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Valverde, R.D. – The Dominican Republic Army (ERD), detained twenty-one (21) Haitian nationals in an irregular migratory condition in the Piloto sector of Mao municipality, Valverde province.
The detainees, including eight (08) men, seven (07) women, and six (06) minors, were walking in a rural area of the aforementioned municipality when they were intercepted by soldiers of the ERD.Nationals
“It was by a hair that she killed her”: daughter of woman murdered in Matagorda demands justice
Santo Domingo Norte.- Ruth Esther Medina, eldest daughter of Mrs. Nancy Mejía Soto, calls for justice following the incident in which her mother lost her life after a traffic incident that occurred on December 30th, around 6:00 in the evening, at the Matagorda crossing, in the community of Punta, Villa Mella. According to Medina, his […]
Army detects Haitian nationals with drones in irregular crossing through the Massacre River
Montecristi, R.D. – The Dominican Republic Army (ERD), detected and detained six Haitian nationals in irregular migratory condition during a surveillance operation carried out in the northern border area of the country. By using drone units and with the support of intelligence personnel and soldiers from the Manzanillo Military Detachment, a canoe-type artisanal vessel was […]
President Abinader appoints Jorge Subero Isa as legal consultant to the Executive Branch
Santo Domingo, RD. – President Luis Abinader appointed Jorge Subero Isa as legal consultant to the Executive Branch, through Decree No. 1-26, as part of the actions aimed at institutional strengthening and guaranteeing constitutional coherence in Government decisions. With this designation, the Executive Branch places in the Legal Consultancy a figure of recognized trajectory in […]
Search for Brianna Genao in Puerto Plata suspended due to weather conditions
Santo Domingo. – The intense rains recorded in the northern zone of the country forced the rescue organizations to temporarily suspend the search for Brianna Genao Rosario, the three-year-old girl who has been missing since New Year's Eve in Imbert, Puerto Plata. The decision was made after the Emergency Operations Center (COE) placed the province […]
Heavy rains cause flooding in several areas of Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata.- This Monday, since the early hours of the morning, heavy downpours have been recorded that have considerably affected various areas of the province of Puerto Plata due to the incidence of a frontal system in the territory. The heavy rains have caused flooding in Sosúa, where several vehicles were stranded due to the […]
Sports
Minister Kelvin Cruz announces renovation of the Santiago Rodríguez sports complex
Santiago Rodríguez.- The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, begins the year 2026 working from this province, where he announced the complete renovation of its sports pavilion, which has already exhausted its useful life of more than 20 years and presents an advanced state of deterioration and leaks in times of rain. You may be interested:Alberto […]
The sports world reacts to the capture of Nicolás Maduro
Sports Writing (EFE).- The capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a United States military operation provoked, since January 3, a wave of reactions in the international sports arena, with pronouncements from athletes of different disciplines and nationalities, as well as direct consequences on the Venezuelan sports calendar. You may be interested inr:Venezuelan Baseball League […]
Alberto Zayas will be the general producer of the inaugural ceremony of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
Santo Domingo.– The renowned audiovisual producer and director Alberto Zayas was officially presented as the General Producer of the opening ceremony of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, whose opening is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium. The announcement was made by "Colí", who welcomed Zayas, […]
Tiger Woods turns 50, enshrined as a legend who transformed golf
WASHINGTON (EFE).– There is a before and after Tiger Woods in the history of golf. As he turns 50 this Tuesday, the American celebrates a career that revolutionized the sport, expanded its global reach and turned it into an unprecedented cultural phenomenon, although also marked by injuries, personal scandals and a high physical cost. You […]
A police officer who received a donation of 60,300 euros from Mbappé is being retired early.
Paris.- The police officer who received a donation of 60,300 euros from Kylian Mbappé for his work protecting the French national team during the 2022 World Cup has been sanctioned with early retirement, 'Le Monde' reported this Tuesday. However, the newspaper pointed out that this 57-year-old riot officer, known as 'Momo' and who has been […]
Technology
LG electronics presents its "AI in Action" approach
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 […]
2026: AI is advancing by leaps and bounds, and the internet is preparing for a new era
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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 […]
China stresses that any agreement on TikTok in the U.S. must adhere to its laws
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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 […]
An Ariane 6 rocket launches two new Galileo system satellites from Guiana.
Science Writing- An Ariane 6 rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA) has taken off from the spaceport in French Guiana with two new satellites on board that will join the Galileo constellation and provide greater robustness to the European navigation program, which serves more than half of the world's population. At 5:01 (GMT), as […]
OpenAI denies responsibility for a young man's suicide after interacting with ChatGPT
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New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
International
Borrell: "Trump wants a puppet government in Venezuela like Putin in Ukraine"
Santiago de Chile.- Former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell stated this Wednesday in statements to EFE that the US President, Donald Trump, in Venezuela "wants a puppet government like the one Putin wanted to install in Ukraine and already has in Belarus." "The ultimate goal is […]
Reports of detonations and gunfire near Miraflores Palace in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela.- The attention in Caracas, Venezuela, remains high this Monday night, following the circulation on social media of videos recorded during the same night, in which multiple detonations are reported in different parts of the capital. In the images released, bursts of gunfire can also be heard in the vicinity of the Miraflores Presidential […]
Delcy Rodríguez becomes the first president of Venezuela
Santo Domingo.- The Executive Vice President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, was sworn in this Monday as acting president of the country, two days after the capture of the ruler Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the deputy Cilia Flores, by US forces in a military operation in Caracas and in three other nearby states. Rodríguez becomes […]
Maduro and his wife plead not guilty to all charges in New York court
New York.- The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty on Monday to all charges they face before the Southern District of New York (SDNY) court during their first appearance. "I am innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man," Maduro declared when questioned in court. The […]
What charges do Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face in New York?
