Santo Domingo Este.- Amidst tears, pain, and indignation, family, friends, and neighbors are mourning the remains of Nauriel Misael Medina, a 14-year-old adolescent who died after being brutally attacked with machete blows and blunt force trauma to the head, in an incident that occurred in the Katanga sector, in Los Mina. During the wake, neighbor […]
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported this Thursday that 89 infant deaths have occurred, 20 of them in the last week, as well as four maternal deaths so far this year. The organization reported that these figures show a reduction compared to last year, when 108 infant deaths had been reported by […]
SANTO DOMINGO.- Specialists from the Dr. Ney Arias Lora University Teaching Traumatology Hospital presented the thesis on arthroscopy and sports medicine during the thesis presentation of the fellows of this subspecialty, corresponding to the first and second promotion, in an academic conference that marked a milestone in the specialized medical training of the country. The […]
Santo Domingo.- The ambassador of the United States in the country, Leah Francis Campos, met with former President Leonel Fernández at the Global Democracy and Development Foundation (Funglode), which he founded and presides over, where they discussed various topics of national and international interest for more than two hours. According to a note from Funglode […]
CONSTANZA. – La Patrulla del Monte celebrated with resounding success, last weekend, the sixth edition of the rally “El Triángulo”, an event that brought together more than 500 competitors and left a significant impact on tourism and the economy of the northern region of the country. You may be interested in:r:INEFI inaugurates the first Community […]
The commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), Roger Goodell, has assured that the Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is aware that the Super Bowl is a platform that promotes unity. «He understands that the Super Bowl platform serves to unite people with their creativity and talent and that he must take advantage of this […]
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican president, Luis Abinader, received this Thursday players from the Leones del Escogido, champions of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League, whom he urged to compete with "patriotism" as representatives of the country in the Caribbean Series to be held from February 1 to 7 in Jalisco, Mexico. The ruler handed the […]
Bayaguana, Monte Plata.– The president of the Bayaguana Sports Union, Isaac Ogando, acknowledged the contributions made by Charlie Mariotti, candidate for the presidential candidacy of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), to the strengthening of the municipality of Bayaguana and the province of Monte Plata, underlining his constant support for sports and community initiatives for several […]
Madrid, Spain.– Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José Monegro, stated that the integration of sports and major events into the national tourism strategy consolidates the Dominican Republic as a comprehensive, competitive, and diversified destination. You may be interested […]
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 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 […]
Granada (Spain).- An international team of scientists found that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make mistakes when answering questions that require conceptual reasoning and not mere internet searches, which reveals that it still does not equal human thought in complex academic tasks. As detailed this Thursday in a statement by the University of Granada (UGR), […]
ChatGPT surprised thousands of users this Tuesday, February 3, by presenting failures in its operation, without prior notice. High error rates are occurring in adjustment jobs. "And we have identified that users are experiencing high levels of error in the affected services," OpenAI wrote on its website. "We have identified the problem and applied the […]
Los Ángeles.- Los dos gigantes tecnológicos Meta y YouTube enfrentan esta semana un histórico juicio en el estado de California por acusaciones de que sus plataformas alimentan una crisis de adicción juvenil. The trial will take place in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and marks the first time the companies will present their case […]
San Francisco (USA).- The coqui frog, an amphibian endemic to Puerto Rico critically endangered and Bad Bunny has used as an autochthonous symbol of his recent tour, has emerged in the streets of San Francisco in the form of an anti-ICE protest poster days before the Super Bowl. Under the phrase 'ICE Out' and 'Chinga […]
The Haitian National Police (PNH) received this Thursday three armored tracked vehicles, donated by the Government of the Republic of South Korea, as part of the bilateral cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening the security capabilities of the Caribbean country. The institution reported the delivery through its official account on the social network X, highlighting that […]
New York.- The United States Attorney's Office accused this Thursday of fentanyl trafficking and weapons use the Mexican Iván Valerio Sainz Salazar, alias Mantecas, whom it considers a supplier of Los Chapitos, the faction of the Sinaloa cartel led by the sons of Joaquín 'el Chapo' Guzmán. The federal prosecutor for the Southern District of […]
Washington.- Colombian President Gustavo Petro lamented this Thursday in Washington that the Organization of American States (OAS) has not been able to "stop the missiles" of the United States against Venezuela, referring to the operation of last January 3 in Caracas in which Nicolás Maduro was arrested. "The OAS, which is the multilateral coalition in […]
Two bodyguards of Senator Jairo Castellanos were killed this Thursday during an armed attack against the caravan in which they were traveling on the Fortul–Tame road, in the department of Arauca, in eastern Colombia. The attack occurred when the security team was heading from Norte de Santander towards Yopal (Casanare), where the congressman was scheduled […]
