Jarabacoa. – Family members and community members remain on alert regarding the disappearance of a 13-year-old, identified as Justin Cordero Adames, whose whereabouts have been unknown since January 21st. According to his mother, Josefina Cordero Adames, the teenager was last seen in the Los Framboyanes sector, in the La Joya area, municipality of Jarabacoa, without […]

Santo Domingo.– An traffic accident was recorded this Thursday morning near the toll of the 6 de Noviembre Highway, where two trucks overturned, causing heavy traffic congestion. Units from the Fire Department arrived at the scene, providing assistance to those involved and carrying out prevention work to avoid major risks. Likewise, agents from the General […]

A moment of tension was recorded on the morning of this Wednesday inside the Basilica Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, in Higüey, when Mr. Luis José Domínguez suffered a health incident that forced his immediate evacuation from the temple. The event occurred during the solemn celebrations in honor of the Virgen de la Altagracia, […]

Higüey. – Former President Hipólito Mejía described as “nonsense” the accusations of alleged irregularities at the Banco Agrícola, and defended the management of its current administrator, Fernando Durán. Mejía assured that the administration of Durán has been more efficient and clear than the one he himself carried out when he held the position of Secretary […]

Azua.– A fire recorded this morning of this Wednesday, January 21 keeps members of the Azua Fire Department deployed at the intersection of Bartolomé Olegario Pérez and 27 de Febrero streets, where a spare parts store and a service office operate. According to preliminary information, the flames spread rapidly and reached an adjacent dwelling, causing […]

Madrid, Spain.– Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José Monegro, stated that the integration of sports and major events into the national tourism strategy consolidates the Dominican Republic as a comprehensive, competitive, and diversified destination. You may be interested […]

Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]

Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]

SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Sports Federations participated this Friday morning in the workshop on Good Practices of Transparency and Accountability, jointly given by the Ministry of the Presidency and the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic. You may be interestedr:They hold a panel with Nelson Cruz, recognize Yasser González and invite Luis Arraez Around 70 […]

SANTO DOMINGO. The Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) will hold a mass this Thursday, January 15, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the death of engineer Roque Napoleón Muñoz (Polón), a prominent sports leader and former president of that organization. You may be interested in: Courtney and the bullfighting relief hold the Toros against […]

New York.- Blue Origin, the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced this Wednesday that it plans to launch a network of 5,408 satellites by the end of 2027 to provide high-speed internet service to governments, data centers and companies. The satellite network, called TeraWave, is designed to offer "symmetrical data speeds of up […]

Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]

The music streaming company Spotify announced an increase in the cost of its Premium subscriptions for the United States, effective from February 2026, which will directly impact millions of platform users. The adjustment covers the Individual, Duo, Family, and Student plans, and subscribers were notified through official channels. This move, announced on the company's press portal, […]

Samsung is ready to become a provider of 5G modem chips for Tesla's electric vehicles, starting with its Robotaxi line in Texas, United States. This was announced by The Elec. Although the South Korean company already supplied components to Tesla, this will be the first time it supplies 5G connectivity chips to the electric car manufacturer, […]

Truth Social is presented as Donald Trump's alternative in the social media ecosystem, aiming for a space of conversation without restrictions and with a structure that resembles Twitter in many ways. Launched by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the platform emerges as a direct response to the blocks suffered by Trump on other networks and […]

Caracas.- The Government of Venezuela called this Thursday "fake" the information published by the British newspaper 'The Guardian' which claims that the acting president Delcy Rodríguez guaranteed to the Donald Trump Administration its cooperation before the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US troops. In the official X profile of Miraflores - the seat of […]

Port-au-Prince,.- Five members of the Haitian Presidential Transition Council (CPT), of the seven with voting rights in the body, signed a resolution demanding the dismissal of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, according to Haitian media and an NGO this Thursday. The signatories of the resolution are identified by press sources as Smith Augustin, Louis Gérald […]

Tehran.- At least 3,117 people have died in the protests that have shaken Iran in recent weeks, according to the first official balance of victims and which human rights organizations abroad consider to be much higher. Of the total balance of victims, 2,427 are civilians and members of the security forces, reported the Foundation of […]

The plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump landed this Wednesday in Switzerland, where the president's participation in the Davos 2026 Economic Forum is expected, reports the Washington Post. The Air Force Two arrived at Zurich airport shortly before 12:45 local time, after Air Force One reported some electrical failures that delayed the president's arrival. You […]

