Santo Domingo.– Lawyer Emilio López informed that he will no longer legally represent the teacher pointed out in a video circulating on social media, in which the teacher is allegedly observed physically assaulting a minor in a daycare center in the Alma Rosa I sector. Through a public message, the jurist explained that his participation […]
Haina, San Cristóbal.– The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, and the Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, led the inauguration of the new fishing dock in Haina Occidental, a project that will benefit dozens of families who live from fishing in the area. The infrastructure is part of the […]
Azua. — With the conclusion of the excavation phase of the project “Following the Remains of Cacique Enriquillo”, the City Council of the municipality of Pueblo Viejo declared the architectural complex made up of the vestiges of the Church and the Convent of Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes a Historical and Cultural Heritage site, recognizing […]
Miami, USA – The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, arrived this Friday at 2:24 PM (Miami time) at Miami International Airport to participate in the presidential summit “Shield of the Americas”, convened by US President Donald Trump. The high-level meeting will be held this Saturday, March 7, and will bring together several international […]
Santiago.- Various personalities from the political, judicial, and military fields attended this Friday the funeral home Fuentes de Luz, in Santiago, to express their condolences and show solidarity with the Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, following the death of her father, Professor Ramón Darío Reynoso González, which occurred last Thursday at the […]
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 […]
Thousands of women mobilized this Sunday, March 8, in various cities in Latin America to commemorate International Women's Day, a day marked by protests, marches, and symbolic acts demanding equal rights, justice, and an end to gender-based violence in the region. The mobilizations of the so-called 8M were carried out under the slogan “Rights, justice […]
The most extensive modification to Canada's immigration legislation in decades allows millions of U.S. citizens to automatically access Canadian citizenship and the right to a passport, without the need for prior residency in the country. The new law, known as Bill C-3, eliminates historical restrictions, which —according to the immigration portal CIC News— is already […]
New York .- A jury found Pakistani Asif Merchant guilty this Friday of conspiring in an attempt to assassinate American politicians, including now-President Donald Trump, on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after a trial of just over a week in a federal court in New York. Three names were given to […]
At the beginning of the seventh day since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, aerial bombings by Israel reached the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, while United States attacked an Iranian ship at sea, in an escalation of the offensive against the naval fleet of the Islamic republic. During the early hours […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said this Friday that the reestablishment of relations with the United States is done "with friendship and with intelligence", after both countries confirmed on Thursday the resumption of the relationship broken since 2019, a fact that had been gestating after the capture in January of Nicolás Maduro. […]
Content creator Jesaaelys Ayala González, daughter of urban singer Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González, announced that she is expecting a girl, the result of her relationship with her husband Carlos Olmo. The news was revealed during an emotional "gender reveal" celebrated this weekend in the company of family and close friends. You can read: Raphy […]
Santo Domingo,- Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Cat Serrano officially presented her new single and music video “One Night,” of Latin pop genre, a song that connects with those who seek to escape, even if only for one night, from daily pressures and reconnect with their inner freedom. “One Night” is a song that invites […]
The Dominican actress and presenter Clarissa Molina decided to withdraw the legal proceedings she had initiated against the model Sophinel Báez and the producer Juan Carlos Albelo, after measures were taken to eliminate and clarify the content that caused the controversy. The decision was confirmed by her legal representative, Julio Cury, who explained that the […]
Los Angeles (USA),.- The entertainment giant Netflix has ceased to be a partner of As Ever, the lifestyle brand of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle with which she developed the series 'With Love, Meghan'. "Meghan's passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful and simple ways inspired the creation of the As ever brand, and […]
The Latin Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum certified artist Manuel Turizo presents his new single “Apambichao”, alongside Maluma, a Latin Grammy winner and global music icon. A musical proposal that celebrates the essence of the Colombian Caribbean through a sound deeply connected to the tradition and evolution of contemporary Latin music. Launched under the record label La […]
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 […]
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 […]
Donald Trump asserted that the U.S. Navy is ready to "escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz", blocked by Iran following the conflict in the Middle East. "If necessary, the U.S. Navy will begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible. Whatever happens, the United States will guarantee the […]
This is about more than 150 utility vehicles that the Ministry of Agriculture delivered to regional directors and those in charge of agricultural areas of the 8 agricultural regions. Departmental managers were also benefited. The past authorities of the state agency made financing agreements through the Banco de Reservas and the CoopParospera Cooperative, for which […]
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 […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced this Friday the merger of the Ministry of Industries and National Production with that of National Commerce into a "new instance" that will be led by Luis Antonio Villegas, thus replacing businessman Alex Saab, a close collaborator of President Nicolás Maduro, in the cabinet.
