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They will partially close the intersection of República de Colombia and Jacobo Majluta starting this Sunday
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced the partial closure of the intersection between República de Colombia and Jacobo Majluta avenues, as part of the start of work for the construction of a new overpass in that area of the capital. The measure will come into effect starting this Sunday, March […]
Man shoots himself in the head in Barahona
Barahona, RD. – A man lost his life on the afternoon of this Saturday in an event that occurred in the El Alfa sector, in this southern province. The victim was identified as Rafael Santana Beltré, 51 years old, who resided in the area where the incident occurred. According to preliminary reports, the man had […]
They will perform electrical maintenance work that will affect traffic in SDE
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reported that it will carry out preventive work this Saturday and tomorrow Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which "will impact" traffic on Fernández Domínguez and Charles de Gaulle avenues, in Santo Domingo Este. The state agency specified in a note that the works are part […]
Aníbal Díaz Belliard supervises areas affected by rains in Gaspar Hernández and Sabaneta de Yásica
ESPAILLAT. – The Director General of Operations of the Presidency, Aníbal Díaz Belliard, made an extensive tour of the communities impacted by the heavy rains and the overflow of the Joba River, in the municipality of Gaspar Hernández, as well as by the increase of the Yásica River, in Sabaneta de Yásica. During the visit, […]
National Police highlights progress and patriotic commitment in Independence Day parade
The National Police played a leading role in the military and police parade held on February 27th on the occasion of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence, reaffirming its commitment to the defense of the homeland and citizen security. The act was led by President Luis Abinader, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the […]
Sports
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Yesid Pira conquers the mountain and Wilmar Paredes takes the general lead
SANTO DOMINGO.– Guatemalan Yesid Pira prevailed with authority in the demanding third mountain stage of the 47th National Independence Cycling Tour, held on the Santo Domingo–Rancho Arriba (San José de Ocoa) route, with a distance of 158 kilometers. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the […]
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the lead
SANTO DOMINGO. – Colombian Wilmer Paredes starred in an explosive finish to win the second stage of the 47th Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional on Wednesday, while Dominican Danielky Cedeño retained the lead in the general classification. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Danielky Cedeño conquers the first stage in La Romana The stage […]
INEFI holds patriotic march with more than 600 students in the Colonial City
SANTO DOMINGO, R.D. – Within the framework of the celebrations for the Month of the Homeland, the National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) organized this Tuesday a student march that brought together more than 600 high school students, from 30 educational centers in the National District. You may be interested in:Dominican Republic will host the […]
Mayweather and Pacquiao agree to a rematch in Las Vegas eleven years after the "Fight of the Century"
Washington. – Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19 in Las Vegas, United States, eleven years after starring in one of the most media-covered fights in the history of professional boxing. You may be interested in: Font wants to name Messi honorary president and have him […]
They present the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana Cup 2026
Santo Domingo. – Cap Cana Destination City and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced the details of the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana ATP Challenger 175, which will be held from March 9 to 15, 2026, reaffirming the country as a key point within the international professional […]
Technology
From AI centers of excellence to launching satellites: DR prepares to take a big leap as a technological and innovation hub in the Caribbean
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader informed, during his accountability, a series of strategic agreements with global technology companies that consolidate the Dominican Republic as a key destination for the economy of the future, innovation and high value-added investment. As part of the vision of sustainable growth and productive diversification, the president highlighted the signing of […]
Instagram will notify parents if their children search for content about suicide or self-harm
Technology
EFE -
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New York, Feb 26 (EFE).- Instagram has announced that "next week" it will begin to notify parents if their teenage child "attempts to repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm" on its social network, according to its parent company, Meta, announced this Thursday. You may be interested in: Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, […]
Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, the Chinese AI for hyperrealistic videos that challenges Hollywood
Technology
EFE -
0
Beijing.- A year after DeepSeek shook the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry with its 'chatbot', China returns to the center of the technological debate with the hyperrealistic videos of Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's video tool that opens a new battle in the sector and rekindles the controversy over copyright in Hollywood. Since its launch this month, […]
Keep your browser up to date: new Chrome update to protect your information
Security in web browsers is more crucial than ever, as they have become one of the main targets of cybercriminals. Chrome, the most used browser worldwide, constantly faces attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, forcing Google to quickly release patches to protect its users. Recently, the company has released an emergency update that fixes the first zero-day vulnerability of […]
HONOR leads global smartphone growth with 55% and consolidates Latin America as a key market
Santo Domingo.– HONOR positioned itself as the fastest-growing international smartphone manufacturer in 2025, recording an expansion of 55% in shipments during the first three quarters of the year, according to a report by the analysis firm Omdia. The study places the company as the most dynamic brand among the top 10 global sellers, driven by […]
International
Iran announces the "fiercest offensive operation in history" against Israel and the U.S.
