La Vega.– A collegiate court in La Vega sentenced Pedro Antonio Paulino Batista to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in events that occurred in 2023, accepting the request of the Public Ministry. The condemned must serve the sentence at the Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) El […]
Santo Domingo.- The collective Movimiento Justicia Jet Set invited residents to participate in a prayer and remembrance ceremony scheduled for this Friday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be led by Father Rogelio and aims to offer a space for reflection and to honor the memory of those the community remembers. The organizers […]
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican government announced that starting July 1st, a proposal for legal modification will be submitted to the Congress National, which contemplates a 50% reduction in the resources allocated to the political parties, groups, and movements recognized in the country. The initiative arises following a decision by the Council of Ministers headed by […]
Azua.– Two men were arrested in separate incidents by agents of the National Police, after being caught in the act carrying homemade weapons during operations carried out on the night of May 4 in different sectors of this province. In the first case, Juan José Paredes, 39, was arrested after showing a suspicious attitude upon […]
By: Preciosa Jiménez Santo Domingo.– The communicator Ingrid Altagracia Jorge Pérez, popularly known as “La Torita” and daughter of the media figure Claudia Pérez, offered a public apology to the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, after acknowledging that she made statements that affected her honor. The message was disseminated through his social media, […]
Miami, USA – The Martin County State Attorney's Office filed formal charges this Tuesday against golfer Tiger Woods for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in connection with a traffic accident that occurred on March 27 in Jupiter, Florida. You may be interested in: Tiger Woods temporarily leaves golf to receive treatment […]
Santo Domingo, R.D. — Everything is ready for the Dominican Republic to join the Wings for Life World Run this Sunday, May 10th, an international event that brings together thousands of participants simultaneously with the aim of raising funds for spinal cord injury research. You may be interested inr:“Una Cancha Pa’ Mi Barrio” arrives in […]
Brasilia, Brazil. — The Dominican Republic women's volleyball team, known as the "Queens of the Caribbean," will begin their participation in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, facing the Turkish volleyball team on June 3rd at 12:00 noon, in the start of Group 2 of the tournament organized by the International Volleyball Federation. You may be […]
VENTAQUEMADA, COLOMBIA. – Colombian cycling bid farewell with honors to Cristian Camilo Muñoz, who recently passed away after an accident in European territory, with a massive caravan that accompanied his return to his homeland. The coffin of the 30-year-old cyclist was transported in a procession led by fire trucks and followed by dozens of vehicles […]
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New York.- The tech giant Apple agreed to pay 250 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit in the United States that accused the company of misleading advertising by exaggerating the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its iPhone 15 and 16 devices. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, alleged that […]
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Los Ángeles.- Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, said this Wednesday in the trial against OpenAI that he was “a fool” to fund the foundation of the technology company, which he sued for changing its initial non-profit mission. «I was a fool who provided them with free funding to create a ‘startup’… I […]
Miami.- The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrived in Florida this Tuesday as part of the preparations for Artemis III, the NASA mission scheduled for 2027 and designed to test maneuvers in Earth orbit and lay the groundwork for the manned lunar landing that the agency plans for 2028. Following the […]
An incident involving an artificial intelligence agent has raised alarms about the risks of integrating these systems into critical infrastructures without adequate safeguards. PocketOS, a software development company for car rental companies, suffered an interruption of more than 30 hours after the agent Cursor, based on the Claude Opus 4.6 model from Anthropic, deleted the […]
The National Police captured Joshua Andrés Ruiz Batista, alias "Flapy," one of the most wanted for attempted homicide, during an operation in the Puente del Rey sector, in the corregimiento of Parque Lefevre. The subject was intercepted while traveling in an armored truck, an element that caught the attention of the authorities and is part […]
Lima.- Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who will compete in the second round of Peru's presidential elections predictably against leftist Roberto Sánchez, assured that, if she becomes president of her country in her fourth attempt, she will only be in office for the five years corresponding to the term. "I want to be very clear. If […]
Havana.- The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (Insmet) forecasts a 2026 hurricane season "less active than normal", with the possible formation of five hurricanes in the Caribbean and with a 40% probability that one will affect the island. According to an Insmet report, that value is slightly higher than the average climatological hazard for the Caribbean […]
Mexico City.- Mexico and the United States agreed on measures to strengthen bilateral air transport while the US Administration recognized the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) "as an integral part of the airport offer" of Mexico City and its surroundings. In a joint statement issued this Tuesday, the secretariats of Foreign Affairs (SRE, Foreign Ministry) […]
Washington.- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he wants to speak with Pope Leo XIV about the possibility of Washington providing more humanitarian aid to Cuba and having it distributed by the Church in the Caribbean country, but stressed that the Cuban authorities must allow the operation. The head of US diplomacy […]
Businessman Santiago Matías, general producer of the reality show Planeta Alofoke, spoke out on the night of this Tuesday in defense of beauty queen and singer Diana Laiz and content creator Joseimar Muñoz, the most recent members of the project, after what he considered inappropriate treatment by some colleagues. During his intervention in "primetime," Matías […]
South Korean content creator Bibi once again captured the attention of social media after starring in one of the most impactful and commented moments within the reality show Planeta Alofoke, by presenting herself with a completely different image than the one she had shown since the beginning of the competition. During one of the days […]
The trap empire, DBT Empire, assumes leadership of 25 years within the music industry. Under the leadership of David Patrón (Marco David Díaz Flores), the independent label maintains a solid name in the United States, Dominican Republic, and Spain. A diversified and transcontinental portfolio. DBT Empire's financial resilience lies in the geographic and stylistic diversification […]
