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Miami.- Mexican singer Peso Pluma announced this Tuesday a tour in 30 US cities that will begin on March 1 in Seattle and end on May 7 in Chicago with a "new and bold" show, the general sale of which begins on Wednesday.
The tour 'Dinastía by Peso Pluma & Friends' promises "a high-level production, immersive creative elements and a rotating schedule of special appearances by his friends in select cities," according to a statement from the artist's public relations agency.
In addition to Seattle, the icon of tumbados corridos will sing in March in San Francisco, Sacramento, Phoenix, San Bernardino, Fresno, Anaheim, Las Vegas, Chula Vista, Palm Desert, San José, Inglewood, Albuquerque, Denver, and Salt Lake.
Nationals
Venezuela and Dominican Republic will reactivate consular services and air connection
Caracas.– The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Dominican Republic announced that, as a result of the joint work between both governments, it has been decided to reactivate Dominican consular services in Caracas and Venezuelan consular services in Santo Domingo in the coming days. According to the official statement, […]
Army stops truck with 26 undocumented Haitians during operation in Constanza
The vehicle's driver was arrested and will be brought before the Public Prosecutor's Office to be brought to justice for trafficking undocumented immigrants Constanza, La Vega. – During an operation carried out on the Guayabal–Constanza section, La Vega province, the Dominican Republic Army (ERD), intercepted a truck with 26 Haitian nationals in an irregular migratory […]
Ramón Alburquerque author and co-author of more than 100 laws of the DR
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, highlighted during his speech that the engineer and political leader Ramón Alburquerque was the author and co-author of more than 100 laws, many of them fundamental for the institutional and democratic development of the Dominican Republic. During the posthumous tribute held in the National […]
Ricardo de los Santos highlights Alburquerque's intellectual and democratic legacy
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, highlighted during his speech the intellectual, academic, and democratic legacy of the engineer and political leader Ramón Alburquerque, when leading the posthumous tribute held in the National Congress. De los Santos highlighted that to speak of Alburquerque is to refer to a lucid intelligence, […]
The remains of Ramón Alburquerque are received with honors in the National Congress
Santo Domingo.– Amidst notes of the National Anthem and displays of respect, the body of engineer and political leader Ramón Alburquerque was received this Saturday at the National Congress, where senators, deputies, and political colleagues paid posthumous tribute to him in recognition of his career and contributions to the democratic life of the country. Outside […]
Sports
Abinader urges Leones champions to compete with "patriotism" in the Caribbean Series
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 Sports Union Highlights Charlie Mariotti's Legacy in the Development of Monte Plata
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 […]
José Monegro highlights sports as a key axis to strengthen Dominican tourism at FITUR
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 […]
Eagles call the cancellation of the game against the Bulls excessive
Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]
Kelvin Cruz guarantees "100%" installations before the 2026 Games and highlights volunteering for maintenance
Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]
Technology
Meta and YouTube face a historic trial over accusations of youth addiction
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 […]
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, its new AI chip to compete with those of Google and Amazon
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New York.- The tech giant Microsoft presented this Monday Maia 200, the second generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip with which it seeks to reduce dependence on Nvidia and compete against those of Google and Amazon in the cloud. This new model has been presented two years after its first version, the Maia 100, […]
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, adds TikTok's algorithm to his media empire.
New York.- Billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, one of the most ruthless figures in Silicon Valley and the new 'czar' of the media in the United States, managed to become the guardian of the algorithm of the renewed American TikTok. Ellison, who is 81 years old and lives on the Hawaiian island of Lanai […]
Blue Origin will launch a satellite network to serve governments and data centers
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New York.- Blue Origin, the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced this Wednesday that it plans to launch a network of 5,408 satellites by the end of 2027 to provide high-speed internet service to governments, data centers and companies. The satellite network, called TeraWave, is designed to offer "symmetrical data speeds of up […]
Details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems captured for the first time
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]
International
Trump believes Cuba will seek a "deal" with the United States and the island will be "free" again
Washington.- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, considered this Saturday that Cuba will seek a "deal" with Washington after the announcement of tariffs for the countries that supply it with oil and expressed confidence that the island "will be free again". The Republican made these statements aboard Air Force One when the press […]
France says Iranian retaliation against armies of EU countries is unfounded
Paris - France considers Iran's decision to designate the armies of the European Union (EU) countries as terrorist organizations "has no basis" and constitutes a "shocking response from the regime", according to sources from the French diplomacy this Sunday. Iran's measure came in retaliation for the community bloc's decision to declare the Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]
Zelensky: In January, Russia launched 6,000 drones, 5,500 bombs, and 158 missiles against Ukraine
Berlin.- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated this Sunday in his monthly assessment of weapons used by Russia that throughout the month of January the enemy launched against Ukrainian territory 6,000 drones, 5,500 guided aerial bombs and 158 missiles. "In January alone, Russia launched more than 6,000 assault drones, approximately 5,500 guided aerial bombs, and 158 […]