The Iranian Armed Forces will soon launch the most devastating offensive operation in its history against Israel and the United States, declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. "In a few moments, the most devastating offensive operation in the history of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, directed against the occupied territories and […]
Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows to avenge the death of Jamenei
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spoke out this about the death this Saturday of the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a joint attack by the United States and Israel against the Persian country. In a statement, the entity offered its condolences for the death, assuring that they have "lost a great […]
Iran confirms the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran.- Iranian public television confirmed on the morning of this Sunday the death of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the bombings by the United States and Israel against the Islamic republic. The American president, Donald Trump, had previously reported the death of the Iranian leader. The country's Revolutionary Guard also confirmed Jamenei's […]
Jamene's daughter and grandson died in attack against Iran, according to Iranian agency FAR
The daughter, son-in-law, and grandson of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in the attacks carried out on Saturday morning by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic, reported this Sunday the FAR news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard. The Iranian media claims that, after establishing contact with sources from Khamenei's […]
Iranian attacks on Israel, including Jerusalem, leave one person dead and 121 injured
The attacks by Iran on Israel, in response to the coordinated bombings between Israel and the United States on Saturday morning, have left one fatality and 121 injuries according to the Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) and have affected at least Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. "Emergency teams were deployed to dozens of scenes […]
Entertainment
Santiago Matías cheered by thousands of fans at the Agganis Arena
Santiago Matías, one of the most influential figures in the Latin entertainment industry, once again demonstrated his ability to gather people by bringing together thousands of fans at the Agganis Arena in Boston, who showed their affection with screams and euphoria. Matías came on stage amid a thunderous ovation. The audience erupted in applause and […]
Important brands support the show "Alofoke at the Agganis"
Boston.- The expected show “Alofoke en el Agganis”, held tonight at the Agganis Arena in Boston and produced by the entrepreneur Santiago Matías, sets a precedent in the Latin entertainment industry by having the support of important national and international sponsors. These companies join the vision of the CEO of Alofoke Media Group, betting on […]
Fans from all over the United States gather in Boston for “Alofoke at the Agganis”
Boston.- Fans from different corners of the United States began to arrive in the city of Boston to enjoy the show “Alofoke en el Agganis”, which is celebrated this Saturday at the Agganis Arena. From early hours, groups of Alofoke followers gathered around the venue with Dominican flags, t-shirts alluding to La Casa de Alofoke […]
Santiago Matías surprises fans before "Alofoke at the Agganis"
Boston.– The businessman Santiago Matías appeared unexpectedly on the night of the event “Alofoke at the Agganis”, surprising the fans who were lining up to enter the Agganis Arena. The presence of the content creator unleashed euphoria among the attendees, who did not imagine seeing him up close before the show. Amidst shouts, photographs, and […]
Art sector and cultural entities mourn the passing of Enerolisa Núñez
Santo Domingo, RD.– The death of the renowned folklorist Enerolisa Núñez, considered the “queen of the salve”, has caused a wide wave of expressions of grief in the Dominican cultural and artistic sphere, highlighting her impact as a symbol of national identity and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. From the Ministry of Culture, an […]
Opinion
The pre-campaign without an official starting gun, polls, activated machinery, and the succession dilemma that sets the path to 2028
Although the Central Electoral Board has not officially kicked off the presidential pre-campaign for 2028, the Dominican political scene shows unequivocal signs of early activation. The main parties are moving as if the contest were underway, multiplying events, refining speeches and appealing to polls to legitimize positions, in a context where public opinion is beginning […]
The new crisis doesn't start in the media, it starts on WhatsApp
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 […]
When corruption is not protected by the presidential band
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 […]
We have a permanent constitutional back and forth
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 […]
When the slander is coordinated and clumsy
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 […]
Economy
Abinader is optimistic about the economic future and highlights rare earth reserves
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, expressed optimism this Friday about the country's economic future, announced that the Government will install a network of dry ports on the border with Haiti, and highlighted that the nation has a rare earth reserve of over 150 million tons. In his annual address on […]