The announcement was made on his Telegram account, where he expressed his gratitude to Saab for "his work in the service of the Fatherland" and assured that he "will assume new responsibilities".
Villegas was already serving as Minister of National Commerce since his appointment by Maduro in February 2024.
Saab, for his part, had been appointed by Maduro to head the Ministry of Industries and National Production in October 2024. Before the appointment, he served as president of the International Center for Productive Investment of Venezuela.
This businessman, born in Barranquilla (Colombia) and of Lebanese origin, was arrested in Cape Verde in 2020 and subsequently extradited to United States, where Justice accused him of conspiracy to launder money and of being a "straw man" for the Government of Venezuela.
For this case, he was imprisoned in the United States from October 2021 to December 2023, after a presidential pardon signed by the then-U.S. President, Joe Biden.
In March 2024, the American Justice system dismissed the charges against Saab.
During his detention, his wife, the Italian Camilla Fabri, became the image of the campaign for his release launched by the Maduro government. Currently, Fabri heads the Mission Return to the Homeland, the state program that manages the repatriations of Venezuelan migrants.
Although he always maintained a low profile as a businessman, Saab gained recognition after in 2017 the former Venezuelan prosecutor Luisa Ortega accused him of being one of Maduro's front men.
In recent years, he has been linked to several companies, including Group Grand Limited (GGL), accused of supplying overpriced food and supplies to the Maduro administration for the governmental Local Supply and Production Committees.
However, the initial complaint was made by the portal dedicated to investigative journalism Armando.info, which pointed out months earlier that Saab was then part of an asset laundering network that obtained millionaire resources through the fictitious export of food to Venezuela.
Cabinet Changes
In her first ten days as acting president, following Maduro's capture by US forces during the military attack on Caracas, Delcy Rodríguez has announced several ministerial changes.
This Friday, Freddy Ñáñez was appointed as Minister of Ecosocialism, Aníbal Coronado as the new head of Transportation, and Miguel Ángel Pérez Pirela as head of the Communication and Information office.
He also appointed days ago Captain Juan Escalona, a member of Maduro's security team, as Minister of the Office of the Presidency, and former Central Bank President Calixto Ortega as the new Vice President of Sectoral Economy.
Likewise, he dismissed the head of Security of the president, Major General Javier Marcano Tábata, and appointed in his place General Gustavo González López as commander of the Presidential Honor Guard and head of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM).
Thousands of women mobilized this Sunday, March 8, in various cities in Latin America to commemorate International Women's Day, a day marked by protests, marches, and symbolic acts demanding equal rights, justice, and an end to gender-based violence in the region. The mobilizations of the so-called 8M were carried out under the slogan “Rights, justice […]
The most extensive modification to Canada's immigration legislation in decades allows millions of U.S. citizens to automatically access Canadian citizenship and the right to a passport, without the need for prior residency in the country. The new law, known as Bill C-3, eliminates historical restrictions, which —according to the immigration portal CIC News— is already […]
New York .- A jury found Pakistani Asif Merchant guilty this Friday of conspiring in an attempt to assassinate American politicians, including now-President Donald Trump, on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after a trial of just over a week in a federal court in New York. Three names were given to […]
At the beginning of the seventh day since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, aerial bombings by Israel reached the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, while United States attacked an Iranian ship at sea, in an escalation of the offensive against the naval fleet of the Islamic republic. During the early hours […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said this Friday that the reestablishment of relations with the United States is done "with friendship and with intelligence", after both countries confirmed on Thursday the resumption of the relationship broken since 2019, a fact that had been gestating after the capture in January of Nicolás Maduro. […]
Bogotá.- The Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, urged this Friday his counterpart in the United States, Donald Trump, to distance himself from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he held responsible for missile attacks in the escalation of war in the Middle East. Petro made those statements during an intervention in Chicago (USA), where he […]
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