Colombian singer Aria Vega continues to consolidate one of the most important moments of her career with the release of “Cule Poco (sirena_besarico_costeña)”, a song that arrives to continue boosting the exponential growth she has been building in the music scene. With an increasingly strong identity and an evident connection with the public, Aria today […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Colombian singer Shakira made history in Rio de Janeiro by gathering two million people on Copacabana beach, according to official figures. The event became the most massive concert of her career and the largest recorded for a Latin artist, solidifying her position as one of the most influential figures in global […]
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 […]
Quito.- Ecuador and Dominican Republic decided this Wednesday to begin negotiations to reach a partial trade agreement, the Ecuadorian Presidency indicated when reporting on the meeting, in Punta Cana, of the leaders Daniel Noboa and Luis Abinader, respectively. In a statement, it was indicated that both leaders agreed to advance the dialogues for the signing […]
New York.- The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell this Wednesday by 7.03%, to $95.08 a barrel, due to a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. You may be interested in: Texas oil nears $100 after US rejection of Iran's plan for Hormuz At the end […]
Santo Domingo.– In an event that included the participation of President Luis Abinader, the president of the National Central of United Retailers (CNDU), Ricardo Rosario, assured that, despite the international impact generated by the conflict with Iran, in the Dominican Republic prices of essential products have remained stable thanks to the Government's support for farmers and the maintenance of strategic subsidies. While speaking at the closing of […]
Madrid.- The airline Air Europa has been recognized as one of the most efficient companies in the world in terms of sustainability, according to the EmeraldSky 2025 report prepared by Cirium. The company has obtained the Gold distinction and has reached the fourth global position in the ranking of airlines with the lowest emissions in […]
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Higüey. – The bishop of the Diocese Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia, Jesús Castro Marte, led this Wednesday the presentation of the book “Strategic Plan La Altagracia 2030”, in an event held at the Museum of La Altagracia that was described as a historic event for the province. The activity was organized by the Bishopric […]
Both institutions honor their 45-year career and the international impact of Dominican fashion Miami. — Renowned Dominican designer Giannina Azar was declared a “Distinguished Visitor” by Miami-Dade County, in the state of Florida, during an event in which she also presented a charity fashion show in support of a non-profit organization. The recognition was presented […]
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Punta Cana.– Crafts and local cultural expressions continue to gain space within Dominican tourism, as was evidenced during the development of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026, fair organized by the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) with the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. Event […]
The underwater heritage expert toured the site with Dominican authorities within the framework of international cooperation Puerto Plata.– The Turkish archaeologist Harun Özdaş, an internationally recognized specialist in underwater cultural heritage, toured the ruins of the historical site of La Isabela, on the north coast of the country, as part of a visit aimed at […]
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 […]
Azua. – The Ministry of Education (MINERD), through Regional 03 of Azua, recognized this Tuesday more than 45 primary school teachers and the educational centers where they teach, for having achieved the timely literacy of their students.
The awards ceremony was led by the regional director, Jorge Antonio De los Santos, who presented the recognized teachers and centers with a certificate of merit and an incentive of RD$50,000, in accordance with the criteria established in the corresponding departmental order.
The initiative seeks to promote quality learning in the first three grades of primary school, prioritizing skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
To obtain recognition, the teachers had to achieve that:
In first grade, 80% of the students would be literate.
In second grade, 90% would know how to read and write.
In third grade, 98% would achieve complete literacy.
The ceremony took place in the event hall of Regional 03, with the presence of district directors Elvido Delgado (03-02, Padre Las Casas), José Alberto Herrera (03-04, Baní) and Altemis Arias (03-05, Nizao), as well as directors, technicians and teachers from the five educational districts that make up the regional.
Santo Domingo.– In a market marked by informality and lack of regulation, ANSEM (National Alliance of Multiple Services) emerges, an application developed in the Dominican Republic that seeks to transform the way technical and professional services are offered and contracted. The platform, which is preparing for its national launch, proposes a model based on the […]
Washington.- US President Donald Trump warned Mexican authorities on Wednesday that, "if they don't do their job" against drug trafficking, Washington will. The Republican leader made these statements at an event at the White House, amid bilateral tension after he has hinted on several occasions at the possibility of intervening in Mexican territory to combat […]
Santo Domingo. – The Public Ministry obtained a sentence of three years in prison against a man found guilty of committing electrical fraud in the National District, in addition to the payment of millionaire fines for the damages caused to the energy system. The sentence was handed down by a court that accepted the evidence […]
Toronto.- Canada's privacy regulators said on Wednesday that OpenAI violated Canadian personal data protection laws in the development and deployment of ChatGPT, by collecting personal information from individuals such as medical conditions, ideology, and data about minors. These findings are contained in a report presented today by Canada's Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufresne, along with his […]
Washington. – The President of the United States, Donald Trump, assured that his country will obtain enriched uranium from Iran as part of the ongoing negotiations, while considering it "very possible" to reach an agreement between both nations amid the conflict. The leader maintained that one of the key points of the conversations is the […]
The municipalities of El Salvador achieved a sustained reduction of their public debt in recent years, consolidating a change in the local financial dynamics and showing progress in the management of resources, according to a recent report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). In its Fiscal Panorama 2026 report, the […]
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