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Santo Domingo.- The weather conditions will begin to improve today in a large part of the country, as the frontal trough continues to move away from the national territory. A mostly sunny sky will prevail, with slight increases in cloudiness. However, isolated showers will be recorded in the morning in provinces such as Samaná, Hato Mayor, San Pedro de Macorís, El Seibo, La Romana and La Altagracia. In the afternoon, these passing rains, of weak to moderate intensity, could occur in Santo Domingo, Monte Plata, Monseñor Nouel, La Vega, Elías Piña, San Juan and nearby areas.
For tomorrow, Saturday, good weather conditions are expected in almost the entire country, with a mostly sunny environment and little cloud cover. This pattern will be associated with the influence of a high-pressure system and an air mass with low moisture content. Only isolated showers are expected, caused by wind drag, in provinces such as Monte Plata, Hato Mayor, Monseñor Nouel and La Vega, mainly during the afternoon.
Temperatures will remain cool and pleasant, especially at night, early morning, and the first hours of the morning, particularly in mountainous areas and inland valleys, where fogs and mists typical of the winter season could form.
Nationals
Abinader joins “trend 2016 VS 2026” with family and political memories
Santo Domingo. – The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, shared this Friday a series of personal and political memories, joining “trend 2016 VS 2026”. Through an Instagram post, the president evoked different moments of that stage when he decided to launch his presidential campaign, highlighting the support of his family as a fundamental pillar […]
Ex-husband of congresswoman extradited to Puerto Rico to face charges of drug trafficking and money laundering
Santo Domingo.- The United States Department of Justice reported that Esteffani José Vásquez Amarante, known as “Ethian”, was extradited this Friday to appear before a federal court in Puerto Rico, where he faces charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. The delivery took place 49 days after Vásquez Amarante voluntarily accepted his extradition. During that […]
Minister Collado: "El Seibo is experiencing its best moment" after the inauguration of the Multipurpose Cultural Plaza
El Seibo.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, led this Friday, along with President Luis Abinader, the inauguration of the Multipurpose Cultural Plaza, also known as El Seibo Bullring, expressed that this province is experiencing its best moment. Collado stated that the work, with an investment of 430 million pesos, marks a before and after […]
President Abinader at the inauguration of the Plaza de Toros: "The future of El Seibo is bright"
El Seibo.– The president of the Republic, Luis Abinader, led this Friday the inauguration of the Multipurpose Cultural Plaza of El Seibo, also known as Plaza de Toros, a work that he described as a milestone for the cultural, economic and social development of the province of El Seibo. During his speech, the president highlighted […]
Ozama Floating Bridge to close this Saturday for vessel passage
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced that this Saturday, January 17, the Floating Bridge over the Ozama river will be temporarily closed from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., due to the passage of a vessel. During that period, vehicular traffic will be completely suspended, so the authorities recommended that drivers […]
Sports
Federations participate in Transparency and Accountability workshop
SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Sports Federations participated this Friday morning in the workshop on Good Practices of Transparency and Accountability, jointly given by the Ministry of the Presidency and the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic. You may be interestedr:They hold a panel with Nelson Cruz, recognize Yasser González and invite Luis Arraez Around 70 […]
Dominican Olympic Committee will hold a mass in memory of Polón Muñoz
SANTO DOMINGO. The Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) will hold a mass this Thursday, January 15, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the death of engineer Roque Napoleón Muñoz (Polón), a prominent sports leader and former president of that organization. You may be interested in: Courtney and the bullfighting relief hold the Toros against […]
Abinader presents progress in the organization of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, assured this Tuesday that the preparations for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are progressing as planned and with satisfactory results, after heading a meeting with the members of the Organizing Committee and officials of entities linked to the event. The president […]
U.S. Supreme Court leans toward upholding ban on trans athletes on women's teams
WASHINGTON.– The U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, showed a clear inclination this Tuesday to support state laws that prohibit transgender athletes from competing on women's teams in schools and universities. You may be interested in:Borja Iglesias responds with irony to homophobic insults received in Seville During more than three hours of hearing, the […]
Defense Minister swears in Organizing Committee for the 55th Sports Games of the Armed Forces and the National Police