Tomás Hernández Alberto claims salary has improved despite inflation and defends the government's economic management
Santo Domingo. — The political leader Tomás Hernández Alberto stated that in the Dominican Republic “nowadays you can buy more with the salary than what you could buy four years ago”, referring to the impact of salary increases compared to inflation, during the special broadcast of the newspaper De Último Minuto. Hernández Alberto explained that, […]
President announces a spaceport in Pedernales to send rockets and satellites into space
President Luis Abinader announced in his accountability report this Friday that the Dominican government signed a historic agreement with the American company LOD Holdings for the development of a commercial spaceport in Oviedo, in Pedernales. "Before May 2028, we are going to send a satellite or a rocket from Pedernales, so they believe it," the […]
Central Bank keeps its interest rate at 5.25% annually
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.25% annually, after analyzing the recent increase in "uncertainty" global in the commercial policy of the United States, as well as the "inflation" recorded in the supply of food prices. The Dominican Central Bank issued this Wednesday a document in which it reported that […]
ProCompetencia urges entrepreneurs to use its tools against unfair practices
The president of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (ProCompetencia), María Elena Vásquez Taveras, urged the business community to approach the institution and learn about the tools available to address market distortions, unjustified barriers to trade, and practices that limit fair competition. He affirmed that, beyond sanctions, which […]
Style
David Collado inaugurates Dominican stand at Colombia's tourism fair
Bogotá, Colombia.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated the Dominican stand at the tourism fair La Vitrina de ANATO, which began this Wednesday in Bogotá, Colombia and will run until Friday. Accompanied by businessmen, bankers, diplomats and other sector actors, Minister Collado cut the ribbon, after assuring that he will continue making his greatest […]
From Madrid, journalist Cristian Santana connects Spanish cuisine with Dominican seasoning in "Sabor de la Calle"
Madrid, Spain.- Dominican journalist Cristian Santana presented a new installment of his program Sabor de la Calle, this time broadcasting from the city of Madrid, where he toured some of the most emblematic gastronomic points of the Spanish capital, combining local tradition with the authentic flavor of the Dominican community abroad. During the tour, Santana […]
Dominican Jack Mateo develops agenda at Miami Dade College on applied artificial intelligence
Miami, Florida. — In a context where artificial intelligence redefines competitiveness globally, Dominican Jack Mateo, developed a strategic agenda at the Miami Dade College (MDC), focused on training in AI applied to the business sector. The AI expert held a meeting with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at MDC, in which initiatives aimed […]
Digega lays a floral offering in commemoration of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence
Santo Domingo. – The General Directorate of Livestock, headed by its director, Abel Madera, made a solemn floral offering at the Altar de la Patria, as part of the commemorative acts of the 182nd anniversary of the National Independence. The ceremony was held in honor of the Founding Fathers: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario […]
Sleep expert assures sex before bed can help you rest better
A sleep specialist assures that intimacy before bed can promote a deeper and more restorative rest. According to the specialist, if a person has difficulty falling asleep, having sex before sleeping could help them relax and sleep better during the night. The benefit is not solely due to physical effort. When intimacy occurs with someone […]
Editorial
Development for the border
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 […]
Tourism continues to grow
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 […]
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
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Nationals
They will partially close the intersection of República de Colombia and Jacobo Majluta starting this Sunday
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced the partial closure of the intersection between República de Colombia and Jacobo Majluta avenues, as part of the start of work for the construction of a new overpass in that area of the capital. The measure will come into effect starting this Sunday, March […]
Man shoots himself in the head in Barahona
Barahona, RD. – A man lost his life on the afternoon of this Saturday in an event that occurred in the El Alfa sector, in this southern province. The victim was identified as Rafael Santana Beltré, 51 years old, who resided in the area where the incident occurred. According to preliminary reports, the man had […]
They will perform electrical maintenance work that will affect traffic in SDE
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reported that it will carry out preventive work this Saturday and tomorrow Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which "will impact" traffic on Fernández Domínguez and Charles de Gaulle avenues, in Santo Domingo Este. The state agency specified in a note that the works are part […]
