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Santo Domingo.- The grand final of the Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2025 pageant will be held this Sunday, August 10, and can be seen live starting at 9:00 p.m. through Color Visión, channel 9. The event will take place at the National Theater Eduardo Brito and will feature the production of the renowned René Brea.
A total of 29 candidates will compete for the crown in a night of glamour and emotions, hosted by Jessica Pereira and Clovis Nienow.
Nationals
Step by step: this is how the multimillion-dollar embezzlement occurred in the SENASA case, according to the MP
Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry presented a file of more than 537 pages detailing step by step how a multimillion-dollar embezzlement would have been executed within the National Health Insurance (SENASA) between 2020 and 2025. According to the investigation, the structure would have been orchestrated by the then CEO, Santiago Marcelo Hazim Albainy, along with […]
Former Mayor Gilberto Serulle battles pancreatic cancer; remains hospitalized at HOMS
Santiago. – Former mayor of Santiago de los Caballeros, Gilberto Serulle, continues to be admitted to the Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS), where he is receiving chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The information was confirmed by Ervin Vargas, former municipal official and close to the family, who explained that Serulle recently traveled […]
EDEESTE reports service interruption due to transformer failure at Los Mina Substation
Santo Domingo. – The Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Este (EDEESTE) reported that at 3:21 p.m. this Tuesday, the high and low voltage circuit breakers of the T01 Power Transformer of the Los Mina 138 kV Substation tripped. This event caused the interruption of the electrical service in a wide strip of the eastern zone. […]
Senate sends the Preliminary Draft Bill for Police Reform to a Special Commission
Santo Domingo. – The Senate of the Republic sent to a Special Commission the Preliminary Draft of the Organic Law of the National Police, delivered this Monday by the legal consultant of the Executive Branch, Antoliano Peralta, in the office of the president of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos. The commission will be chaired […]
Wanted young man shot dead after confronting Dicrim agents in Los Alcarrizos
Los Alcarrizos.– A young man identified as Ricardo Yeudi Pie, alias “Niño”, 19 years old, was shot dead on Tuesday afternoon after exchanging gunfire with agents of the Santo Domingo Oeste Regional Sub-Directorate and the Intelligence Department (DINTEL) of the National Police, during an operation carried out in the La Nueva Esperanza sector. Pie was […]
Sports
Costa Rican duo defeats United States at the Junior Racquetball World Championships
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Costa Rican duo of Felipe Porras and Gabriel Rojas achieved a dominant 3-0 (11-1, 11-8, 11-5) victory over Americans Reyansh Chandel and Ashvin Aggarwal, in the men's doubles modality of the 12 years and under category, during this Monday's day at the Junior Racquetball World Championship, which is being held in […]
Chess in the Colonial Zone brings together more than 200 players in the XIV Conde Peatonal Tournament
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of young people, children and adults gathered on El Conde street, in the Colonial Zone, to participate in the XIV Conde Peatonal Chess Tournament, an event organized by the Pro Chess and Culture Foundation which for 14 consecutive years promotes this science sport outdoors. The president of the organizing committee, Aquiles Rodríguez, […]
RD shines with wushu, historic golf and new medals on Day XI of the Bolivarian Games
LIMA, Peru. The Dominican Republic completed one of its most productive days this Friday at the XX Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025, guided by a great harvest in wushu, a historic achievement in golf, and outstanding performances in table tennis, athletics, and karate. In total, the country added 13 medals, consolidating itself in the seventh position […]
Dominican former baseball player David Ortiz wins the 2025 OAS Humanitarian Award
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican ex-baseball player David Ortiz received this Friday the 2025 Humanitarian Award (original title in English) awarded by The Trust For The Americas (institution affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS)) for his work leading a foundation dedicated to helping children with heart problems. Ortiz founded the organization "David Ortiz Children's […]
A three-year-old Indian boy breaks the record as the youngest chess player in the world
New Delhi (EFE).- Indian child Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, only three years old, has become the youngest chess player in the world to enter the ranking of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), after achieving this Friday his first official rating in approved tournaments. You may be interested in:Aguilas maintain dominance and Jerar Encarnación guides 4-2 victory […]
Technology
OpenAI denies responsibility for a young man's suicide after interacting with ChatGPT
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New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
NASA launches three missions to map the heliosphere and study the solar wind