Adamuz, Spain.– Rescue teams located this Wednesday the 43rd victim of the tragic train accident that occurred in Adamuz, after finding the body in one of the train cars of the crashed Alvia train. Firefighters do not rule out that more fatalities may appear in the coming hours, as the dismantling of the convoy progresses, […]

“La Casa de Alofoke 2: El Documental”, was released this Thursday on Alofoke Radio's official YouTube channel, under a general production by Alofoke Media Group and Santiago Matías, in addition to the direction of AD Media Films. This audiovisual work presents never-before-seen images from behind the scenes, as well as the creative and production process […]

Puerto Rican artist Farruko (Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado), recognized for his successful career in urban music, announces the launch of Carbonabis, his new line of medicinal cannabis developed to support patients facing conditions such as cancer, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. Carbonabis is born with a focus on patient well-being, education, and responsible access to natural […]

Santo Domingo, RD. — During a recent interview on the Andy Show HD program, the social media personality La Fruta and big winner of La Casa de Alofoke 2 spoke openly about the importance that the urban artist La Insuperable has in his life, highlighting her human qualities and the solid friendship that unites them, […]

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Christian Alicea had an outstanding participation during the past weekend of the San Sebastián Street Parties, reaffirming his presence and connection with the public at the most important cultural event in Puerto Rico, which is estimated to have brought together more than a million people […]

YouTube's global CEO, Neal Mohan, highlighted the impact of the Dominican entrepreneur and influencer Santiago Matías, Alofoke, in his annual letter titled “From the CEO: What's Coming to YouTube in 2026”, published on the platform's official blog, a document where the director of the influential digital platform addresses YouTube's main strategic bets for the new […]

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. […]

Madrid, Spain. — Within the framework of FITUR 2026, the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF) of Madrid hosted the international conference “Beyond Tourism: Dominican Republic as a Hub for Health, Investment, and Migration”, a space for strategic analysis that brought together international experts, institutional representatives, diplomatic corps, the private sector, and the media. The event […]

Madrid, Spain.– The firm Tu Casa RD highlighted at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026 its commitment to strengthening Dominican tourism and promoting high-value real estate projects, by actively participating in this event that brings together the main players in the sector worldwide. During the day, Olga Santos and Rosanna Santos, company representatives, explained that […]

Madrid, Spain. – The Santo Domingo Este City Council (ASDE) announced an investment projection exceeding RD$5,000 million, aimed at strengthening urban development and positioning the municipality as a new tourist destination in the country, reported its mayor Dio Astacio during his participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). Astacio explained that the initiative seeks to […]

Dominican workers earning minimum wages rank ninth among 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a regional ranking that compares monthly minimum incomes. At the beginning of this year, the minimum wage in the Dominican Republic ranges between 269 and 475 dollars, depending on the size of the company and the sector, […]

Santo Domingo.– Representatives of the World Bank highlighted this Tuesday the macroeconomic and political stability of the Dominican Republic, as well as its sustained economic growth, after a meeting with President Luis Abinader at the National Palace, which concluded a technical mission carried out in the country. The delegation described the government's work to maintain […]

Madrid, Spain. – The Banreservas Volunteer Program released the book Stories of Dominican Life and Goodwill in Spain, a work that collects the testimonies of 34 Dominican women who have made Spain their home, highlighting stories of overcoming, effort and commitment to their families and their identity. The activity took place at the facilities of […]

New York. – More than 40 young Dominicans residing in the United States were awarded during the fourth edition of the National Youth Award, in the category “Outstanding Young Dominican Abroad,” held in New York City by the Ministry of Youth of the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Dominican Consulate General in New York […]

Valencia (Spain).- Salad or fruits are associated with the feminine, while meat is perceived as masculine. That is the main conclusion of a study by the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) conducted in Spain and Ecuador that analyzes how gender and age stereotypes influence the way we perceive food. The research, published in the International […]

On Saturday afternoon, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean Paradise project took place, officially marking the start of construction of one of the most promising real estate and tourism proposals in the Dominican Republic, strategically located in the Uvero Alto area, east of the country. The event took place in a pleasant and formal atmosphere, […]

La Altagracia.- The twenty-fifth edition of the Gran Concierto Altagraciano in the Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia, paid tribute to the patron saint of the Dominican people, through the musical excellence of the National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro José Antonio Molina, and the special performance of the renowned saxophonist and […]

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 […]