La Victoria, Santo Domingo Norte.– The José Méndez Baseball Academy, where the teenager Anser Daniel Rincón Fabián trained, remains closed after the discovery of the minor's body in a lagoon located behind its facilities, while his parents denounce that they have not yet received official explanations about what happened. Since the incident occurred, the doors […]
Santiago.– A man with apparent mental problems has been on the highest part of the Hermanos Patiño Bridge since noon this Friday, in a situation that keeps emergency organizations on alert and has caused extensive traffic congestion in this strategic area of the city. The individual, whose identity has not been established, climbed onto the […]
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) paid tribute this Friday to Radhamés Aracena, founder of Radio Guarachita, within the framework of the celebration of International Radio Day and the commemoration of 100 years of broadcasting in the Dominican Republic. During the event held in the institution's building, the president of the Board of […]
Agents of the National Police arrested a man to whom they seized a rifle, cash and a significant amount of alleged narcotic substances, during an intervention carried out in the National District. The arrest occurred when a police team from the Office of Operations of the Department of Crimes and Offenses against Property was patrolling […]
Santiago. – The mayor of Santiago, Ulises Rodríguez, categorically stated that in approximately six weeks, the construction of the works related to the renovation of the Hospedaje Yaque will begin, indicating that the public contracting process is in its final awarding phase and that the funds have already been transferred by the central government. “The […]
SANTO DOMINGO – The Basketball Association of the National District (Abadina) officially presented its new digital platform, a technological tool designed to strengthen institutional management and benefit the more than 30 affiliated clubs, as well as players, coaches, technicians, and leaders. You may be interested in:Dominican Republic tied with USA and was left at the doors of the FIFA U-17 […]
Sports writing (EFE).- Norwegian Sturla Holm Laegreid, who won the bronze medal on Tuesday in the combined cross-country skiing and rifle shooting event of twenty kilometers at the Olympic Games of Milan Cortina (Italy), made public, in tears, an infidelity to his partner. You may be interested in:Samu Aghehowa, confirmed out of Spain for the […]
Madrid.- The kings of Spain awarded the best athletes of 2023 and 2024 this Wednesday, including Dominican athlete Marileidy Paulino, who received the Ibero-American Community Trophy of 2023 in recognition of the successes achieved that year, in which she won the gold medal in the 400 meters at the Budapest World Championships. Paulino, 29, became […]
Paris.- The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, questioned for her gender and gold in the 66-kilo category at the Paris Olympic Games, stated that she has undergone hormonal treatments to lower her "natural" testosterone level and that she will take the necessary tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "We all have different genetics, different hormone […]
CONSTANZA. – La Patrulla del Monte celebrated with resounding success, last weekend, the sixth edition of the rally “El Triángulo”, an event that brought together more than 500 competitors and left a significant impact on tourism and the economy of the northern region of the country. You may be interested in:r:INEFI inaugurates the first Community […]
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 […]
Granada (Spain).- An international team of scientists found that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make mistakes when answering questions that require conceptual reasoning and not mere internet searches, which reveals that it still does not equal human thought in complex academic tasks. As detailed this Thursday in a statement by the University of Granada (UGR), […]
ChatGPT surprised thousands of users this Tuesday, February 3, by presenting failures in its operation, without prior notice. High error rates are occurring in adjustment jobs. "And we have identified that users are experiencing high levels of error in the affected services," OpenAI wrote on its website. "We have identified the problem and applied the […]
Washington.- The United States armed forces eliminated another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking structures in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, this Friday, and three crew members were killed during the operation. The operation was carried out on a route that Southern Command identified as usually used by organized crime in international waters of the Caribbean, […]
Washington.- The U.S. President, Donald Trump, assured this Friday that he will visit Venezuela, although he admitted that the date of the trip has not yet been decided. "I am going to visit Venezuela," Trump responded to journalists at the White House today, and then explained that it has not yet been defined when this […]
Bogotá.- Colombian Congresswoman Ángela María Vergara reported this Friday that her son Rafael Alfonso Vergara has been detained for 18 days by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE, for its acronym in English) in "inhuman conditions". "A young man who doesn't even have a traffic violation, but who, like many Colombians, is living […]
Havana.- The fire recorded this Friday at the facilities of the Ñico López refinery, in Havana, was controlled by the capital's fire department without any significant damage or injuries being reported so far, according to official media. The Ministry of Energy and Mines assured on social media at around 4:20 PM local time (8:20 PM […]