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Miami (USA).- NASA launched three missions into space this Wednesday that seek to map the heliosphere, the layer that surrounds and protects the solar system, to critically monitor space weather and to study how the Earth's upper atmosphere responds to the solar wind. The three missions took off from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
Nvidia: From Video Games to the World's Summit as a Colossus of Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia is no longer just a graphics card manufacturer. The company founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, which was born with the vision of bringing 3D graphics to video games, has become the most valuable company on the planet, surpassing Apple and Microsoft with a capitalization of around $4.3 trillion. […]
Apple equips its AirPods with translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German
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New York.- Apple equips its AirPods with live translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German thanks to its new operating system, iOS 26, which launches this Monday on compatible devices. Starting today, the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, paired with iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence - Apple's artificial intelligence - […]
84% of teenage girls in Spain fear that AI will use their photos to create fake sexual content
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Madrid.- Teenagers have integrated AI into their daily lives, whether for studies or as a confidant in personal matters, although the majority also express reservations, including the use of images to create fake sexual content, according to 84% of them and 76% of them. These are some of the data revealed by the 'Así somos' […]
International
US investigates whether the covid-19 vaccine is related to the death of patients
Los Angeles (USA).- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether COVID-19 vaccines are related to adult deaths reported in the country, as part of a broader inquiry related to the consequences of vaccines in minors. Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said on Tuesday that […]
Mexico totally bans vapers and electronic cigarettes
Mexico City.- The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved this Tuesday constitutional reforms that completely prohibit the use of vapes and electronic cigarettes in the country, with penalties of up to eight years in prison for their sale. With 324 votes in favor and 129 against, the legislators - mostly from the ruling party - approved […]
A Guatemalan migrant dies in ICE custody in Texas
Austin (USA).- A 48-year-old Guatemalan citizen, identified as Francisco Gaspar-Andres, died on December 3 in a hospital in El Paso while in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal agency reported this Tuesday. The death occurred at 5:53 local time at The Hospitals of Providence East, where he had […]
The Pope doesn't see it as realistic to seek a peace plan for Ukraine without Europe after Trump's criticism
Vatican City - Pope Leo XIV warned this Tuesday that seeking a peace plan for Ukraine without involving Europe in the negotiations "is not realistic", following criticism from US President Donald Trump of European partners. "I believe that Europe's role is very important and that the unity of European countries is truly significant, especially in […]
Former Cuban Economy Minister Sentenced to Life in Prison After "Treason Against the Homeland"
Havana.- Former Cuban Minister of Economy Alejandro Gil, who less than two years ago was a close collaborator of the president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and in charge of implementing the island's major monetary reform, was sentenced to life in prison for a dozen crimes, including espionage. The sentence against Gil, announced this Monday by a note […]
Entertainment
Carlos Sánchez explodes against the recent corruption cases in the country
Santo Domingo, RD.- The humorist Carlos Sánchez reacted publicly after the new details of the alleged corruption network in SeNaSa were made public, revealed by Operation Cobra. Distressed by the accusations involving the diversion of more than one billion pesos destined for social programs, Sánchez shared an extensive outpouring on his social media. "We are […]
ReconocidoNet will gather great voices of Christian music in the concert “ADORAMOS JUNTOS EN NAVIDAD”
Santo Domingo.- The Christian community and the general public are preparing for an unforgettable night with the concert “WE WORSHIP TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS”, which will be held on December 16, at 5:00 p.m., on Av. Isabela Aguiar in the Herrera sector. The event will be totally free, offering a spiritual and musical experience open to […]
Thousands of people have danced, with the Mega Christmas Party
Santo Domingo, DR - With the stellar presence of Fernando Villalona, Sergio Vargas, Eddy Herrera, Toño Rosario, Omega, Wason Brazobán, Luis Miguel del Amargue, Jandy Ventura, El Chaval, Kinito Méndez, Aramis Camilo, Pochy Familia, Fefita La Grande, Bonny Cepeda, Rubio Acordeón, Teodoro Reyes, Davicito Kada, Chiquito Team Band, Ramón Orlando, Silvio Mora, Julia Oro Duro, […]
Mariana Zapata confirms the end of her relationship with JLexis
Santo Domingo, RD - Colombian content creator Mariana Zapata has been trending on social media for several days due to intense rumors suggesting the end of her relationship with Puerto Rican urban interpreter JLexis, after she unfollowed him on her social media. In that sense, through a voice message sent to a broadcast group she […]
