Express support for María Corina Machado Santo Domingo. – The deputy Ignacio Aracena, president of the International Cooperation Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, expressed this Sunday his support for the Venezuelan people and the opposition leader María Corina Machado, after the capture of the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the United States. During his […]
Santo Domingo. – In an atmosphere of celebration, slogans and tricolor flags, dozens of Venezuelans residing in the Dominican Republic gathered this Sunday in front of the Venezuelan embassy in the DR, in Mirador Sur to show their support for what they consider a historic moment for Venezuela and demand the full restoration of democracy […]
Santo Domingo.– After 2:30 in the afternoon this Sunday, dozens of Venezuelans and sympathizers begin to gather around the Embassy of Venezuela in the Dominican Republic, located on Anacaona Avenue, in front of Mirador Sur park, in support of the political situation in Venezuela. This afternoon, the gradual arrival of people at the place is […]
Santo Domingo. – On Saturday night, the first supermoon of the year 2026 occurred, an astronomical phenomenon that allowed the Moon to be observed up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than an average full moon, according to the meteorological analyst Jean Suriel. Suriel explained that this event occurs when the full moon coincides with […]
Capotillo, Distrito Nacional. — A total of 11 people were arrested during several interventions against drug micro-trafficking carried out by agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), in coordination with the Public Ministry and with the support of the National Police, in the Capotillo sector. The operations were carried out at different strategic points […]
Santo Domingo.– The renowned audiovisual producer and director Alberto Zayas was officially presented as the General Producer of the opening ceremony of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, whose opening is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium. The announcement was made by "Colí", who welcomed Zayas, […]
WASHINGTON (EFE).– There is a before and after Tiger Woods in the history of golf. As he turns 50 this Tuesday, the American celebrates a career that revolutionized the sport, expanded its global reach and turned it into an unprecedented cultural phenomenon, although also marked by injuries, personal scandals and a high physical cost. You […]
Paris.- The police officer who received a donation of 60,300 euros from Kylian Mbappé for his work protecting the French national team during the 2022 World Cup has been sanctioned with early retirement, 'Le Monde' reported this Tuesday. However, the newspaper pointed out that this 57-year-old riot officer, known as 'Momo' and who has been […]
São Paulo.- Isabelle Marciniak, who was the Brazilian youth rhythmic gymnastics champion in 2021 and was a young promise of the discipline, died on Wednesday at the age of 18, reported the Paranaense Gymnastics Federation. Marciniak died from Hodgkin's disease, a type of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, according to the federation, cited by […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– The 2025 season of world golf was defined by great feats, established figures, and the emergence of new talents. The dominance of American Scottie Scheffler, the historic Grand Slam of Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, and the dramatic victory of Europe over the United States in the Ryder Cup were some of the milestones […]
Madrid.- Artificial intelligence continues to advance by leaps and bounds and 2026 will be the year in which this technology goes from being a tool capable of assisting those who use it to leading autonomous systems capable of taking operational control in many processes and executing critical tasks without direct human intervention. It also begins […]
Beijing.- China declared this Thursday that the dispute over the operation of the TikTok video application in the US must be resolved "through cooperation" and "in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations". The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, spoke out after information emerged about the platform's agreements with three investors to create […]
Science Writing- An Ariane 6 rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA) has taken off from the spaceport in French Guiana with two new satellites on board that will join the Galileo constellation and provide greater robustness to the European navigation program, which serves more than half of the world's population. At 5:01 (GMT), as […]
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 […]
Havana.- Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, warned this Sunday that Latin America and the Caribbean have "an imminent challenge and threat" following the recent US military attack against Venezuela. During an extraordinary meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), Rodríguez considered that it is an "existential threat of a historical and […]
Caracas.- The National Assembly (AN, Parliament) of Venezuela will inaugurate this Monday a new legislative period (2026-2031) again dominated by Chavismo, amid political uncertainty following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro during a military attack by the United States on Caracas and other areas of the South American country. For this Monday, a parliamentary installation […]
Caracas.- The Government of Venezuela thanked this Sunday the position of China and other countries against the attacks by the United States on Venezuelan territory and the subsequent capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In messages published on his Telegram account, Chancellor Yván Gil thanked China's "firm stance", a country that […]
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia stated this Sunday that what happened in Venezuela after the capture by the U.S. of President Nicolás Maduro "constitutes an important but not sufficient step" and that the real normalization of the country will only be possible when all Venezuelans deprived of liberty for political reasons are released." Through […]
