Santiago de Chile.- President Luis Abinader presented his formal greeting to his counterpart from Chile, Gabriel Boric, at the Palacio de La Moneda (Chilean government house). The Dominican ruler arrived at 6:30 P.M. (local time) at the Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago to attend, along with other heads of State and/or Government, the inauguration […]
Santo Domingo.– The family of Juan Alberto Vilorio, a 21-year-old who has been progressively losing his sight for about a month, is requesting financial assistance to cover the medical studies that would determine the cause of his condition. Julia de León, the young man's wife, explained that Vilorio is admitted to the CEDIMAT clinic, where […]
Santo Domingo,.- High authorities toured different communities in the northern border area this Tuesday, as part of the "efforts" of the Government to strengthen security in the area and hear firsthand the needs of its inhabitants. The ministers of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, and of Defense, Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, visited the community of […]
A total of 63 Dominican citizens who served sentences in United States prisons were deported this Tuesday to the country by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after having been accused of various federal crimes, including drug trafficking, homicides and violations of immigration laws. The repatriated individuals arrived in the afternoon at the Las Américas […]
Santo Domingo,.- The training ship of the Spanish Navy 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' arrived this Tuesday in Santo Domingo as part of a trip around the world to contribute to the diplomatic action of the European country and to the preparation and training of future officers of the Spanish Navy. The ship, which will celebrate […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – Dominican world champion Carlos Adames, known as “El Caballo Bronco” (The Bronco Horse), will defend his middleweight title (160 pounds) sanctioned by the World Boxing Council against American Austin Williams, on March 21st at the Caribe Royale Resort, in Orlando, Florida. You may be interested in:Kelvin Cruz doubles economic contribution to TBS […]
The Atlanta Braves player will lose his season salary and will not be able to participate in the World Baseball Classic United States - Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance for the second time in the last year, sources told ESPN. You […]
Boca Chica.- The New York Yankees academy for Latin America proudly celebrated a new high school graduation ceremony, in an event held at its Boca Chica facilities that reaffirms the organization's commitment to the comprehensive training of its prospects and collaborators. The graduation, led by Joel Lithgow, director of the Yankees academy for Latin America, […]
SANTO DOMINGO, RD. – The president of the Dominican Olympic Committee, Garibaldy Bautista, held a meeting with a delegation from the national and international water skiing community to learn about concerns related to the preparation of this discipline for the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. You may be interested in:Gilberto Soriano is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guayaquil (Ecuador).- The Ecuadorian Navy and the United States Coast Guard seized 1.9 tons of drugs at sea, presumably destined for North America, and arrested two people, according to the Ecuadorian military institution this Tuesday. The drug, the type of which was not specified, was distributed in 77 bundles and would be valued at around […]
Miami (USA).- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the witness list for the trial scheduled for this month against former congressman David Rivera, who was accused of trying to influence the U.S. Government to ease sanctions against Nicolas Maduro's Chavista regime during the first term of Donald Trump (2017-2021). Rivera faces charges in […]
Abigael González Valencia, 'el Cuini', brother-in-law of the recently killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'el Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), began negotiations with the U.S. to avoid going to trial, reported this Tuesday Mexican media. González Valencia, identified as one of the main operators of the CJNG, requested to postpone for […]
Geneva.- Several people were killed and others injured when a bus known in Switzerland as "postales" caught fire in the town of Chiètres, in the Swiss canton of Fribourg, as confirmed by the regional police to the local news agency ATS. Beyond this confirmation, the authorities have not given the exact number of victims nor […]
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard responded this Tuesday to US President Donald Trump that its missiles are "now more powerful than at the beginning of the war" and that it has the capacity to "expand" the conflict. "We are ready to expand the war; security will be for all or insecurity for all. We are the […]
Santo Domingo, RD. The influencer and businesswoman Alexandra MVP reacted publicly after the messages published on social media by the actress Dalisa Alegría, amid the controversy generated by some family photographs shared on the Instagram account of Charlotte, her daughter with the urban artist Mozart La Para. The controversy arose after images were published on […]
The actress and wife of urban artist Dalisa Alegría allegedly reacted on social media after the publication of several family photographs on the Instagram account of Charlotte, daughter of the interpreter Mozart La Para, which according to the profile is managed by the interpreter's ex-wife Alexandra MVP. The images recalled moments of her baptism and […]
Content creator Jesaaelys Ayala González, daughter of urban singer Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González, announced that she is expecting a girl, the result of her relationship with her husband Carlos Olmo. The news was revealed during an emotional "gender reveal" celebrated this weekend in the company of family and close friends. You can read: Raphy […]
Santo Domingo,- Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Cat Serrano officially presented her new single and music video “One Night,” of Latin pop genre, a song that connects with those who seek to escape, even if only for one night, from daily pressures and reconnect with their inner freedom. “One Night” is a song that invites […]
