Santo Domingo.- The Dominican electricity sector reported that the recovery of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI) is progressing steadily, following the national blackout recorded this Monday morning. The authorities explained that the interruption originated from the tripping of the 138-kilovolt Hainamosa–Villa Duarte line's circuit breaker, which caused a major failure in the grid. You […]
San Francisco de Macorís. — The Judicial Office of Permanent Attention Services of the Duarte province postponed until next Thursday at 11:00 in the morning the knowledge of the coercive measure against the doctor Wilber Polanco, accused of alleged sexual assault against a young woman of Haitian nationality in the municipality of Las Guáranas. The […]
Santo Domingo.- The executive director of the Office for Transportation Reorganization (OPRET), Jhael Isa Tavarez, informed that the service of the Santo Domingo Metro and the Santo Domingo Cable Car was restored during peak hours, after the interruption caused by fluctuations in the electrical system. As explained by the official, the service will be free […]
Santo Domingo.- The president of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, stated this Monday that the support of the United States to the Dominican Republic in the fight against drug trafficking "remains intact" despite the recent temporary closure of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Santo Domingo amid an internal […]
Villa Riva, Duarte.– President Luis Abinader inaugurated this Sunday the new road that connects Villa Riva with the Autopista del Nordeste, a strategic work that strengthens the connectivity of the Cibao Central with the tourist poles of the province of Samaná, boosts regional trade and improves the quality of life of more than 59 thousand […]
SANTO DOMINGO, R.D. – Within the framework of the celebrations for the Month of the Homeland, the National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) organized this Tuesday a student march that brought together more than 600 high school students, from 30 educational centers in the National District. You may be interested in:Dominican Republic will host the […]
Washington. – Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19 in Las Vegas, United States, eleven years after starring in one of the most media-covered fights in the history of professional boxing. You may be interested in: Font wants to name Messi honorary president and have him […]
Santo Domingo. – Cap Cana Destination City and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced the details of the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana ATP Challenger 175, which will be held from March 9 to 15, 2026, reaffirming the country as a key point within the international professional […]
Kyiv.– Ukrainian athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scheduled for March 6, in protest of the decision to allow the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus under their respective flags. The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee announced in a statement that the Ukrainian delegation will […]
Miami (USA). — Inter Miami CF kicks off the 2026 season of the Major League Soccer this Saturday with the challenge of defending the first MLS Cup in its history and, at the same time, fulfilling its great obsession: to conquer the Concacaf Champions Cup. You may be interested in;MLS renews for 2026 with James, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mexican politician Nora Alicia Biebrich, mayor of Bacanora, was shot this Tuesday on the Huetamo-Mazatlán highway. The official survived, while her son died of blood loss, authorities reported. Both left Hermosillo for Mazatlán in a truck and, when trying to overtake a vehicle at kilometer 60, a traffic incident occurred, said the prosecutor of the […]
Mexico City.- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) reported this Tuesday that airlines in the Mexican state of Jalisco are operating again "with regularity," after the wave of violence unleashed by the death in a military operation of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, on February 22nd. […]
The London Metropolitan Police arrested former British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in the exercise of a public office, following the dissemination of documents revealing the scope of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The police statement reported that "officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said on Monday that some sectors are making an "incorrect" reading of what is happening in the country with the amnesty law and denounced alleged plans by people in the United States and Europe to "disturb" the process. "Some sectors are misinterpreting the amnesty law and the […]
Santiago de Chile.- The Chilean Ministry of Health reported this Monday that the number of deaths from the explosion last Thursday of a truck carrying liquefied gas has risen to ten, and that seven other people remain in critical condition. The vehicle exploded on a highway in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is located, […]
Santo Domingo.- The businessman and influencer Santiago Matías informed that he received the new identity and electoral card, becoming the first Dominican influencer to obtain the updated document issued by the Central Electoral Board (JCE). Matías highlighted that the new identification has high security and technology standards, while also highlighting elements of national pride. According […]
The family comedy “Popiwa”, directed by Dominican filmmaker Eddy Jiménez, will officially begin filming next Monday, March 16th, in New York City. The production promises humor, surprises, and a different approach within Latin cinema, aimed at connecting with audiences of all ages. The film is a production of Camino Films, LLC, under the general production […]
Santiago.- A few hours before the start of Juan Luis Guerra 4.40's first concert at the Cibao Stadium, thousands of fans are beginning to arrive at the emblematic baseball park to witness the long-awaited show that marks the massive return of the Dominican singer-songwriter to the Heart City, after more than 20 years without mass […]
The communicator Georgina Duluc responded directly but elegantly to the comments of Karen Yapoort, who since last year has called herself "the new queen" of the Premios Soberano red carpet, a title that Duluc has held. When asked if Yapoort represents her replacement on the red carpet, Georgina made it clear that she does not […]
Mexico City.- The head of Government of the Mexican capital, Clara Brugada, announced this Friday that the Colombian singer Shakira will offer a free concert in the Zócalo of Mexico City on March 1, in an event organized in conjunction with Grupo Modelo on the occasion of the centenary of the Mexican brewery. “Friends, I […]
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 […]
The president of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (ProCompetencia), María Elena Vásquez Taveras, urged the business community to approach the institution and learn about the tools available to address market distortions, unjustified barriers to trade, and practices that limit fair competition. He affirmed that, beyond sanctions, which […]