Santo Domingo.– The Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, ERD, swore in the members of the Organizing Committee for the 55th edition of the Sports Games of the Armed Forces and the National Police, in an act held on the front esplanade of the Ministry of Defense. During the ceremony, the high […]
Technology
Samsung would supply 5G chips to Tesla's Robotaxis
Samsung is ready to become a provider of 5G modem chips for Tesla's electric vehicles, starting with its Robotaxi line in Texas, United States. This was announced by The Elec. Although the South Korean company already supplied components to Tesla, this will be the first time it supplies 5G connectivity chips to the electric car manufacturer, […]
Truth Social: How Donald Trump's social network works
Truth Social is presented as Donald Trump's alternative in the social media ecosystem, aiming for a space of conversation without restrictions and with a structure that resembles Twitter in many ways. Launched by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the platform emerges as a direct response to the blocks suffered by Trump on other networks and […]
Social network X stops working normally in several countries, including the US and Spain
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Madrid.- The social network X, formerly Twitter, has stopped working normally in several countries, including the United States, Spain, and France, around 3:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. GMT) for reasons still unknown. Users of the social network have reported to the page Downdetector problems with the service both in the mobile application and in its web […]
‘Have you died?’: The viral app in China for lonely people to confirm they are still alive
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Beijing.- A Chinese application called '‘Have you died?’, created so that people who live alone periodically confirm their status through a simple daily registration, has become one of the most downloaded paid apps in the country and has reopened the debate on loneliness in a society marked by aging and the rise of single-person households. […]
Massive leak on Instagram: data of 17.5 million accounts exposed
During this beginning of 2026, an unusual activity related to massive password reset requests has been detected. Both regular users and profiles with a large number of followers have been targeted by these messages, which appear completely legitimate and come from the social network's usual channel. In most cases, recipients had not requested the password […]
International
¿Can Trump keep María Corina Machado's Nobel medal?
Washington.- The presentation of the Nobel Peace Prize medal to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, by the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has opened a series of legal questions about the ownership of the gift: whether it belongs to Trump in a personal capacity or whether it should be considered property […]
The defendant in the murder of Charlie Kirk seeks to recuse the prosecution for conflict of interest
Los Ángeles.- Tyler Robinson, the alleged perpetrator of the death of the ultraconservative Charlie Kirk, requested this Friday before a court the withdrawal of the Prosecutor's Office due to an alleged conflict of interest in the case. Robinson's defense argued during an appearance in a court in Utah (USA) that one of the prosecutors' sons […]
Trump insists he will intervene in Minnesota "if forced"
New York. - The president of the United States, Donald Trump, insisted this Friday that he will intervene in the state of Minnesota to stop the protests against the actions of the agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) "if he is forced" and assured that if he does so, he will resolve […]
The 'Brazilian Popeye', known for injecting mineral oil into his arms, dies
Arlindo de Souza, who was called the 'Brazilian Popeye' due to comparisons with the character, died at the age of 55 in the city of Recife, local media reported. Dedicated to bodybuilding, De Souza was known for injecting mineral oil into his arms, biceps, and trapezius muscles to increase his muscles. You may be interested […]
Florida bill advances to lower the minimum age to 18 to buy rifles and shotguns
Miami (USA) - A bill that aims to lower the minimum age to buy or transfer rifles, shotguns, and other long guns from 21 to 18 advanced this Thursday in the Florida Legislature, thus reversing one of the restrictions imposed after the shooting at Parkland school that left 14 students and three teachers dead. The […]
Entertainment
Daddy Yankee faces lawsuit for alleged fraud in millionaire padel business
Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee is once again in the spotlight of controversy after being linked to a lawsuit for alleged fraud, conspiracy, and breach of trust, related to a million-dollar business of padel courts. The legal action was filed by the Spanish businessman León Fernando Fixman, who claims to have been irregularly excluded from […]
Juan Carlos Pichardo announces the birth of his second son, Juan Manuel
Santo Domingo.- The humorist and actor Juan Carlos Pichardo Jr. celebrated this Thursday the arrival of his second child, a boy who will be named Juan Manuel Pichardo Paniagua, the result of his marriage to Carmen Paniagua. The news was shared by Pichardo himself through his social media, where he published several photographs with his […]
Julio Iglesias hires a lawyer to face sexual abuse allegations