The Dominican actress and presenter Clarissa Molina decided to withdraw the legal proceedings she had initiated against the model Sophinel Báez and the producer Juan Carlos Albelo, after measures were taken to eliminate and clarify the content that caused the controversy. The decision was confirmed by her legal representative, Julio Cury, who explained that the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump is evaluating "additional options" to contain gasoline prices, which have been affected by the blockades resulting from the war in Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil circulates. "The president and his energy team are closely monitoring the markets, speaking with […]
Oil prices fell this Monday in electronic trading after the close after US President Donald Trump stated that the war in Iran is "practically over". Around 19:45 GMT, the price of a barrel of Brent, the international benchmark, fell 5.20% to $87.87 compared to the closing price a few minutes earlier. The West Texas Intermediate […]
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed that the Government allocated a subsidy of RD$188 million to maintain the prices of essential fuels during the week of February 28 to March 6, 2026, with the aim of protecting the population and national production. In that order, the following will be subsidized: liquefied petroleum gas […]
Washington,.- The United States Treasury Department authorized this Thursday a temporary 30-day exemption to allow shipments of Russian oil stranded at sea to be sold to Indian refiners. The measure was announced by the Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, on his official X account, who specified that the authorization "will not provide a significant […]
Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, informed that in the coming weeks he will submit to the National Congress a legislative initiative aimed at eliminating tax burdens that he described as outdated and correcting distortions that, in his opinion, disproportionately affect taxpayers. The official explained that the proposal is part of […]
Do you think you know everything? Science and history continue to reveal surprising data that shows the world is full of mysteries and curiosities. These facts, supported by scientific research, can change the way we see reality. 1. Humans and bananas share part of their DNA Although it may sound strange, humans share some genes […]
Santo Domingo.– The Miss and Mister of Dominican Republic organization officially launched its concentration week, marking the beginning of a new stage in the country's beauty pageants. Alejandro Martínez, one of the event directors, reported that throughout the week the candidates will participate in various activities, including talent competition, "head to head" dynamics, interviews with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National District.- Dozens of students from the Los Guandules sector welcomed President Luis Abinader, who led the inauguration of the San Rafael Basic School (Faith and Joy), located in Domingo Savio.
The modern educational infrastructure will directly benefit 810 students at the basic level and responds to the national vision of transforming education, dignifying it and taking it to all communities in the country, making it accessible to all children and young people of school age.
“Every school that is built is a door that opens towards knowledge, dignity, and the future that begins to be built in the present,” highlighted Minister Luis Miguel De Camps, assuring that the new school is a space designed for learning, inclusion, and the integral development of students.
The goal, the official continued, is to "prepare our students for the challenges of a world that changes every day".
In this sense, he/she encouraged teachers to turn classrooms into places where curiosity is awakened, where critical thinking is cultivated, and where each student discovers what they are capable of.
The school has 27 classrooms, two of which are for special education. It also has laboratories, a sports field, green areas, playgrounds, and a civic plaza.
International News - Authorities in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait reported separately this Wednesday that they have intercepted drone and missile attacks from Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defense indicated in several posts on the social network X of an offensive wave against oil installations, a military base and other locations in the […]
From pop ballad to the intensity of romantic Spanish rumba, Astor Torres marks a new chapter in his career with a story that invites you to believe in love again Santo Domingo. Guatemalan singer-songwriter Astor Torres releases "Decidido", a single that settles in the territory of contemporary pop ballad to talk about a specific moment […]
By: Estarlyn Carela Samaná.-The Daniela Ondina Graciano Educational Center, located in the community of Las Galeras, in the province of Samaná, held an activity on the occasion of International Women's Day, under the slogan “Women catalysts of change”, with the aim of recognizing the transformative role of women in education and society. During the event, […]
The vice president of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) and president of the Creciendo Juntas Mujer Foundation, Zoraima Cuello, expressed her excitement for impacting the lives of hundreds of women during the conference "Unleash Your Potential", held within the framework of the commemoration of International Women's Day. Cuello explained that the activity is the result […]
Women who experience complications during pregnancy may face a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study. The stress of these complications increases the risk of hypertension in women for years after childbirth, researchers reported in the journal Hypertension. "For women who were having children for the first time and had complications, known […]
The former Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Margarita Cedeño, highlighted during her participation in the conference "Unleash your potential", the importance of female leadership and the positive impact of women's participation in positions of power. In conversation with the press, Cedeño assured that the presence of women in decision-making positions generates concrete changes in […]
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