Puerto Plata. – With a large deployment of personnel and the use of cutting-edge technology, the state's rescue and security agencies continue this Friday the intense search for the girl Brianna Genao Rosario, 3 years old, missing since 5:00 p.m. last Wednesday, December 31, in the community of Barrero, municipality of Imbert, province Puerto Plata. […]

Puerto Plata.– The National Emergency and Security Attention System 911 activated a broad and specialized search operation to locate the girl Brianna Genao Rosario, 3 years old, missing since 5:00 p.m. on December 31st in the community of Barrero, municipality of Imbert, province of Puerto Plata. In the initial phase of the operation, 911 deployed […]

San Francisco de Macorís.– A bus was shot at by unknown individuals on the afternoon of January 1st in the Ercilia Pepín sector, in San Francisco de Macorís, a fact that generated alarm among the residents of the area. According to preliminary information, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. However, the […]

Puerto Plata.– The disappearance of the girl Brianna Genao Rosario, barely three years old, continues to be shrouded in uncertainty, while neighbors and family members try to reconstruct the last moments she was seen in the community of Barrero, municipality of Imbert, province of Puerto Plata. David Rosario, neighbor and close friend of the family, […]

Puerto Plata.– Amidst anguish and uncertainty, Braulio González González, grandfather of the girl reported missing in the municipality of Imbert, expressed his deep concern this Thursday after arriving in the Dominican Republic from the United States, where he was at the time of the event. González González reported that he arrived in the country around […]

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 […]

SANTO DOMINGO.– The Águilas Cibaeñas, leaders of the regular season standings, opened this Wednesday the Re-entry Draft of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) by selecting as their first pick infielder Cristhian Adames, belonging to the Tigres del Licey. You may be interested in:Adames moves from Licey to Águilas as the first pick of […]

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 […]

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. […]

Caracas.- The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, insisted on telling the United States that he is ready for a "combat agreement" against drug trafficking, in a new call he makes to the North American country amid the military deployment against drug trafficking that Washington ordered in the Caribbean and that Caracas sees as a "threat" […]

New York.- New York City Mayor, Democrat Zohran Mamdani, debuted this Thursday in office after taking office by signing a series of executive orders to address the housing crisis, in addition to revoking part of his predecessor's work. Mamdani signed three orders: one to revitalize the Tenant Protection Office, and two others to establish work […]

Port-au-Prince.- The president of the Presidential Transition Council (CPT) of Haiti, Laurent Saint-Cyr, called for dialogue and unity this Thursday, on the occasion of the 222nd anniversary of independence, as well as emphasizing that 2026 is an election year and that security remains the main demand of Haitians. "I call on all Haitians, wherever they […]

The Swiss government has declared five days of national mourning following the devastating fire that occurred in a bar in the alpine town of Crans-Montana, local media report. The President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, announced that flags will fly at half-mast in the capital, Bern, during this period. Parmelin expressed that "a tragedy […]

Jerusalem.- A woman and her young son died this Thursday in a fire that broke out in tent camps housing displaced people in the center of the Gaza Strip, the Civil Defense of the Palestinian enclave reported. In a statement, this emergency service indicates that they recovered the bodies of these two people and that […]

Jennifer López once again found herself at the center of public conversation after firmly and confidently responding to criticism she receives for her sensual way of dressing. The renowned artist and businesswoman has been questioned on multiple occasions for wearing outfits considered provocative, especially for her age, remarks that she did not overlook during a […]

The Dominican urban music interpreter La Perversa begins the year 2026 with a significant boost in her artistic career, being selected as the protagonist of the new music video for the song “Mi Lokita”, also known as “Lokita por mí”, performed by Romeo Santos and Prince Royce. The announcement was made through a joint publication […]

Paramount Global confirmed this December 31, 2025 the definitive closure of five of its most emblematic channels: MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live, ending an era that revolutionized the way the world discovered and consumed music. The blackout is not just a business move, but the decline of a cultural phenomenon that marked entire generations, from […]

Santo Domingo. – The businessman and media producer Santiago Matías (Alofoke) announced an alliance with the international network Univision to present the first live special New Year's program, which will be broadcast this Sunday, January 11, starting at 8:00 p.m. The special, titled “La Casa de Alofoke 2: The After Party”, promises to offer the […]

Santo Domingo.– The businessman and producer Santiago Matías (Alofoke) shared a list of personal and professional goals for the year 2026, in which he mixes purposes of spiritual growth, health, travel, entrepreneurship and personal decisions. Among his first goals, Matías highlighted his intention to visit the church more frequently and maintain a half-hour cardiovascular exercise […]

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 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 […]

The banking entity stands out in the High Financial Inclusion category, in the first edition of the national ranking of the Superintendency of Banks. Santo Domingo.- Banco BHD obtained Gold in the first Financial Inclusion Ranking 2025, conducted by the Superintendency of Banks (SB), reaffirming its leadership for its inclusive practices. BHD achieved the high […]

Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic announced this Tuesday that it is maintaining its monetary policy interest rate (MPR) at 5.25% per annum, after taking into consideration the levels of global uncertainty and recent inflationary pressures, mainly associated with the impact of climatic phenomena on food prices. In a statement, the Dominican […]

Philip Morris Dominicana recognized the leadership of President Luis Abinader and the progress of the Dominican Republic in combating illicit trade, following the publication of the Illicit Trade Index 2025, which positions the country among the least vulnerable in Latin America to this phenomenon. The Dominican Republic advanced to 50th place out of 188 countries […]

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 […]