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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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. […]
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 - […]
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' […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Urban singer Ángel Rafael Félix Díaz, artistically known as Donaty, publicly apologized through a video on his social media after being arrested by the National Police, following an incident in which he allegedly displayed a firearm during his participation in an event in Los Guaricanos. In the video, Donaty addresses his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
"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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sports Writing (EFE).- Inter Miami forward Leo Messi will play his last home match in World Cup qualifiers when the Argentina national team faces Venezuela on September 4 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, according to the Albiceleste captain himself.
In an interview with Apple TV at the end of the semi-final match of the 'Leagues Cup', in which, thanks to their great performance, the Florida team won this Wednesday against Orlando City by 3-1 and secured a place in the final of the competition, Messi said that next week's will be his last home game in a World Cup qualifier.
"Yes, it's going to be special, it's going to be a very special match for me because it's the last qualifying match. I don't know if there will be friendlies or more matches afterwards," asserted 'La Pulga', closing the debate generated in recent times about whether the 2026 World Cup will be his last and, therefore, Thursday's match his last appearance in South American qualifiers.
Argentina, leader of the classification, with 35 points, ten more than Ecuador and Brazil, with 25 each, confirmed months ago its presence in the World Cup of the United States, Mexico and Canada, so it lives its last two matches -against Venezuela and Ecuador- with maximum tranquility.
A very emotional last match for Messi
In that context, next Thursday's match in Buenos Aires will be charged with emotion, since, as the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer himself indicated, his entire family will be with him on such a special day.
Fotografía de archivo del capitán de la selección de Argentina, Lionel Messi, durante un partido contra Venezuela por las eliminatorias al Mundial 2026. EFE/Ronald Peña R.
"My family, my wife, my children, my parents will accompany me. We are going to experience it that way. After that, I don't know what will happen, but we are going with that intention," he affirmed.
Messi, winner with the ‘Scaloneta’ of two Copa América (2021 and 2024) and the Finalissima 2022, as well as the 2022 World Cup, is part of Lionel Scaloni's call-up for the last two matches of the Albiceleste in these qualifiers: against Venezuela, on September 4, and Ecuador, on the 9th.
LA ROMANA.– Los Toros del Este (The Eastern Bulls) once again demonstrated their dominance in the eastern duels by leaving the Estrellas Orientales (Eastern Stars) on the field 4-3, thanks to a decisive hit by Ruddy Martín Jr., in an exciting game held this Tuesday at the Francisco A. Micheli stadium. With the victory, the […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– Alexander Canario became the offensive star of the night by hitting two of Escogido's four home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning, to lead the Lions' resounding 15-1 victory over the Tigres del Licey this Tuesday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal stadium. You may be interested in:Águilas Cibaeñas dominate the […]
SANTIAGO.– Las Águilas Cibaeñas reafirmaron su hegemonía en el estadio Cibao al sumar su victoria número 15 como dueñas de casa, derrotando 8-3 a los Gigantes del Cibao la noche del martes, en la continuación del torneo otoño-invernal 2025-2026 You may be interested in:.Giants announce pitching rotation for the next four games With the triumph, […]
LOS ANGELES. – Star Puerto Rican closer Edwin Díaz would have agreed to a three-year contract and US$69 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to information confirmed to MLB.com by sources close to the negotiation. The Los Angeles team has not yet made the official announcement. You may be interested in: Pujols bets on […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – The manager of the Dominican Republic national team for the World Baseball Classic, Albert Pujols, announced that Emilio Bonifacio and Robinson Canó will not be considered for the roster that will compete in the tournament, a decision based on the new competitive direction he intends to establish for the tricolor team. You […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Court of Appeals overturned this Tuesday the sentence against the Dominican baseball player Wander Franco, ordering the holding of a new trial on the case that involves him. The decision comes after the player's defense, who has been facing legal proceedings since the end of 2023, presented various appeals that were […]
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