London.- British singer Elton John accused this Friday Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), publisher of 'Daily Mail' and 'Mail on Sunday', of an "aberrant" invasion of privacy by revealing details of his health and the birth of his first child through a surrogate mother. John testified before the High Court in London, in a trial that […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Businessman and communicator Santiago Matías showed his most supportive side by providing full support to the entertainment commentator Melvin Alexander Vicente, better known as Melvin TV, who is currently facing a delicate diagnosis of colon cancer. Despite the differences they both held in the past, Matías decided to leave the conflicts […]
The release includes the simultaneous premiere of the single and its music video Dominican Republic.- Multi-platinum artist Amenazzy releases a new single today accompanied by its music video, marking another important step towards the release of his next studio album, Sonido de Bandido. The theme, titled “Se Jodió”, is positioned as one of the main […]
Just 3 days before his expected performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bad Bunny offered a press conference this Thursday in San Francisco, California, where this year's important artistic and sporting event will be held at Levi's Stadium, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The artist entered the hall to the […]
San Francisco (USA),- Bad Bunny assured this Thursday that he will turn the Super Bowl stage into "a big party" and that he will bring "a lot of Puerto Rican culture" to the halftime show, in which he will rise as the first artist to headline the halftime show of the king sport of the […]
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 […]
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. […]
Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic participated in the 1st Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals convened by the U.S. Government, held in Washington, where the country projected itself as a player within the global strategy to strengthen and diversify supply chains. The official delegation was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, and comprised […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute for Consumer Protection (Pro Consumidor) said today that it activated a special inspection operation nationwide, with the aim of monitoring the offers, promotions and prices announced by businesses on the occasion of the celebration of Valentine's Day, and to avoid misleading practices that affect citizens. The executive director of Pro […]
Santo Domingo. – The economy of the Dominican Republic could register in 2026 a growth between 3.6% and 4.5%, mainly conditioned by investment in capital works, the boost of the mortgage market and the recovery of the housing sector, which has experienced a significant slowdown during the last three years. The projection was presented during […]
The Dominican Republic and the United States are making progress in building integrated, resilient, and competitive supply chains. This is due to the competitive advantages, macroeconomic stability, and favorable investment climate offered by the country, as highlighted by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM), Eduardo -Yayo- Sanz Lovatón, during his participation in the […]
Santo Domingo.- Economist Daniel Toribio warned that the Dominican Republic closed 2025 with a worrying turn compared to Central America: it went from leading the regional growth to lagging behind, while food inflation continued to strongly pressure low-income households. Toribio pointed out that, according to the comparative performance, in 2025 several countries in the region […]
Santo Domingo.- The trends —whether in fashion, social media, music, or lifestyle— are cultural phenomena that many people adopt, share, and reinvent. But what motivates people to follow them? Trends have become a dominant form of social and cultural interaction in the digital age. Through them, people share ideas, styles, opinions, and behaviors that multiply […]
Providence, Rhode Island. – Representing the Dominican National Police, under the direction of Major General Ramón Antonio Guzmán Peralta, Colonel Sonni Cepeda, Liaison of the institution in the United States based in the cities of Providence and New York, made a solemn floral offering to the bust of Juan Pablo Duarte, located in Roger Williams […]
Samaná.- The Samaná Tourist Cluster (CTS), the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná (AHETSA) announced the welcome concert for humpback whales called "To the Rhythm of the Bay", on February 14th at the Marina of Puerto Bahía Samaná at 6:00 PM, with the stellar participation of Maridalia Hernández, Adalgisa Pantaleón, Roger Zayas and […]
Santo Domingo.- The Brisas de las Colinas housing project has sparked considerable interest in the real estate market, registering more than 300 interested clients and securing more than 100 reservations in a single day, which allowed the complete sale of its first stage and the immediate start of the commercialization of the second phase, with […]
Santiago.– The Ministry of Culture announced this Wednesday the main guidelines of the Cibao Regional Book and Culture Fair, conceived as a space to celebrate reading, thought, and the cultural richness of the north of the country, with the participation of the 14 provinces of the region. The first fair edition will be held on April […]
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 […]
Sports Writing (EFE).- The social network TikTok will be FIFA's preferred platform for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held between June 11 and July 19, with the aim of making it a "reference for fans and creators during the tournament", according to the organization in a statement this Thursday.
