Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel), the Mayor's Office of the National District (ADN) and the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) agreed to move forward with the removal of unused and obsolete aerial cabling, as well as the ordering of the infrastructures that affect the urban image and the safety of […]
Santo Domingo,.- The Ministry of Public Health, through the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE), assured this Thursday that 20 cases of leptospirosis and 18 of malaria have been registered so far this year. According to their most recent bulletin, in the last one a confirmed case of dengue was reported and the total accumulated amounts […]
Santiago de Chile.- A dozen heads of State or Government have confirmed their attendance at the inauguration on March 11 of the president-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, including King Felipe VI of Spain or the rulers of Argentina, Javier Milei, and Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, official sources reported this Thursday. The 59-year-old ultra-Catholic former deputy […]
Santo Domingo.- The Senate President, Ricardo de los Santos, informed that the new legislature that begins this February 27 will have as its central axis the discussion and approval of projects considered fundamental for the institutional and social development of the country. "The Labor Code, the reform to the Social Security Law, the Water Law […]
Santo Domingo,.- President Luis Abinader received this Thursday the first issuance of the new driver's license, starting a new stage in the national licensing system, aimed at strengthening road safety, transparency and the technological modernization of the service. The new document was delivered by the executive director of the National Institute of Transit and Terrestrial […]
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. – Colombian Wilmer Paredes starred in an explosive finish to win the second stage of the 47th Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional on Wednesday, while Dominican Danielky Cedeño retained the lead in the general classification. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Danielky Cedeño conquers the first stage in La Romana The stage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pope Leo XIV has asked priests to stop using artificial intelligence to write their sermons, arguing that it "will never be able to share the faith", reports Vatican News. The pontiff made the call during a closed-door meeting with clergy from the Diocese of Rome, including some of the Vatican's highest-ranking advisors and local priests. […]
New York.- The deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, asked this Thursday through his lawyer, Barry Pollack, that the case for drug trafficking and corruption against him in the United States be dismissed after the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) denied him the license to pay for his defense with funds from Venezuela that he […]
New York.- Former U.S. Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton insisted this Thursday that she never personally knew Jeffrey Epstein nor had any kind of connection or communication with him, and criticized her questioning today before a Congressional committee for being "repetitive and unproductive". "I never knew Jeffrey Epstein," Clinton reiterated in […]
Caracas.- Camilo Roso, former mayor of a municipality in the Venezuelan state of Táchira (west, bordering Colombia), was released this Thursday after serving more than five years in prison, where he was held accused of having helped then-deputy Juan Guaidó to leave Venezuela in 2019. "I am very grateful to my wife who was very […]
Mexico City.- Faced with the violent demonstrations due to the killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera, El Mencho, the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS) reported this Thursday that 631 vehicles were stolen throughout the country, with the state of Jalisco (west) being the most affected. The general […]
The Dominican film “ZUMECA” produced by Cacique Films and sponsored by Grupo SID, won two awards at the Slamdance Film Festival, achieving the Grand Jury Prize and Best Actress for Angela Cano. The film directed by the also actor David Maler premiered within the framework of this prestigious circuit, after entering the "Breakouts" section of […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- Businessman Santiago Matías publicly reacted to the statements of communicator Caro Brito about the new season of the program “Sin Filtro Radio Show”, a space she was previously a part of. The controversy arose after Brito expressed that she does not like the current stage of the project, generating a direct response […]
Miami, FL —. Dominican artist Damn Goldo presents “El Soberano”, a single with an Afro-Caribbean essence that marks the beginning of a new artistic stage and reaffirms his cultural identity at a key moment for the national conversation. The release serves as a prelude to his next EP, scheduled for the end of March 2026. […]
Miami, FL. – Days after its release, POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY has established itself as a global force, with Omar Courtz achieving one of the biggest album debuts of the year, surpassing over 278 million combined streams just days after its release. The second debut project debuted at #1 on Spotify's Top Global Debut […]
The successful production debuted in Turkey and will premiere on Monday, March 2nd at 8:00 PM on the Dominican television station. The television station Color Visión announced the exclusive premiere in the Dominican Republic of the Turkish telenovela Golden Boy, a production that debuted in Turkey and that, after its international success, has been sold […]
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 […]
President Luis Abinader announced in his accountability report this Friday that the Dominican government signed a historic agreement with the American company LOD Holdings for the development of a commercial spaceport in Oviedo, in Pedernales. "Before May 2028, we are going to send a satellite or a rocket from Pedernales, so they believe it," the […]
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.25% annually, after analyzing the recent increase in "uncertainty" global in the commercial policy of the United States, as well as the "inflation" recorded in the supply of food prices. The Dominican Central Bank issued this Wednesday a document in which it reported that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo.– The National Commission for the Defense of Competition (ProCompetencia) formally delivered to the Executive Branch the Preliminary Draft Organic Law on Antitrust and Economic Competition, an initiative that seeks to update Law No. 42-08 General of Defense of Competition to adapt it to the current dynamics of national and international markets.
