Hatillo, San Cristóbal.- The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, led this Wednesday the graduation ceremony of the XLVIII Promotion of Cadets of the National Police, composed of 64 new officers, 53 male and 11 female, trained under the Transformation Model, focused on strengthening a modern, professional, transparent and citizen-oriented police institution. Upon completing their four-year academic, ethical, […]

Santo Domingo. — Nayib Bukele, Claudia Sheinbaum, and Luis Abinader lead the first Ranking of Latin American Presidents compiled by SONDEOS, the Dominican firm known for its evaluations of ministers, legislators, mayors, and business leaders. This new report expands the geographical coverage of the consultancy, carried out in alliance with international firms, and is based […]

Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry file on the death of the girl Stephora Anne-Mircie Joseph reveals a chain of negligence that, according to the prosecution, allowed the minor to remain submerged for more than thirty minutes at the bottom of the pool at Hacienda Los Caballos without receiving assistance, despite the desperate screams she made […]

Santo Domingo. - The Defensor del Pueblo presented the Second National Human Rights Report, in which it revealed that the National Police continues to be the institution that most violates fundamental rights in the Dominican Republic. Following, as areas with the greatest deficits, are health services, education, environmental protection and labor guarantees, considered among the […]

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 […]

Santo Domingo.- The leader of the Gigantes del Cibao, José Leger, offered this Wednesday his impressions on the team's moment and the adjustments made for tonight's important game against the Tigres del Licey at the Quisqueya stadium, the first duel of a series of two consecutive matches against their direct rival in the standings. Leger […]

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 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' […]

Washington.- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, warned this Wednesday to the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, that he will be "the next one", in reference to the pressure that his Government is exerting against the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. When asked by the press at the White House about whether he […]

Caracas.- Venezuela's Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, assured this Wednesday that Venezuelan fishermen who live in the Caribbean Sea "do not fear any military power," in a context in which the United States maintains an air-naval deployment in Caribbean waters under the argument of combating drug trafficking. During the event 'Assembly of the Peoples for […]

Paris.- Security agents from the Louvre or the Police could have prevented the escape of the thieves who assaulted the Parisian museum on October 19th for a period of only about 30 seconds, according to the conclusions of the administrative investigation launched as a result of the event. "For about 30 seconds, Securitas agents or […]

Brussels.- The European Commission presented this Wednesday a comprehensive package to simplify environmental regulations with which it intends to apply surgical adjustments aimed at reducing bureaucracy and strengthening competitiveness, without lowering ecological requirements. "There is no contradiction between high environmental standards and competitiveness. They are two sides of the same coin," declared European Commissioner for […]

Oslo.- The mother of Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, Corina Parisca, said this Wednesday that the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, despite her absence in Oslo, will be well represented at the award ceremony by her family and "all" Venezuelans, and promised that the former congresswoman will not disappoint them in their struggle. "She is […]

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 […]