The document indicates that Maduro headed the drug trafficking organization Cartel de los Soles New York.- The Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will appear this Monday for the first time before a federal court in New York, where they face various charges of drug trafficking and corruption. Both were captured on […]
Entertainment
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping silent before the attack that captured Maduro
Following the U.S. military action in Venezuela last weekend, the media received something they rarely hear from the Trump administration: a "thank you." Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the media for learning in advance of Saturday's attack that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for not having endangered the mission by […]
Marel Alemany starts 2026 with a memorable concert
Santo Domingo. - Singer-songwriter Marel Alemany kicked off 2026 with a deeply emotional and completely sold-out concert on January 2nd at Casa de Teatro, where the music of the author found an audience eager for honesty, sensitivity, and meaning. From shortly after ten o'clock at night until after midnight, the singer-songwriter remained on stage before […]
Salsa singer Félix Manuel starts the year among the most talked about in the country
Santo Domingo, R.D.- The outstanding salsa exponent, Félix Manuel, joins a moment of clear resonance for this musical genre: “Si me dejas no vale” is this week at position #3 on the Monitor Latino Dominican Republic chart. "If you leave me, it's not worth it" takes him back to one of the best moments of […]
This is how the stars shined on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards 2026
The black carpet of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards became a true parade of stars who showed off their best outfits. This important awards ceremony marked the formal start of the awards season, and once again, fashion was the star of the night. In this edition, artists, actors, and special guests opted for minimalist and […]
Complete list of winners of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
On Sunday, January 4th, the 2026 awards season formally began with the 31st edition of the Critics Choice Awards, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, where film, television, and streaming critics chose their favorites. The gala was hosted for the fourth consecutive year by presenter and comedian Chelsea Handler and was attended […]
Opinion
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 […]
The TV changed in DR
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. […]
¿To govern or campaign? Abinader made it difficult
"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, […]
Economy
Crude oil changes trend and now rises after US intervention in Venezuela
Madrid.- Oil prices, which had fallen for much of today's session, have changed trend and now show slight increases after the US intervention in Venezuela and after OPEC+ confirmed its decision to maintain the production level until April. According to data from Bloomberg collected by EFE, at 13:00 hours (12:00 GMT), Brent, the benchmark crude […]
The Trump Administration seeks to refine Venezuela's heavy crude
The government of Donald Trump specified this Sunday its intentions regarding Venezuelan crude after capturing the president of the country, Nicolás Maduro, and announcing that it will lead Venezuela until there is a political transition. It was the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who specified that one of the main interests of his Administration […]
Trump says the US will be "strongly involved" in Venezuela's oil sector after Maduro's capture
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, stated in a conversation with Fox News that the country will be "strongly involved" in Venezuela's oil sector after the capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. Furthermore, Trump boasted about the attack against Venezuela perpetrated on the night of this Saturday, assuring that there is no other country […]
Dollar price in the Dominican Republic this Friday, January 2, 2026
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the US dollar for this Friday, January 2, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the buying rate of the dollar was RD$62.87, while the selling rate reached RD$63.74. When comparing these figures, an accumulated depreciation of 3.39% is […]
Government highlights economic strength of the Dominican Republic in 2025
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican government affirmed that the main economic results of 2025 consolidated the Dominican Republic as one of the most productive and reliable economies in the region, driven by the sustained growth of exports, a historic performance of free zones, the expansion of formal employment and record levels of foreign direct investment. According […]
Style
In which countries is it already 2026? This is how the New Year is celebrated around the world
While in several countries the last hours of 2025 are still being counted, other nations are already celebrating the arrival of New Year 2026. Due to time zones, the change of year does not occur at the same time all over the world. Below, it is shown how 2026 advances from the first territories to […]
The panettón, the Italian sweet bread that reigns at Christmas in Peru
Lima.- More than 10,000 kilometers separate the tables of Peru and Italy, but at Christmas there is a common element on the tablecloth: the panetón or panettone, the sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruits that is enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic as a legacy of the migration of the European country […]
Food safety during the holiday season: 5 tips to prevent poisoning and infections
During the December holidays, tables are filled with traditional dishes such as turkey, ham, and punch. However, between gatherings, reheated meals, and long preparation days, the risks associated with food safety also increase, especially when food spends too much time out of refrigeration or is handled incorrectly. In fact, the Dominican Republic registers each year […]
A Chinese study finds that lard reduces fat and inflammation in mice
Beijing.- A study published this month in the scientific journal Science of Food concludes that a diet with a moderate proportion of lard reduced the accumulation of body fat and inflammation levels in laboratory mice, compared to diets based on certain vegetable oils. The research, led by a team of Chinese scientists from the Hunan […]
Christmas can take away your sleep, advice from pulmonologists to sleep better
The Christmas holidays are accompanied by copious meals, irregular schedules, increased alcohol consumption, and an increase in social and family stress. This can affect our night's rest, a fundamental aspect for physical and mental health. Pulmonologists offer recommendations for better sleep at Christmas. In the year SEPAR 2025-2026 of Sleep Respiratory Disorders (SRD), an initiative […]
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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