The document was submitted to the legal consultant of the Executive Branch, Jorge Subero Isa, by the president of the Board of Directors of ProCompetencia, María Elena Vásquez Taveras, accompanied by the director of Promotion and Advocacy of Competition, José Beltré. Subero Isa valued the proposal and expressed his commitment to promote the project for its subsequent submission and approval in the National Congress.
The reform responds to the recommendations made by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Peer Review carried out in 2024 on the competition law and policy of the Dominican Republic. Likewise, the initiative is part of the structural reforms considered key to advancing the country's accession process to that international organization.
According to ProCompetencia, the preliminary draft also aligns with the objectives prioritized by the Meta RD 2036 Trade Committee, by constituting a strategic decision to modernize the national regulatory architecture, promote more open markets, and strengthen the foundations of sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Main axes of the reform
The legislative proposal proposes a modern and technically robust regulatory framework, focused on consolidating legal certainty and regulatory predictability through clear rules, more agile procedures, and greater institutional guarantees.
Among its objectives are strengthening effective competition in the markets, preventing anti-competitive practices, and fostering more dynamic economic structures. In addition, it seeks to improve the investment and business climate, reducing uncertainties and increasing the confidence of both domestic and foreign investors.
One of the most relevant changes is the incorporation of prior control of economic concentrations, a mechanism non-existent in current legislation and which would allow the country to align with the best international practices in the supervision of mergers and acquisitions.
"The new law will seek not only to prosecute anti-competitive practices, but also to ensure that business freedom is a driver of growth and innovation in our economy," said Vásquez Taveras.
With this initiative, the authorities believe that the Dominican Republic is moving towards the consolidation of a more competitive, transparent, and attractive economic environment for productive investment, in line with international standards and long-term development goals plazo.
The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, announced in his accountability speech that the General Customs Directorate (DGA) is working on a project so that the payment of taxes and customs fees can also be made with debit and credit cards. "This measure simplifies the lives of our SMEs, expanding the channels to comply in […]
President Luis Abinader reported in his Accountability on Friday that he instructed the public heritage recovery team to ensure that the State recovers every last peso stolen from the National Health Insurance (SENASA). "Do not rest until you achieve it," the leader ordered the team for the recovery of public assets, who were present in […]
President Luis Abinader assured in his accountability report this Friday that he will achieve the ZERO Hunger Goal before the year 2028 with the application of focused measures that include the support of our mayors and municipal directors. "We are confident that we will achieve the Zero Hunger Goal before 2028," the president emphasized during […]
The CEO of Banreservas, Leonardo Aguilera, highlighted the role of that financial institution as a bastion of support for economic policies, both for the public and private sectors. "The message that the private sector receives from the government's report is one of security and the Reserve Bank, with its large investments, has been a bastion […]
The Director General of Customs (DGA), Nelson Arroyo, indicated that at the end of February, the collection levels indicate that those of the previous year will be exceeded. Arroyo highlighted that the collections of the first month of the year were the best obtained in a January in the history of the institution, and that […]
Opposition Senator for the National District, Omar Fernández, attended the accountability session in the National Congress, hoping to hear when the salary indexation will be applied. The legislator hopes that the issue of wage indexation will be addressed and a definitive date for its application can be set, in favor of hundreds of thousands of […]
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