A day like today 13 years ago Jenni Rivera died
This December 9th marks another anniversary of the physical departure of Jenni Rivera, one of the most emblematic and beloved figures of regional Mexican music. Although 13 years have passed since that tragic plane crash that ended her life in 2012, her legacy remains intact, alive, and more relevant than ever. Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra, […]
Opinion
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. […]
¿To govern or campaign? Abinader made it difficult
"I am a tolerant and democratic president, but everything has a limit... We will continue to govern for the people and, for that reason, I say to all pre-candidates and their coordinators: proselitizing acts to officials are not allowed. If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions." Thus spoke the head of state, […]
Economy
Appraisals support approximately 40% of the credit in the national financial system
Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Appraisers Institute (ITADO) assured that around 40.9% of all credit in the national financial system is backed by assessable guarantees. “According to indicators from the Superintendency of Banks, the mortgage portfolio reached RD$404.986 million, with a year-on-year growth of 14%, confirming the strength of the mortgage market and the critical […]
Gasoline, diesel, and propane will maintain their prices next week
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of December 6 to 12, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed this Friday. The agency stated in a note that the Government provided a subsidy of 173.6 million pesos so that these […]
Financial inclusion and sustainability: Superintendency of Banks reveals progress and challenges in vulnerable groups
The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented this Wednesday the report "Towards an inclusive and sustainable financial system 2025", in which it exposes significant advances, but also persistent gaps in the participation of vulnerable groups within the Dominican financial system. The study, based on surveys of financial intermediation entities and users, indicates that although progress has […]
Costco sues Trump to recover tariff refunds
Washington.- Costco sued this Monday the Administration of President Donald Trump, in an effort to obtain a full refund of the tariffs paid by the retail giant this year and to prevent those levies from continuing to be imposed while a Supreme Court case unfolds. In the lawsuit, the company indicated that the December 15 […]
Abinader rules out that the Government is preparing a tax reform for January 2026
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader denied this Monday that his administration plans to submit a tax reform at the beginning of 2026, clarifying that the rumors that have arisen in recent days do not correspond to any official decision. During his weekly meeting with the press, the president explained that the issue originated from a […]
Style
The colors that will make your outfit capture attention in the autumn-winter 2025/2026 season
Santo Domingo.- Each season brings a different vibe and colors are the easiest way to feel it. Knowing which tones will be trending is not just to "look fashionable", but to inspire you, refresh your closet and give your style a twist without complicating your life. The autumn-winter 2025/2026 palette arrives with a mix designed […]
Robotic dogs with Musk, Bezos, and Picasso faces grab attention at Art Basel
Miami (USA).- The American digital artist Beeple unleashed a "pack" of robotic dogs at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair with hyperrealistic heads of tech magnates and art legends such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Mark Zuckerberg. The installation titled 'Regular Animals' captured attention at the fair that was inaugurated […]
Health Mi Luz opens a new branch in Plaza Caribbean and marks a milestone in integral well-being
San Francisco de Macorís, RD. – On December 2nd, the Health Mi Luz brand celebrated the official opening of its new branch in Plaza Caribbean, in an event that brought together authorities, strategic allies, influencers and figures from the social sphere, marking a significant step in its evolution as a platform for integral well-being. The […]
“Living Michelangelo” exhibition arrives in the country with immersive experience in the Plaza de la Cultura
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has, since this month, one of the most innovative artistic exhibitions of the year: “Miguel Ángel Vivo”, an immersive exhibition that brings together the most emblematic works of the Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, including recreations of the Sistine Chapel, the David and the Moses. The exhibition will be available until […]
Benito Antonio: Dominican magic that transforms fashion from its roots
Santo Domingo.- Benito Antonio, one of the most prominent Dominican designers nationally and internationally, who has turned fashion into a vehicle of identity, purpose, and patriotic pride. From the age of nine, when he watched his mother sew, Benito Antonio discovered a fascination that would shape the course of his life. By eleven, he already […]
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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