Washington.- The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that has forced the Government of President Donald Trump to not impose tariffs under an economic emergency law reverses the additional levies with which countries that supply crude oil to Cuba were penalized, although it does not prohibit future punishments and surrounds with uncertainty Washington's current pressure […]
41.8% of Dominicans expressed that the economic situation of their household has improved in recent months, according to the first Markestrategia survey conducted this year. While 31.5% state that their situation remains the same, 25.9% believe it has worsened, and only 0.8% responded that they do not know. "For you, the economic situation of your […]
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Friday that starting February 24th, the new 2000 pesos banknotes, year 2025, will be in circulation. These banknotes, whose manufacture was ordered through an international public tender in May 2025, contain the same security features as the 2000 pesos banknotes currently in circulation, […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced this Friday that he will impose a general global tariff of 10%, as part of the set of trade powers, known as section 122. Also, Trump mentioned that he would use another set of powers, called section 301, to initiate unfair trade practices, which could result in additional tariffs. "Effective […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo. – The General Directorate of Livestock, headed by its director, Abel Madera, made a solemn floral offering at the Altar de la Patria, as part of the commemorative acts of the 182nd anniversary of the National Independence. The ceremony was held in honor of the Founding Fathers: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario […]
A sleep specialist assures that intimacy before bed can promote a deeper and more restorative rest. According to the specialist, if a person has difficulty falling asleep, having sex before sleeping could help them relax and sleep better during the night. The benefit is not solely due to physical effort. When intimacy occurs with someone […]
Santo Domingo.– Considered by many Dominican women as the “crush” of Dominican politics, the senator of the National District, Omar Fernández, set social media on fire this Valentine's Day by sharing a romantic message with his partner. "Chilling on the beach, accompanied by my Valentine, the future Mrs. Fernández", wrote the legislator on his Instagram […]
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 […]
Santiago. — President Luis Abinader inaugurated this Wednesday the XVIII Procigar Festival 2026, the most relevant international platform of the Dominican premium cigar industry, which brings together producers, master blenders, distributors and enthusiasts from more than 40 countries, consolidating the global positioning of Dominican tobacco and its impact on the national economy.
The head of State participated in the first big night of the festival, reaffirming the Government's support for a strategic sector for the national economy due to its impact on job creation, the strengthening of exports and the dynamism of free zones and producing communities linked to tobacco.
The president's participation in the official opening highlighted the value of this industry as a hallmark of Dominican quality to the world, as well as its contribution to the development of the Cibao region, where tradition, investment, innovation and productive culture converge.
Within the framework of the opening, the president of Procigar, Litto Gómez, thanked the presence of the first leader and emphasized the expansive development that this industry has experienced with the support of government management. Litto Gómez, founder of La Flor Dominicana, was elected president of the Association of Cigar Producers of the Dominican Republic (Procigar) in June 2024, an entity that brings together the main premium cigar manufacturers in the country.
The festival, organized by the Association of Cigar Producers of the Dominican Republic (Procigar), unfolds as an exclusive experience that combines closeness to the art of cigar creation, entertainment, and a wide selection of premium cigars. Through this platform, Procigar continues to promote the Dominican cigar industry and strengthen its international positioning.
During these days, participants are part of a circuit of simultaneous visits to factories and tobacco fields in the region, where they learn firsthand the process that transforms the leaf into pieces of excellence. The agenda also includes cultural experiences and tours that highlight the attractions of the Dominican Republic, connecting tradition, tourism, and industry. Each day culminates with a grand dinner in which around a thousand national and international guests celebrate the quality of Dominican tobacco.
The welcome dinner officially marked the beginning of the festival's social agenda and, this year, was inspired by cocoa as the common thread of the experience, present in the gastronomic proposal, desserts, liquors, and ambiance details. In a carefully designed environment, the evening symbolized the reunion of cigar enthusiasts who gather each year in Santiago de los Caballeros, as well as the welcome to the participants who join for the first time.
With this beginning, the Procigar Festival 2026 reaffirms its international reach and consolidates the Dominican Republic as a global reference in the production of premium cigars, in an edition that began with the institutional support of President Luis Abinader, in recognition of a sector that contributes value, employment and prestige to the country.
Santo Domingo.- Alofoke Media Group and real estate construction company LVP Real Estate Investment formally delivered an apartment to Samil Guzmán Bautista, known as "El Elegido", a prize he received on the reality show La Casa de Alofoke 2. Visibly emotional, "The Chosen One" thanked God and those responsible for the project for making possible […]
The daughter of actor and comedian Martin Short, Katherine Short, passed away on Monday, February 23, at the age of 42 in her Hollywood Hills residence, in what authorities are investigating as a suicide. The media outlet TMZ reported that police sources informed that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to […]
Santo Domingo. - The deputy Ignacio Aracena stated that Santo Domingo Oeste ceases to be the "Cinderella" of development with the opening of Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro, a work that will directly and positively impact the quality of life of more than one million citizens. The legislator expressed his satisfaction with the […]
Santo Domingo Este.- The mayor of the Santo Domingo Este City Council, Dío Astacio, presented the project of "Remodeling and Tactical Urbanism of Sabana Larga Avenue", a comprehensive intervention conceived under a people-centered city model, which seeks to reorganize traffic, strengthen commerce and guarantee safer, more accessible and functional spaces for all residents. Astacio explained […]
Baní. – The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (MINERD), through the Secondary Education Department of the Arts Modality, successfully held the cultural event The Art Route on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the Marcos A. Cabral Park, with the participation of more than 300 students from different provinces in the south of the […]
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