Washington.- The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will meet extraordinarily next Tuesday, January 6, to analyze the situation in Venezuela following the capture by the United States of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the international organization reported this Sunday. The session was convened at the request of the Permanent Mission of Colombia, […]
DJ Adoni brought a big surprise to the Haina community this Sunday by recording a musical mix with content creator La Fruta and comedian Juan Carlos Pichardo on the emblematic Duarte street. The activity brought together hundreds of people and marked the recording of the first mix of the year 2026, in an atmosphere charged […]
Jesaaelys Ayala, daughter of the renowned artist Daddy Yankee, married her boyfriend Carlos Olmo in an intimate ceremony attended by close friends and family. One of the most obvious absences from the link was that of Daddy Yankee himself, who was not present during the celebration. Instead, Jesaaelys was given away at the altar by […]
Bret Hanna-Shuford, a well-known actor in the Broadway theater circuit in New York, and a member of the social media group Broadway Husbands, has died at the age of 46, according to the family, who reported it this Sunday. Bret passed away on Saturday due to complications from a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma, […]
Santo Domingo. – Venezuelan urban artist Danny Ocean joined the celebration of dozens of Venezuelans residing in Santo Domingo, on the Malecón, specifically in the Güibia area, on Saturday night, following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by the United States government. The activity, marked by music, flags, and slogans, brought together citizens who expressed […]
Marcel Piel Morena begins 2026 as the undisputed queen of Dominican popular music, closing a 2025 full of successes that consolidated her authentic and versatile career. Her genuine connection with the public shone during the Christmas holidays, where she starred in public and private shows full of charisma and vocal quality, turning each stage into […]
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, […]
The government of Donald Trump specified this Sunday its intentions regarding Venezuelan crude after capturing the president of the country, Nicolás Maduro, and announcing that it will lead Venezuela until there is a political transition. It was the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who specified that one of the main interests of his Administration […]
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, stated in a conversation with Fox News that the country will be "strongly involved" in Venezuela's oil sector after the capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. Furthermore, Trump boasted about the attack against Venezuela perpetrated on the night of this Saturday, assuring that there is no other country […]
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the US dollar for this Friday, January 2, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the buying rate of the dollar was RD$62.87, while the selling rate reached RD$63.74. When comparing these figures, an accumulated depreciation of 3.39% is […]
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican government affirmed that the main economic results of 2025 consolidated the Dominican Republic as one of the most productive and reliable economies in the region, driven by the sustained growth of exports, a historic performance of free zones, the expansion of formal employment and record levels of foreign direct investment. According […]
Santo Domingo.- Economist Haivanjoe Ng Cortiñas predicted this Monday that 2026 will mark a turning point in the fiscal and financial dynamics of the Dominican Republic, because it will be the year in which debt service will reach its greatest pressure, shifting the debate from the stock - how much is owed - to the […]
While in several countries the last hours of 2025 are still being counted, other nations are already celebrating the arrival of New Year 2026. Due to time zones, the change of year does not occur at the same time all over the world. Below, it is shown how 2026 advances from the first territories to […]
Lima.- More than 10,000 kilometers separate the tables of Peru and Italy, but at Christmas there is a common element on the tablecloth: the panetón or panettone, the sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruits that is enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic as a legacy of the migration of the European country […]
During the December holidays, tables are filled with traditional dishes such as turkey, ham, and punch. However, between gatherings, reheated meals, and long preparation days, the risks associated with food safety also increase, especially when food spends too much time out of refrigeration or is handled incorrectly. In fact, the Dominican Republic registers each year […]
Beijing.- A study published this month in the scientific journal Science of Food concludes that a diet with a moderate proportion of lard reduced the accumulation of body fat and inflammation levels in laboratory mice, compared to diets based on certain vegetable oils. The research, led by a team of Chinese scientists from the Hunan […]
The Christmas holidays are accompanied by copious meals, irregular schedules, increased alcohol consumption, and an increase in social and family stress. This can affect our night's rest, a fundamental aspect for physical and mental health. Pulmonologists offer recommendations for better sleep at Christmas. In the year SEPAR 2025-2026 of Sleep Respiratory Disorders (SRD), an initiative […]
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 charm of Broadway musical theater lands in the Dominican capital with the long-awaited premiere of Hello, Dolly!, which will take the stage on July 18 in the emblematic Carlos Piantini hall of the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito, under the production of Marcos Malespín‑Estévez.