The agreement between FIFA and TikTok will be in effect until the end of 2026 and will allow the holders of the audiovisual rights of the competition to exploit them on this social network, "broadcast live moments of the matches, publish personalized videos and access special content produced by FIFA".
Likewise, the coverage of the World Cup can be "monetized through premium advertising formats on TikTok".
FIFA defends that this agreement will make the 2026 World Cup more accessible to millions of fans.
"FIFA's goal is to share the passion for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with as many fans as possible, and we can't think of a better way to do it," says Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General.
Fotografía de archivo de aficionados de Marruecos que observan un partido de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA de 2022 en un teléfono móvil. EFE/Martin Divisek
"Football keeps growing, evolving and uniting more and more people, so we must adapt the way we share and promote this sport," he adds.
The 2026 World Cup on TikTok will bring young people closer to football
Already at the 2023 Women's World Cup, FIFA and TikTok established a collaboration that accumulated, according to FIFA data, billions of views. Now, TikTok's thematic content center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will allow to "enjoy unique content about the 48 participating teams", according to the statement.
A group of content creators chosen by the organization will also have access to exclusive moments and archive images.
"We are very excited that fans can enjoy the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the 90 minutes of a match," explains James Stafford, Global Head of Content at TikTok.
"There is a 42% greater chance that followers will watch a live match after enjoying sports content on TikTok. We are connecting with the next generation of football fans, especially women and young people, and turning that passion into unprecedented participation and interaction," he concludes.
SANTO DOMINGO.– The Puerto Rico team will suffer a significant loss in the next World Baseball Classic after it was confirmed that Javier “El Mago” Báez will not be able to participate in the tournament due to a suspension in effect for doping, derived from a positive result for marijuana use You may be interested […]
Zapopan, Jalisco.– The Tomateros de Culiacán staged a spectacular comeback by scoring six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Leones del Escogido, taking away their undefeated status in the 68th Caribbean Series Guadalajara 2026, in the game that closed the fifth day of the tournament. You may be interested in: Cangrejeros defeat Federales […]
Zapopan, Jalisco.– The Cangrejeros de Santurce responded at the decisive moment and defeated 8-3 the Federales de Chiriquí, in the match that opened the last day of the qualifying round of the Caribbean Series Jalisco 2026, played at the Pan American Stadium, a result that secured their ticket to the semifinals of the tournament. You […]
CLEVELAND.– Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase faces broader accusations than initially revealed by federal prosecutors, following a court document filed Thursday that indicates the reliever allegedly made manipulated pitches in at least 48 games over a two-year period, allegedly to benefit bettors. You may be interested in:Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz appear before a judge […]
Santo Domingo — The Dominican Republic national team today announced the official roster of players who will defend the national colors in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with a group loaded with star figures from Major League Baseball and deep talent in all positions. You may be interested in: World Baseball Classic 2026: official rosters […]
Detroit.– The stellar lefty Tarik Skubal will receive one of the most significant salary increases in recent salary arbitration history in Major League Baseball, after winning his hearing against the Detroit Tigers, according to a report published this Thursday by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The arbitration panel ruled in favor of the pitcher's proposal, setting […]
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