Aníbal Díaz Belliard supervises areas affected by rains in Gaspar Hernández and Sabaneta de Yásica
ESPAILLAT. – The Director General of Operations of the Presidency, Aníbal Díaz Belliard, made an extensive tour of the communities impacted by the heavy rains and the overflow of the Joba River, in the municipality of Gaspar Hernández, as well as by the increase of the Yásica River, in Sabaneta de Yásica. During the visit, […]
National Police highlights progress and patriotic commitment in Independence Day parade
The National Police played a leading role in the military and police parade held on February 27th on the occasion of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence, reaffirming its commitment to the defense of the homeland and citizen security. The act was led by President Luis Abinader, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the […]
Sports
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Yesid Pira conquers the mountain and Wilmar Paredes takes the general lead
SANTO DOMINGO.– Guatemalan Yesid Pira prevailed with authority in the demanding third mountain stage of the 47th National Independence Cycling Tour, held on the Santo Domingo–Rancho Arriba (San José de Ocoa) route, with a distance of 158 kilometers. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the […]
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the lead
SANTO DOMINGO. – Colombian Wilmer Paredes starred in an explosive finish to win the second stage of the 47th Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional on Wednesday, while Dominican Danielky Cedeño retained the lead in the general classification. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Danielky Cedeño conquers the first stage in La Romana The stage […]
INEFI holds patriotic march with more than 600 students in the Colonial City
SANTO DOMINGO, R.D. – Within the framework of the celebrations for the Month of the Homeland, the National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) organized this Tuesday a student march that brought together more than 600 high school students, from 30 educational centers in the National District. You may be interested in:Dominican Republic will host the […]
Mayweather and Pacquiao agree to a rematch in Las Vegas eleven years after the "Fight of the Century"
Washington. – Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19 in Las Vegas, United States, eleven years after starring in one of the most media-covered fights in the history of professional boxing. You may be interested in: Font wants to name Messi honorary president and have him […]
They present the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana Cup 2026
Santo Domingo. – Cap Cana Destination City and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced the details of the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana ATP Challenger 175, which will be held from March 9 to 15, 2026, reaffirming the country as a key point within the international professional […]
Technology
From AI centers of excellence to launching satellites: DR prepares to take a big leap as a technological and innovation hub in the Caribbean
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader informed, during his accountability, a series of strategic agreements with global technology companies that consolidate the Dominican Republic as a key destination for the economy of the future, innovation and high value-added investment. As part of the vision of sustainable growth and productive diversification, the president highlighted the signing of […]
Instagram will notify parents if their children search for content about suicide or self-harm
Technology
EFE -
0
New York, Feb 26 (EFE).- Instagram has announced that "next week" it will begin to notify parents if their teenage child "attempts to repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm" on its social network, according to its parent company, Meta, announced this Thursday. You may be interested in: Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, […]
Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, the Chinese AI for hyperrealistic videos that challenges Hollywood
Technology
EFE -
0
Beijing.- A year after DeepSeek shook the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry with its 'chatbot', China returns to the center of the technological debate with the hyperrealistic videos of Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's video tool that opens a new battle in the sector and rekindles the controversy over copyright in Hollywood. Since its launch this month, […]
Keep your browser up to date: new Chrome update to protect your information
Security in web browsers is more crucial than ever, as they have become one of the main targets of cybercriminals. Chrome, the most used browser worldwide, constantly faces attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, forcing Google to quickly release patches to protect its users. Recently, the company has released an emergency update that fixes the first zero-day vulnerability of […]
HONOR leads global smartphone growth with 55% and consolidates Latin America as a key market
Santo Domingo.– HONOR positioned itself as the fastest-growing international smartphone manufacturer in 2025, recording an expansion of 55% in shipments during the first three quarters of the year, according to a report by the analysis firm Omdia. The study places the company as the most dynamic brand among the top 10 global sellers, driven by […]
International
Iran announces the "fiercest offensive operation in history" against Israel and the U.S.