During a press conference held at the Dolce Italia Bistro restaurant in Novocentro, the stellar cast that will bring this acclaimed musical comedy to life was announced, with veteran actress and singer Cecilia García in the leading role of Dolly Levi, the unforgettable matchmaker whose story has captivated audiences for generations.
He is accompanied by Carlos Alfredo Fatule, a renowned actor and presenter, in the role of the temperamental Horacio Vandergelder. The cast is completed with talented artists such as:
Javier Grullón, as Cornelius Hackl; Laura Rivera, in the role of Irene Molloy; Luz García, playing Ernestina Money; Carolina Jiménez, as Minnie Fay; Roger Manzano, as Ambrose Kemper; Axel Mansilla, in the role of Barnaby Tucker; Paula Ferry, as Ermengarda; and Miguel Lendor (Papachín), in the role of Rodolfo Reisenweber
The creative team also promises a high-level experience, with Carlos Espinal in general direction, Dante Cucurullo as musical director, Paola González in charge of vocal direction, Alina Abreu in choreography and Ángela Bernal in set design.
Based on the book by Michael Stewart and with music by Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! celebrates love, second chances, and the spirit of a vibrant city like New York in the late 19th century.
The tickets are on sale at Uepa Tickets and at the National Theater box office.
While in several countries the last hours of 2025 are still being counted, other nations are already celebrating the arrival of New Year 2026. Due to time zones, the change of year does not occur at the same time all over the world. Below, it is shown how 2026 advances from the first territories to […]
Lima.- More than 10,000 kilometers separate the tables of Peru and Italy, but at Christmas there is a common element on the tablecloth: the panetón or panettone, the sweet bread filled with raisins and candied fruits that is enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic as a legacy of the migration of the European country […]
During the December holidays, tables are filled with traditional dishes such as turkey, ham, and punch. However, between gatherings, reheated meals, and long preparation days, the risks associated with food safety also increase, especially when food spends too much time out of refrigeration or is handled incorrectly. In fact, the Dominican Republic registers each year […]
Beijing.- A study published this month in the scientific journal Science of Food concludes that a diet with a moderate proportion of lard reduced the accumulation of body fat and inflammation levels in laboratory mice, compared to diets based on certain vegetable oils. The research, led by a team of Chinese scientists from the Hunan […]
The Christmas holidays are accompanied by copious meals, irregular schedules, increased alcohol consumption, and an increase in social and family stress. This can affect our night's rest, a fundamental aspect for physical and mental health. Pulmonologists offer recommendations for better sleep at Christmas. In the year SEPAR 2025-2026 of Sleep Respiratory Disorders (SRD), an initiative […]
Professor Franklin Joseph, a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes and obesity and founder of Dr. Frank's Weight Loss Clinic in London, states that food at Christmas alone rarely causes fat gain, but sitting around doing nothing does. In an article published by Dailymail, the expert points out that inactivity has a huge detrimental effect on our […]