The coldest place in the world records the warmest January
Moscow.- The Siberian village of Oymyakon, known as the coldest place on the planet, has recorded this year the warmest January since measurements have been taken, local media reported. According to the Meteonovosti portal, the average temperature in Oymyakon last month exceeded the norm by almost 20 degrees. Thus, on January 28th the thermometers in […]
16 people die in Turkey in two traffic accidents
Istanbul.- A total of 16 people died this Sunday in two traffic accidents in Turkey, nine of them when a long-distance bus overturned in the province of Antalya in the south of the country, and another seven when two cars collided in the neighboring province of Burdur. The bus, with 34 passengers on board, overturned […]
Entertainment
Around 190 groups will be in the Vegano Carnival 2026, with an approximate investment of RD$90 million in costumes
La Vega.- The Unión Carnavalesca Vegana (UCAVE), the Carnaval Vegano Organizing Committee (COCAVE), and the other organizations that make up the structure of the world-famous Carnaval Vegano confirmed that everything is ready for the start of this folkloric and cultural celebration, one of the most important in the country. On this first Sunday of Carnival, […]
The Grammys measure this Sunday the musical dominance of Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar
Los Angeles (USA).- The Grammy Awards return this Sunday in a gala that will measure the musical impact of Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar, who arrive at this edition with the possibility of breaking historical records of awards and consolidating their hegemony in the industry. The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com […]
El Prodigio and Cardi B highlight typical merengue on "Saturday Night Live"
United States.- The renowned Dominican-born rapper Cardi B, offered an electrifying performance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), from NBC, one of the most important programs on American television, where she performed songs from her most recent album “Am I The Drama?”. One of the most exciting and surprising moments was the interpretation of the song […]
AI-created version of 'Bonita Bonita' by 4AMTapes enters Billboard's Hot Latin Pop Songs chart
The AI-assisted reinterpretation by 4AMTapes of Poeta Callejero's "Bonita Bonita" is the first known AI-powered song to enter any of Billboard's multi-metric Latin songs charts. It debuts at No. 16 on Hot Latin Pop Songs (dated January 31), driven primarily by streaming activity (390,000 official streams in the United States in the week ending January […]
Why don't Anthony and Kate appear at the beginning of Bridgerton 4?
The Bridgerton season 4 has already premiered, and a fact that fans noticed was the absence of two major characters during the first batch of episodes released this Thursday: Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his wife Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Officially, both are missing in the first four episodes, a decision that the show addressed […]
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
In 2025, foreign investment reached $5.032 billion, 11.3% more than in 2024
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Sunday that, according to preliminary figures, foreign direct investment (FDI) reached 5,032.3 million U.S. dollars at the end of 2025, which represented an increase of 509.1 million, 11.3% more, compared to 2024. By sector, half of the FDI revenue went to the tourism […]
Gasoline, diesel, and LPG prices will remain unchanged
Santo Domingo.- Mass consumption fuels, such as gasoline, diesel and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of January 31 to February 6, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) reported this Friday. Premium gasoline will remain at 290.10 pesos per gallon and regular at RD$272.50 per gallon. You may be interested […]
The euro continues to fall and drops to $1.1899
Berlin.- The euro was trading at 1.1899 dollars this Friday, below the barrier of 1.1900 dollars, on a day marked by negative employment data in Germany, the largest European economy, with 3,085,000 unemployed, the highest figure since 2014. The community currency was trading around 4:00 PM GMT at 1.1899 dollars, compared to 1.1926 dollars the […]
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve
Washington.- The US President, Donald Trump, announced this Friday that he has nominated the American banker and economist Kevin Warsh to chair the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell. "I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Kevin Warsh" to chair the Federal Reserve, Trump said on the Truth […]
Housing construction costs increased 3.74% in DR
The Dominican Republic recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.74% in direct costs for housing construction at the end of 2025, driven by the rise in materials, labor, and services associated with the sector, according to the most recent report of the Housing Construction Direct Cost Index (ICDV), published by the National Statistics Office (ONE). According […]
Style
Brisas de las Colinas maintains an upward pace after completing the first stage
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 […]
Announcing the First Regional Book and Culture Fair Cibao from April 20 to 26
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 […]
A two-year-old boy breaks two Guinness World Records in billiards
London.- A two-year-old boy from Manchester has broken two Guinness World Records for billiards by performing two tricks that no one had done before at such a young age. Jude Owens performed a first trick, called "pool bank shot" at two years and 302 days old and another called "snooker double pot" at two years […]
Today marks the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte
Santo Domingo.– This Monday, January 26th, the Dominican Republic commemorates the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte, Father of the Nation and main ideologue of National Independence, whose thought and sacrifice laid the foundations of the Republic proclaimed on February 27, 1844. Juan Pablo Duarte was born on January 26, 1813, in […]
OK Casting Award will celebrate its second edition in virtual format on January 31, 2026
Santo Domingo, RD.– The agency OK Casting announced the celebration of the second edition of the OK Casting Award, which will be held in virtual format on January 31, 2026, consolidating itself as a platform for promotion, training and visibility for acting talents in audiovisual productions of television and cinema in the Dominican Republic. The […]
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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