domingo,.- High authorities toured different communities in the northern border area this Tuesday, as part of the "efforts" of the Government to strengthen security in the area and hear firsthand the needs of its inhabitants. The ministers of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, and of Defense, Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, visited the community of […]
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 […]
Panama.- Where do the missing go? The chorus of the song by Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades resonates in the country upon learning that in what has been of the year 375 people are missing, of which 103 are adult men. The figures up to November of last year reflect that more than 1,300 disappearances occurred […]
The arrest of Rene J. Perez in Miami marked a decisive turn in the investigation into the murder of Linda Campitelli, a 35-year-old nurse whose case shocked Palm Beach County since 2024. The victim was found dead outside their vehicle in the 6100 block of Lyons Road, in Lake Worth Beach, following an emergency call […]
International News.- A new wave of attacks early this Thursday morning from Iran against countries of the Persian Gulf reached a building in Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, as well as the fuel tanks of some facilities near the capital of Bahrain, at the beginning of the thirteenth day of conflict in […]
New York.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, assured this Wednesday that he has "under surveillance" the Iranian "sleeper cells" in his country, days after the Government warned police agencies of the possibility that Tehran is trying to activate them, according to media. "We know where most of them are. We have them […]
At least 24 people died and more than fifty were injured this Thursday in Lebanon in new bombings by Israel, which responded on a large scale to the recent attacks by the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah. An Israeli attack on the town of Tamnin al Tahta, in Baalbek, resulted in a final toll of eight […]
The model and former adult film figure Mia Khalifa reacted on social media to the victory of the Dominican Republic Baseball Team against the Israel Baseball Team during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Following the outcome of the match, which ended 10-1 in favor of the Dominican team, Khalifa posted a message on the social […]
Actor Keanu Reeves shared a video on his social media in which he is seen celebrating and enjoying himself in a restaurant in the Dominican Republic, specifically in the Boca Chica area with several friends. In the images, the renowned actor, performer of successful productions including "Matrix", appears happy and relaxed, celebrating while sharing with […]
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed against Bad Bunny, which alleged the unauthorized use of a sample in a song from his hit album Un Verano Sin Ti. The decision ends the case after the plaintiff stopped moving forward in the legal process. The lawsuit had been filed by the Nigerian artist Dera, whose […]
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 […]
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. – President Luis Abinader received this Tuesday the document “Strengthening social protection to eradicate poverty and advance towards inclusive social development in the Dominican Republic”, prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) in coordination with the Supérate Social Development Directorate, as part of the technical support that the international organization provides to the Dominican Government.
The delivery took place during a meeting at the National Palace, which was attended by the general director of Supérate, Gloria Reyes; the director of the Social Development Division of ECLAC, Alberto Arenas de Mesa; the Minister of Labor, Eddy Olivares; the former Minister of Health and Solidarity of France and representative of international cooperation, Marisol Touraine; and the coordinator of Economic Inclusion of Supérate, Naomi Arboleda.
During the presentation, ECLAC highlighted the significant social and economic advances achieved by the Dominican Republic in the last decade, with an average growth of 5% per year, more than double the regional average, and a notable reduction in poverty to 18.2% and extreme poverty to 4.9%. Likewise, the country managed to position itself in 2023 as the one with the lowest inequality index (Gini 0.39) in Latin America.
The document proposes three strategic axes to consolidate and expand these achievements:
Expand and strengthen the social protection system towards a universal, comprehensive, sustainable, and resilient model.
Promote active employment and labor inclusion policies, with special attention to young people, women, and informal workers.
Strengthen social institutions, advancing towards a Framework Law for Social Protection and better intersectoral articulation.
The director of Supérate, Gloria Reyes, highlighted that this report "constitutes a key tool for decision-making in social policy, as it reflects the evolution of the Dominican system and points out the social investment opportunities needed to continue reducing poverty and inequality gaps."
For his part, President Abinader thanked ECLAC for its technical support and reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening the social protection system, which he defined as an essential pillar of human development, economic inclusion, and social mobility in the Dominican Republic.
The dialogue is framed within the High-Level Seminar "Strengthening the social protection system and labor inclusion in the Dominican Republic", jointly organized by ECLAC, Supérate, the Ministry of Labor and German cooperation (GIZ/BMZ), with the support of the United Nations System.
This joint effort seeks to lay the foundations for a new social protection model that guarantees greater opportunities, reduces structural inequalities, and promotes inclusive and sustainable development for all Dominicans.
Although the initial cause of the blackout on February 23 was a single-phase to ground fault (A-N) on the 138 KV Hainamosa - Villa Duarte line, and the subsequent action of the Automatic Load Shedding Scheme (EDAC), the total collapse of the system was produced by a drastic drop in the frequency of Punta Catalina […]
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports that the consumer price index (CPI) registered a monthly variation of 0.03% in February 2026, reflecting the normalization in the supply levels of some high-weighted food goods in the family basket, such as fresh chicken and plantains in their different varieties, as well as other agricultural […]
The Dominican Republic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a letter of intent that will serve to support the country's entry into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is one of the Government's objectives to continue promoting the integral improvement of the country and the quality of life of citizens. The […]
Santo Domingo.– Urban singer Yailin La Más Viral celebrated her daughter Cattleya's third birthday with a heartfelt message posted on her social media, accompanied by several photos of the little girl enjoying her special day. Through her Instagram account, the artist shared images of the celebration, in which Cattleya is seen surrounded by decorations, balloons, […]
The pancreatic cancer affects more than 495,000 people each year, according to the World Health Organization and usually progresses without symptoms, which makes its diagnosis and control difficult. It is one of the most lethal tumors because most cases are detected late and respond poorly to current treatments. In that context, a group of researchers from the […]
Family remittances currently account for more than 25% of Honduras' gross domestic product (GDP), even surpassing income from exports and foreign direct investment, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). During the first two months of 2026, the remittance shipments to Honduras reached USD 1.809,9 million, consolidating as an essential […]
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