Santiago.-For the third time, the hearing to determine the coercive measure against Christopher Torres Ortiz, alias “El Mosquito”, and David Jiménez Feliz, identified by the Public Ministry as the alleged responsible for robbing a woman in broad daylight, was postponed, in an event that occurred in broad daylight in the center of Santiago and was […]
National Police reports the surrender of "El Mocho" for the assault on a jewelry store in Cristo Rey and identifies a fifth person involved Santo Domingo.- The National Police reported this Monday the voluntary surrender of Wilkyn Jonathan Báez de los Santos, alias “El Mocho”, who was wanted for his alleged participation in the assault […]
Santo Domingo.– The hearing of the judicial process related to the Jet Set case was postponed to April 6th, a decision adopted by the court during this Monday's session at the Palace of Justice in Ciudad Nueva, according to lawyers for the plaintiff parties upon leaving the courtroom. The lawyer Cristian García, representative of Mariela […]
Santiago.- The excitement for baseball overflowed again this Sunday in Santiago, where hundreds of fans remain in maximum expectation and with full confidence that the selection of Dominican Republic will be victorious against the United States in the decisive semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. From the early hours, […]
A Mexican couple from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, expressed to De Último Minuto their excitement about visiting the Dominican Republic for the first time and being able to witness the national carnival parade. The couple explained that, upon researching the country's tourist attractions and beaches, they discovered that a national carnival parade is celebrated, so […]
30% of the participants arrived from Chile, Argentina, the United States, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, consolidating the international character of the event, which took place in the Cibao region. La Vega, Dominican Republic. – With the participation of more than three hundred national and international cyclists, the Gran Fondo Cycling Challenge RD 2026 successfully celebrated […]
Punta Cana.- The final of the Dominican Republic Open Copa Cap Cana (ATP Challenger 175 category), which was being played between Italian tennis player Mattia Bellucci and Argentine Mariano Navone, has been temporarily suspended due to the high temperatures recorded during the day. Given the conditions of extreme heat, the match referee and tournament organizers […]
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, […]
Vienna.- 'Online' fraud already accounts for the majority of scams and artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating its expansion, while many states are not prepared to stop a crime with which organized crime earns billions of dollars, warns the UN on the eve of a summit in Vienna on this phenomenon. "At this moment, fraud, and […]
New York.- The dating app Tinder announced that it will incorporate more artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform to create 'more personalized' matches and make smarter recommendations to users. In a statement, the company announced this Friday that it launched its Chemistry pilot function in the United States and Canada, based on artificial intelligence, which […]
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, […]
International Writing.- The Iranian government confirmed the death of Ali Lariyani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and a key figure in the country, early this Wednesday after Israel announced it had killed him in a bombing last night in Tehran. Through a message with the photograph of the person considered the right-hand man […]
In statements to the press aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump, stated this Sunday that Washington is holding talks with Iran. To a journalist's question about whether his Administration is carrying out any diplomatic contact with the Islamic Republic at the moment, the president replied: "Yes, we are talking to them, but I don't […]
Rio de Janeiro.- The entities that represent Brazilian journalists requested this Sunday protection for the professionals covering the hospitalization of former President Jair Bolsonaro after denouncing threats, aggressions and attempts at intimidation in front of the hospital where the far-right leader remains admitted in Brasilia. The National Federation of Journalists (Fenaj) and regional unions repudiated […]
Caracas.- Eight people were injured this Sunday in an accident on the Ezequiel Zamora railway system of Venezuela, including the driver of a wagon, authorities reported. The accident occurred at La Rinconada station, in Caracas, from where trains depart to Valles del Tuy, an area of Miranda state (north) near the Venezuelan capital. You may […]
New York.- The Israeli army estimates that the war against Iran that began alongside the United States on February 28th could last up to three to six more weeks, because we still have thousands of targets ahead of us, said the military spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to CNN. “We are prepared, in […]
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Miami, FL - Dominican artist Dariel Amant, known as "El Amante", presents his new single “Mi Corazoncito”, a soft and enveloping Latin R&B song in Spanglish that mixes romance, vulnerability and a modern urban vibe. "Mi Corazoncito" is now available on all digital platforms. With a warm production, intimate melodies, and a catchy chorus, "Mi […]
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New York.- The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced this Friday that it will begin releasing oil from its strategic reserve at the end of next week, with a first phase of 86 million barrels of crude oil. In a statement, the DOE notes that it has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for […]
Washington.- The United States Treasury Department announced this Thursday that it will temporarily authorize countries to purchase Russian oil that is in transit, in order to contain the escalation of crude oil prices, caused by the war in Iran. The Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, announced the measure on his X account and estimated […]
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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 […]
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The birth of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is commemorated every March 9 in the Dominican Republic, the date on which one of the greatest national heroes and Father of the Nation, along with Juan Pablo Duarte and Matías Ramón Mella, was born. This day is remembered with patriotic, educational acts and official ceremonies that highlight his life, his fight for independence and his firm defense of Dominican sovereignty.