The Iranian Armed Forces will soon launch the most devastating offensive operation in its history against Israel and the United States, declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. "In a few moments, the most devastating offensive operation in the history of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, directed against the occupied territories and […]
Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows to avenge the death of Jamenei
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spoke out this about the death this Saturday of the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a joint attack by the United States and Israel against the Persian country. In a statement, the entity offered its condolences for the death, assuring that they have "lost a great […]
Iran confirms the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran.- Iranian public television confirmed on the morning of this Sunday the death of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the bombings by the United States and Israel against the Islamic republic. The American president, Donald Trump, had previously reported the death of the Iranian leader. The country's Revolutionary Guard also confirmed Jamenei's […]
Jamene's daughter and grandson died in attack against Iran, according to Iranian agency FAR
The daughter, son-in-law, and grandson of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in the attacks carried out on Saturday morning by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic, reported this Sunday the FAR news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard. The Iranian media claims that, after establishing contact with sources from Khamenei's […]
Iranian attacks on Israel, including Jerusalem, leave one person dead and 121 injured
The attacks by Iran on Israel, in response to the coordinated bombings between Israel and the United States on Saturday morning, have left one fatality and 121 injuries according to the Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) and have affected at least Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. "Emergency teams were deployed to dozens of scenes […]
Entertainment
Santiago Matías cheered by thousands of fans at the Agganis Arena
Santiago Matías, one of the most influential figures in the Latin entertainment industry, once again demonstrated his ability to gather people by bringing together thousands of fans at the Agganis Arena in Boston, who showed their affection with screams and euphoria. Matías came on stage amid a thunderous ovation. The audience erupted in applause and […]
Important brands support the show "Alofoke at the Agganis"
Boston.- The expected show “Alofoke en el Agganis”, held tonight at the Agganis Arena in Boston and produced by the entrepreneur Santiago Matías, sets a precedent in the Latin entertainment industry by having the support of important national and international sponsors. These companies join the vision of the CEO of Alofoke Media Group, betting on […]
Fans from all over the United States gather in Boston for “Alofoke at the Agganis”
Boston.- Fans from different corners of the United States began to arrive in the city of Boston to enjoy the show “Alofoke en el Agganis”, which is celebrated this Saturday at the Agganis Arena. From early hours, groups of Alofoke followers gathered around the venue with Dominican flags, t-shirts alluding to La Casa de Alofoke […]
Santiago Matías surprises fans before "Alofoke at the Agganis"
Boston.– The businessman Santiago Matías appeared unexpectedly on the night of the event “Alofoke at the Agganis”, surprising the fans who were lining up to enter the Agganis Arena. The presence of the content creator unleashed euphoria among the attendees, who did not imagine seeing him up close before the show. Amidst shouts, photographs, and […]
Art sector and cultural entities mourn the passing of Enerolisa Núñez
Santo Domingo, RD.– The death of the renowned folklorist Enerolisa Núñez, considered the “queen of the salve”, has caused a wide wave of expressions of grief in the Dominican cultural and artistic sphere, highlighting her impact as a symbol of national identity and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. From the Ministry of Culture, an […]
Opinion
The pre-campaign without an official starting gun, polls, activated machinery, and the succession dilemma that sets the path to 2028
Although the Central Electoral Board has not officially kicked off the presidential pre-campaign for 2028, the Dominican political scene shows unequivocal signs of early activation. The main parties are moving as if the contest were underway, multiplying events, refining speeches and appealing to polls to legitimize positions, in a context where public opinion is beginning […]
The new crisis doesn't start in the media, it starts on WhatsApp
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 […]
When corruption is not protected by the presidential band