Los Angeles (USA).- The government of President Donald Trump defended this Friday the approval of a broad bill that would require people who can vote to present proof of citizenship and photo identification to be able to vote in federal elections, which faces opposition in the Senate. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, defended […]
Content creator Jesaaelys Ayala, second of singer Daddy Yankee's children with Mireddys González, announced this Friday that she is expecting her first child with her husband Carlos Olmo, amidst the family crisis her family is facing. The news was announced through a video on their social media, where the couple shared that August 2026 is […]
Buenos Aires.- Thousands of people experienced this Friday a prelude full of euphoria, colors and joy before the first of the three concerts that the Puerto Rican artist Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, will offer in Buenos Aires as part of his tour ‘DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS’, in which it will also […]
Venezuelan influencer Isabella Ladera, based in Miami, and Peruvian content creator and former reality TV star Hugo García confirmed the great news that they are expecting their first child together. The news was announced this Friday through a collaborative post on their social media, where both appear face to face in a photograph in which […]
Santo Domingo, RD - This Saturday, February 14th, Valentine's Day is celebrated, and the city of Santo Domingo has a wide agenda of activities from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th, which go beyond the ordinary. From romantic concerts with renowned artists, comedy shows and shows for singles will be available throughout the weekend […]
Miami.- The King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, and the Prince of the genre, Prince Royce, released the music video for “Dardos”, directed by Fred Focus and the main single from their album Better Late Than Never. "Dardos" was named one of the "25 Best Latin Songs of 2025" by Billboard and debuted at number 8 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Havana,.- The Cuban peso marked a historic low in the informal market this Tuesday, depreciating to 500 units per US dollar, amid growing pressure from Washington on the island. The benchmark indicator of the informal market, published daily by the independent media outlet El Toque, reached this mark after a 15% decrease in the relative […]
The Dominican Republic is positioned among the countries with the best economic growth prospects globally, according to projections from the "Harvard Growth Lab," a research center at Harvard University. According to the Atlas of Economic Complexity, the country would register an average annual growth of 3.82% in its real GDP between 2024 and 2034, placing […]
Caracas.- In Venezuela 38,610 new vehicles were sold last year, an increase of 119.9% compared to 2024, when 17,558 were sold, the sector reported this Tuesday, which predicts a growth of over 29% for 2026, with more than 50,000 units. From the total sold last year, 41% -16,030 vehicles- were assembled in the country, the […]
San Salvador.- The Government of El Salvador anticipates approximately $55 million in tourism revenue from the Central American residency of Colombian singer Shakira, which consists of five concerts in San Salvador, two of which took place this past weekend, according to official projections shared this Monday. The head of the Ministry of Tourism, Morena Valdez, […]
AES Dominicana, headed by its president Edwin De los Santos, received the United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Leah Campos, at the facilities of the AES Andrés energy complex, as part of an institutional agenda aimed at presenting the company's main investment projects in energy infrastructure, as well as the expansion of the natural […]
People who follow a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, have an 18% to 24% lower risk of mortality from all causes, which can mean two to three more years of life expectancy, according to a study based on 103,649 participants. After analyzing the information on the diet and genetic characteristics of these people […]
A small, humble, and delicious fruit could be playing a key role in protecting the heart, brain, and digestive system. This is revealed by a recent important study cited by the Daily Mail, which puts blueberries back at the center of the conversation about healthy eating. Although experts have been recommending its consumption for years, […]
If a person fell madly in love before, the chances of experiencing it again are slim, according to concluyeron American psychologists from the Kinsey Institute, after calculating the average passionate love experiences throughout a human life. Researchers surveyed 10,036 single adults between 18 and 99 years old in the United States. They were asked the […]
Santo Domingo. – GALA Media Group and the group Amigos que Suman held a special meeting on the occasion of the official visit to the country of the Chilean deputy and senator-elect for the Valparaíso Region, Diego Ibáñez, who also received recognition for his emerging leadership, becoming the youngest senator-elect in Chile. The recognition was […]
Santo Domingo.- The trends —whether in fashion, social media, music, or lifestyle— are cultural phenomena that many people adopt, share, and reinvent. But what motivates people to follow them? Trends have become a dominant form of social and cultural interaction in the digital age. Through them, people share ideas, styles, opinions, and behaviors that multiply […]
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 […]
Miami, FL. - Ryan Castro, the king of dancehall and one of the most influential Colombian artists in the urban genre, kicks off 2026 with the premiere of the official video for “La Villa”, his explosive collaboration with Kapo. The visual arrives while the song continues its accelerated rise on streaming platforms, entering the Spotify Global Chart and reaching #1 in key markets, consolidating “La Villa” as one of the most viral Latin anthems of the moment.
