Santo Domingo.– Lawyer Emilio López informed that he will no longer legally represent the teacher pointed out in a video circulating on social media, in which the teacher is allegedly observed physically assaulting a minor in a daycare center in the Alma Rosa I sector. Through a public message, the jurist explained that his participation […]
Haina, San Cristóbal.– The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, and the Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, led the inauguration of the new fishing dock in Haina Occidental, a project that will benefit dozens of families who live from fishing in the area. The infrastructure is part of the […]
Azua. — With the conclusion of the excavation phase of the project “Following the Remains of Cacique Enriquillo”, the City Council of the municipality of Pueblo Viejo declared the architectural complex made up of the vestiges of the Church and the Convent of Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes a Historical and Cultural Heritage site, recognizing […]
Miami, USA – The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, arrived this Friday at 2:24 PM (Miami time) at Miami International Airport to participate in the presidential summit “Shield of the Americas”, convened by US President Donald Trump. The high-level meeting will be held this Saturday, March 7, and will bring together several international […]
Santiago.- Various personalities from the political, judicial, and military fields attended this Friday the funeral home Fuentes de Luz, in Santiago, to express their condolences and show solidarity with the Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, following the death of her father, Professor Ramón Darío Reynoso González, which occurred last Thursday at the […]
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 […]
The most extensive modification to Canada's immigration legislation in decades allows millions of U.S. citizens to automatically access Canadian citizenship and the right to a passport, without the need for prior residency in the country. The new law, known as Bill C-3, eliminates historical restrictions, which —according to the immigration portal CIC News— is already […]
New York .- A jury found Pakistani Asif Merchant guilty this Friday of conspiring in an attempt to assassinate American politicians, including now-President Donald Trump, on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after a trial of just over a week in a federal court in New York. Three names were given to […]
At the beginning of the seventh day since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, aerial bombings by Israel reached the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, while United States attacked an Iranian ship at sea, in an escalation of the offensive against the naval fleet of the Islamic republic. During the early hours […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, said this Friday that the reestablishment of relations with the United States is done "with friendship and with intelligence", after both countries confirmed on Thursday the resumption of the relationship broken since 2019, a fact that had been gestating after the capture in January of Nicolás Maduro. […]
Bogotá.- The Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, urged this Friday his counterpart in the United States, Donald Trump, to distance himself from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he held responsible for missile attacks in the escalation of war in the Middle East. Petro made those statements during an intervention in Chicago (USA), where he […]
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 […]
Los Angeles (USA),.- The entertainment giant Netflix has ceased to be a partner of As Ever, the lifestyle brand of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle with which she developed the series 'With Love, Meghan'. "Meghan's passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful and simple ways inspired the creation of the As ever brand, and […]
The Latin Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum certified artist Manuel Turizo presents his new single “Apambichao”, alongside Maluma, a Latin Grammy winner and global music icon. A musical proposal that celebrates the essence of the Colombian Caribbean through a sound deeply connected to the tradition and evolution of contemporary Latin music. Launched under the record label La […]
Los Angeles (USA).- Entertainment giant Netflix announced this Thursday that it has acquired InterPositive, a film startup that produces tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) founded by American actor Ben Affleck. "Netflix has combined technology with art to help great movies and series find their audience. By incorporating the entire InterPositive team into Netflix through […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The birth of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is commemorated every March 9 in the Dominican Republic, the date on which one of the greatest national heroes and Father of the Nation, along with Juan Pablo Duarte and Matías Ramón Mella, was born. This day is remembered with patriotic, educational acts and official ceremonies that highlight his life, his fight for independence and his firm defense of Dominican sovereignty.
Birth and family
Francisco del Rosario Sánchez was born on March 9, 1817 in the city of Santo Domingo. He was the son of Narciso Sánchez Ramona and Olaya del Rosario de Belén. From a young age, he showed great intelligence, discipline, and a deep love for his homeland. Although he did not pursue formal university studies abroad, he trained as a lawyer and developed extensive legal knowledge, which led him to hold important positions in Dominican public life.
Sánchez was one of the most important leaders of the movement that sought to liberate the eastern part of the island from Haitian rule. He was an active member of the secret society La Trinitaria, founded by Juan Pablo Duarte in 1838. This organization aimed to prepare the Dominican people to achieve their independence.
When Duarte was in exile, Sánchez took on the responsibility of leading the revolutionary movement in the country. His leadership was key to organizing the patriots and coordinating the actions that culminated in the proclamation of Dominican independence.
Declaration of Independence
On February 27, 1844, in the historic Puerta del Conde, Sánchez proclaimed the independence of the Dominican Republic. At that moment, after the famous gunshot of Matías Ramón Mella, Sánchez was the one who raised the Dominican flag and proclaimed the birth of the new free and sovereign nation.
This act marked the beginning of the country's republican life and established Sánchez as a fundamental figure in Dominican history.
Defense of national sovereignty
After independence, Sánchez continued to defend Dominican sovereignty against different threats. During the following years, the country faced internal conflicts and external pressures. Sánchez remained faithful to the ideals of freedom and independence promoted by Duarte and the Trinitarians.
When in 1861 the country was annexed to Spain by the government of Pedro Santana, Sánchez firmly opposed that decision. From exile he organized an armed movement to restore national independence.
Capture and Death
In his attempt to start the fight against Spanish annexation, Sánchez returned to Dominican territory with a group of patriots. However, he was captured by the Spanish authorities and sentenced to death.
On July 4, 1861, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez was shot in San Juan de la Maguana along with several of his companions. Before dying, he made clear his love for the homeland and his commitment to the freedom of the Dominican people, becoming a martyr of the nation.
Historical Legacy
The legacy of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is considered one of the most important in the history of the Dominican Republic. His courage, leadership, and sacrifice place him among the most admired heroes of the country. Today his name is present in streets, schools, monuments, and institutions, and his remains rest in the Altar de la Patria, in the city of Santo Domingo, along with the other Founding Fathers.
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Commemoration Today
Every March 9, the country commemorates his birth with civic acts, floral offerings, school parades, and educational activities that seek to keep alive the memory of his struggle and sacrifice. These activities are organized by state institutions, educational centers, and patriotic organizations.
The birth of Sánchez is not only a historical date, but also an opportunity to reflect on the values of patriotism, sacrifice, dignity, and defense of national sovereignty.
Historical Phrase
One of the most remembered phrases of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez summarizes his commitment to the homeland:
"The homeland must be free and independent of all foreign domination or the island sinks."
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The birth of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is commemorated every March 9 in the Dominican Republic, the date on which one of the greatest national heroes and Father of the Nation, along with Juan Pablo Duarte and Matías Ramón Mella, was born. This day is remembered with patriotic, educational acts and official ceremonies that highlight […]
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