Birth and family
Francisco del Rosario Sánchez was born on March 9, 1817 in the city of Santo Domingo. He was the son of Narciso Sánchez Ramona and Olaya del Rosario de Belén. From a young age, he showed great intelligence, discipline, and a deep love for his homeland. Although he did not pursue formal university studies abroad, he trained as a lawyer and developed extensive legal knowledge, which led him to hold important positions in Dominican public life.
Sánchez was one of the most important leaders of the movement that sought to liberate the eastern part of the island from Haitian rule. He was an active member of the secret society La Trinitaria, founded by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1838. This organization aimed to prepare the Dominican people to achieve their independence.
When Duarte was in exile, Sánchez took on the responsibility of leading the revolutionary movement in the country. His leadership was key to organizing the patriots and coordinating the actions that culminated in the proclamation of Dominican independence.
Declaration of Independence
On February 27, 1844, in the historic Puerta del Conde, Sánchez proclaimed the independence of the Dominican Republic. At that moment, after the famous gunshot of Matías Ramón Mella, Sánchez was the one who raised the Dominican flag and proclaimed the birth of the new free and sovereign nation.
This act marked the beginning of the country's republican life and established Sánchez as a fundamental figure in Dominican history.
Defense of national sovereignty
After independence, Sánchez continued to defend Dominican sovereignty against different threats. During the following years, the country faced internal conflicts and external pressures. Sánchez remained faithful to the ideals of freedom and independence promoted by Duarte and the Trinitarians.
When in 1861 the country was annexed to Spain by the government of Pedro Santana, Sánchez firmly opposed that decision. From exile he organized an armed movement to restore national independence.
Capture and Death
In his attempt to start the fight against Spanish annexation, Sánchez returned to Dominican territory with a group of patriots. However, he was captured by the Spanish authorities and sentenced to death.
On July 4, 1861, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez was shot in San Juan de la Maguana along with several of his companions. Before dying, he made clear his love for the homeland and his commitment to the freedom of the Dominican people, becoming a martyr of the nation.
Historical Legacy
The legacy of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is considered one of the most important in the history of the Dominican Republic. His courage, leadership, and sacrifice place him among the most admired heroes of the country. Today his name is present in streets, schools, monuments, and institutions, and his remains rest in the Altar de la Patria, in the city of Santo Domingo, along with the other Founding Fathers.
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Commemoration Today
Every March 9, the country commemorates his birth with civic acts, floral offerings, school parades, and educational activities that seek to keep alive the memory of his struggle and sacrifice. These activities are organized by state institutions, educational centers, and patriotic organizations.
The birth of Sánchez is not only a historical date, but also an opportunity to reflect on the values of patriotism, sacrifice, dignity, and defense of national sovereignty.
Historical Phrase
One of the most remembered phrases of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez summarizes his commitment to the homeland:
"The homeland must be free and independent of all foreign domination or the island sinks."
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