Julio Iglesias has hired the lawyer José Antonio Choclán to face the complaint of sexual abuse filed by two former employees of his houses in the Caribbean, as confirmed this Thursday by legal sources. The Spanish National Court Prosecutor's Office will take statements as protected witnesses from the two women who, on January 5, reported, represented by the Women's Link […]
Netflix extends deal with Sony to stream movies after theatrical release
Los Ángeles (EE.UU.).- The entertainment giant Netflix reported this Thursday a historic global licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) to expand the rights of the films on the online content platform once released in theaters. "Under this exclusive multi-year agreement, SPE films will stream on Netflix worldwide, an industry first for subscription payment, following […]
30 people will compete for a new jeep in "Live Extendido de Alofoke"
Santo Domingo.- A total of 30 people will seek to win a new jeep in the new project of Alofoke Media Group, titled “Live Extendido: the last one to remove their hand from the vehicle, gets to keep it”, which is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, January 20, at 9:00 p.m., through the official YouTube […]
Opinion
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 […]
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. […]
Economy
Gasoline, diesel, and LPG will maintain their prices from January 17th to 23rd
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of January 17 to 23, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes informed this Friday. In that order, premium gasoline will be sold at RD$290.10 per gallon; regular at RD$272.50 per gallon; optimal diesel […]
Trump suggests he might raise tariffs on countries that don't accept his plans in Greenland
Washington.- US President Donald Trump said Friday that he might impose a tariff increase on nations that do not accept his plans to take control of Greenland, arguing that the island is central to US interests. "I may put a tariff on countries that don't accept the Greenland thing because we need Greenland for national […]
IDB Invest and Banco Promerica RD partner to expand financing for SMEs and projects in the Dominican Republic
IDB Invest approved a financing package of up to US$80 million for Banco Múltiple Promerica de la República Dominicana, S.A. (“Promerica RD”) with the aim of expanding access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and for green sustainability projects. The operation seeks to boost economic growth, supporting underserved segments and promoting sustainable investments. […]
Dollar price in the Dominican Republic this Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the US dollar for this Thursday, January 15, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the dollar was quoted for purchase at RD$62.35 and for sale at RD$64.11. These figures represent almost total stability compared to the previous day, […]
Trump imposes a 25% tariff on certain semiconductors produced abroad
Washington,.- The president of the U.S., Donald Trump, approved this Wednesday to impose a 25% tariff on a limited list of foreign semiconductors, in a measure aimed at taxing the sale of chips used in artificial intelligence (AI). According to a document published by the White House, the 25% tariff will apply to AI chips […]
Style
The Ocean Paradise project officially begins with its first groundbreaking in Uvero Alto
On Saturday afternoon, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean Paradise project took place, officially marking the start of construction of one of the most promising real estate and tourism proposals in the Dominican Republic, strategically located in the Uvero Alto area, east of the country. The event took place in a pleasant and formal atmosphere, […]
The 25 years of the Altagraciano Concert, a musical evening of faith, culture, and Dominican identity
La Altagracia.- The twenty-fifth edition of the Gran Concierto Altagraciano in the Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia, paid tribute to the patron saint of the Dominican people, through the musical excellence of the National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro José Antonio Molina, and the special performance of the renowned saxophonist and […]
Puntacana Foundation celebrates a year of looking after the health and well-being of its community
More than 1,600 people impacted by their 2025 Community Medical Missions La Altagracia.- The Puntacana Group reaffirms, once again, its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities in its environment, through the free medical care provided by its Puntacana Foundation (FPC). During the last year, the foundation carried out four Community Medical Missions, […]
SNTP announces 2026 Work Plan including meetings, QR code ID card, and conferences
Santo Domingo.- The National Press Workers' Union (SNTP) announced this Thursday its action plan for the year 2026, with a view to strengthening that organization and defending the labor rights of its members. Manuel Ureña, general secretary of the SNTP, said to strengthen ties with the union's bases, for which they propose to hold the […]
Puerto Plata, where the Atlantic surrenders to the island
A place between the Loma and the Atlantic Ocean that becomes a refuge for the traveler's soul. There is a corner located on the north coast, caressed by the breeze that tastes of salt and nostalgia, where the Atlantic merges with the land and leaves its mark on every stone, every wave, every soul. That […]
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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