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 […]
We have a permanent constitutional back and forth
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 […]
When the slander is coordinated and clumsy
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 […]
Economy
Abinader is optimistic about the economic future and highlights rare earth reserves
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, expressed optimism this Friday about the country's economic future, announced that the Government will install a network of dry ports on the border with Haiti, and highlighted that the nation has a rare earth reserve of over 150 million tons. In his annual address on […]
Tomás Hernández Alberto claims salary has improved despite inflation and defends the government's economic management
Santo Domingo. — The political leader Tomás Hernández Alberto stated that in the Dominican Republic “nowadays you can buy more with the salary than what you could buy four years ago”, referring to the impact of salary increases compared to inflation, during the special broadcast of the newspaper De Último Minuto. Hernández Alberto explained that, […]
President announces a spaceport in Pedernales to send rockets and satellites into space
President Luis Abinader announced in his accountability report this Friday that the Dominican government signed a historic agreement with the American company LOD Holdings for the development of a commercial spaceport in Oviedo, in Pedernales. "Before May 2028, we are going to send a satellite or a rocket from Pedernales, so they believe it," the […]
Central Bank keeps its interest rate at 5.25% annually
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.25% annually, after analyzing the recent increase in "uncertainty" global in the commercial policy of the United States, as well as the "inflation" recorded in the supply of food prices. The Dominican Central Bank issued this Wednesday a document in which it reported that […]
ProCompetencia urges entrepreneurs to use its tools against unfair practices
The president of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (ProCompetencia), María Elena Vásquez Taveras, urged the business community to approach the institution and learn about the tools available to address market distortions, unjustified barriers to trade, and practices that limit fair competition. He affirmed that, beyond sanctions, which […]
Style
David Collado inaugurates Dominican stand at Colombia's tourism fair
Bogotá, Colombia.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated the Dominican stand at the tourism fair La Vitrina de ANATO, which began this Wednesday in Bogotá, Colombia and will run until Friday. Accompanied by businessmen, bankers, diplomats and other sector actors, Minister Collado cut the ribbon, after assuring that he will continue making his greatest […]
From Madrid, journalist Cristian Santana connects Spanish cuisine with Dominican seasoning in "Sabor de la Calle"
Madrid, Spain.- Dominican journalist Cristian Santana presented a new installment of his program Sabor de la Calle, this time broadcasting from the city of Madrid, where he toured some of the most emblematic gastronomic points of the Spanish capital, combining local tradition with the authentic flavor of the Dominican community abroad. During the tour, Santana […]
Dominican Jack Mateo develops agenda at Miami Dade College on applied artificial intelligence
Miami, Florida. — In a context where artificial intelligence redefines competitiveness globally, Dominican Jack Mateo, developed a strategic agenda at the Miami Dade College (MDC), focused on training in AI applied to the business sector. The AI expert held a meeting with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at MDC, in which initiatives aimed […]
Digega lays a floral offering in commemoration of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence
Santo Domingo. – The General Directorate of Livestock, headed by its director, Abel Madera, made a solemn floral offering at the Altar de la Patria, as part of the commemorative acts of the 182nd anniversary of the National Independence. The ceremony was held in honor of the Founding Fathers: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario […]
Sleep expert assures sex before bed can help you rest better
A sleep specialist assures that intimacy before bed can promote a deeper and more restorative rest. According to the specialist, if a person has difficulty falling asleep, having sex before sleeping could help them relax and sleep better during the night. The benefit is not solely due to physical effort. When intimacy occurs with someone […]
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Development for the border
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 […]
Tourism continues to grow
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 […]
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
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