"La Villa" marks the second collaboration between Ryan Castro and Kapo, following their previous release, "Donde". The song takes its name from La Villa, the nickname Ryan gave to his estate located on the outskirts of Medellín, the same place where the song was born and where the official video was filmed. The visual brings to life the relaxed and sunny vibe of a pool party at La Villa.
The theme has become a viral force on TikTok, generating over 1 million user creations using the audio of "La Villa." Its global impact continues to rise after entering Spotify's Global Chart, reaching #1 in Spotify Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama, and #1 in Apple Music Colombia, while positioning itself in the Top 10 and Top 20 in key territories of Latin America and Spain including Ecuador (#6), Nicaragua (#8), Peru (#12), Argentina (#22), Bolivia (#24), El Salvador (#26), Venezuela (#21), Spain (#32), and Guatemala (#35), among others.
The dancehall anthem is part of Ryan Castro's most recent album, Hopi Sendé, released in October 2025, which followed his second album Sendé. Both projects, along with “La Villa,” highlight Castro's Caribbean essence, inspired by the dancehall and reggae sounds that marked his artistic formation during his time living in Curacao.
By the end of 2025, Ryan Castro concluded the first stage of his Sendé World Tour, bringing Sendé and Hopi Sendé to explosive and completely sold-out shows in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. Now, in 2026, Castro is preparing for the biggest concert of his career: his only show in Colombia this year, scheduled for April 25, 2026, at the iconic Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín. The venue, with a capacity for 45,000 people, sold out in just two hours, marking a historic milestone for the Colombian star with global reach.
ABOUT RYAN CASTRO
Ryan Castro, known as "El Cantante del Ghetto", is a Colombian artist who has become the definition of overcoming. Raised in the Pedregal neighborhood of Medellín, he started singing on buses. Before breaking into the music industry with his single "Morena" in 2017, Ryan lived in Curacao for several years, where he immersed himself in the sounds of Reggae and Dancehall, further shaping his musical identity.
His breakthrough to international fame came in 2021 with the hits “Mujeriego” and “Jordan,” both entering the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, as well as staying for several weeks in Spotify's Global Top 50. In 2024, he released his debut album, EL CANTANTE DEL GHETTO, certified 2x platinum by the RIAA, in addition to his viral anthem “El Ritmo Que Nos Une,” for the Colombian national soccer team. That same year, Rolling Stone recognized him as one of the artists defining the future of music in its 2024 Future of Music edition.
Currently, Ryan Castro is one of the most popular and highest-selling Latin artists in the world, who continues to break barriers beyond music. In 2025, Ryan Castro continues to expand his influence beyond music by becoming the first Colombian artist to acquire a shareholding in a professional basketball team, the Paisas Basketball Club, based in his hometown, Medellín. He is now promoting his second album SENDÉ.
Content creator Jesaaelys Ayala, second of singer Daddy Yankee's children with Mireddys González, announced this Friday that she is expecting her first child with her husband Carlos Olmo, amidst the family crisis her family is facing. The news was announced through a video on their social media, where the couple shared that August 2026 is […]
Buenos Aires.- Thousands of people experienced this Friday a prelude full of euphoria, colors and joy before the first of the three concerts that the Puerto Rican artist Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny, will offer in Buenos Aires as part of his tour ‘DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS’, in which it will also […]
Venezuelan influencer Isabella Ladera, based in Miami, and Peruvian content creator and former reality TV star Hugo García confirmed the great news that they are expecting their first child together. The news was announced this Friday through a collaborative post on their social media, where both appear face to face in a photograph in which […]
Santo Domingo, RD - This Saturday, February 14th, Valentine's Day is celebrated, and the city of Santo Domingo has a wide agenda of activities from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th, which go beyond the ordinary. From romantic concerts with renowned artists, comedy shows and shows for singles will be available throughout the weekend […]
Miami.- The King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, and the Prince of the genre, Prince Royce, released the music video for “Dardos”, directed by Fred Focus and the main single from their album Better Late Than Never. "Dardos" was named one of the "25 Best Latin Songs of 2025" by Billboard and debuted at number 8 […]
American rapper of Dominican descent Cardi B formally kicked off her new tour “Little Miss Drama Tour” in California, before thousands of fans who accompanied her in her official return to the stage, in a show where she performed more than 37 songs. During her performance, the rapper showed her most sensual side, but also […]
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