Santo Domingo.- In recent years, several gynecologists have been brought to justice in the Dominican Republic following reports of sexual abuse filed by patients during medical consultations. The cases have been known in courts of different jurisdictions and have led to arrests, coercive measures, and convictions. The most recent case is that of doctor Wilbert […]
Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry reported the capture of Orlando Fabián Ángeles, alias “Orlandito”, who had escaped last year from a Moca court after being sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of a man and a girl. The arrest was carried out by the Fugitives, Rebels and Convicts Capture Unit (Ucaprec) through […]
San Francisco de Macorís .- The Ministry of Public Health ordered the closure of the Centro Galeno Diagnóstico Las Guáranas (Cegadig), owned by the doctor Wilbert Polanco Sanz, accused of sexual abuse in San Francisco de Macorís. According to information released by the Agenda 56 portal, the professional not only offered consultations as a general […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) will begin on Monday, March 2, the issuance to the general public of the new driver's license, as part of the system modernization process. Within the framework of this transition, President Luis Abinader will receive his new document on February 26. The new license […]
Santo Domingo.- Despite the economic dynamism of the Dominican Republic, its citizens still need a Schengen visa to enter European countries such as Spain, Italy, and France. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, explained that this restriction primarily responds to the low confidence that Dominican documents generate before European authorities. He indicated that the […]
SANTIAGO. – Dominican boxer Ezequiel Medina offered one of the most forceful performances of the second date of the 2026 International Boxing Independence Cup, by prevailing with ample dominance over the American Arturo Acevedo IV in the roof of the Club Cupes. You may be interested in:Minister of Sports contributes RD$ 1.3 million for Boxing […]
SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS. – The Basketball Association of San Pedro de Macorís (Abasapema) held its accountability assembly this Tuesday, in which it presented the economic report for 2025 and announced the program of activities for 2026. You may be interested in:Luisito Mercedes Academy will inaugurate Independence Tournament with teams from all over the country […]
Washington. – Legendary American golfer Tiger Woods left open the possibility of competing in the next Masters Tournament, the first ‘major’ tournament of the season scheduled for April, which would mark his return to high competition after almost two years of inactivity. You may be interested in: Tiger Woods turns 50, established as a legend […]
SANTO DOMINGO. - The 47th edition of the National Independence Cycling Tour will begin next Tuesday, the 24th, with the participation of 144 cyclists from 24 national and international teams. You may be interested in;Minister of Sports contributes RD$ 1.3 million for Boxing Cup The highest competition of national cycling is an event organized by […]
Santiago de los Caballeros. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, delivered one million 300 thousand pesos as a contribution from the Dominican Government for the 45th International Independence Boxing Cup, which is being held in this city. You may be interested in: New York Yankees hold a charity event and benefit more than 100 […]
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 […]
Brussels.- The Chinese platform TikTok said this Friday that the investigation carried out by the European Commission, which concludes that this social network has an "addictive" design for its users, is based on "a categorically false and totally unfounded description". "We will take all necessary measures to challenge these findings by all means at our […]
Roblox has taken a key step in the evolution of video game creation platforms with the launch of its 4D Creation feature. This tool, powered by artificial intelligence, allows users to generate interactive and functional objects simply by describing what they want in natural language. The new feature, currently available in beta, represents a significant […]
Granada (Spain).- An international team of scientists found that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make mistakes when answering questions that require conceptual reasoning and not mere internet searches, which reveals that it still does not equal human thought in complex academic tasks. As detailed this Thursday in a statement by the University of Granada (UGR), […]
United States.- Arizona authorities are intensifying the search for Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old missing woman, resorting to new strategies after failing to obtain results in traditional DNA databases. According to Fox News, the American network reported that the FBI decided to use genetic genealogy to advance the identification of the alleged perpetrator, after unsuccessfully analyzing […]
Buenos Aires.- Las airlines operating in Argentina announced the cancellation of dozens of flights due to the general strike that will take place this Thursday in the country to protest against the labor reform project promoted by the Government of Javier Milei. The state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas, the country's main airline, said on Wednesday that due […]
Caracas.- Venezuela and the United States agreed to fight drug trafficking together in the region during a meeting in Caracas between the acting president of the South American country, Delcy Rodríguez, and the head of the United States Southern Command, Francis Donovan, reported this Wednesday the Venezuelan Minister of Communication, Miguel Ángel Pérez Pirela. "Both […]
The United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, condemned the poisoning of seven minors in Huauchinango, Puebla, an incident that —in his opinion— reflects the urgency of dismantling the criminal networks that traffic fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. Ronald Johnson published a message on February 18th in which he emphasized: “This reinforces the urgency of […]
Los Angeles (USA). - More than 550 schools to train truck and bus drivers will have to close their operations in USA., after federal authorities found that they did not comply with basic safety standards and their instructors were not qualified, the Department of Transportation (DOT, in English) reported this Wednesday. Schools received notifications informing […]
The Dominican communicator Gabi Desangles spoke out this Wednesday about the controversy generated on social media after not having been considered as a presenter of the red carpet of the Soberano Awards 2026. Her statements were made during a meeting with the press within the framework of the rehearsals of Premio Lo Nuestro 2026. Desangles, […]
New York.- Singer Miley Cyrus will reunite with the character that launched her to stardom to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular children's series 'Hannah Montana', which became a global phenomenon, which Disney+ will broadcast on March 24. "Going back to where it all began. The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special premieres on March […]
Santo Domingo.– The play "Sin pedir permiso", written, produced and starring Tania Báez, will be presented at Escenario 360 on March 19, 20, 21 and 28. Under the direction of Waddys Jáquez, this proposal has achieved a sold-out in the first three performances, opening a new performance on March 28 at 6pm. The play brings […]
Santo Domingo.- The public trajectory of Ashley Mariel Victoriano Sánchez, artistically known as Masha, is once again at the center of the national debate after the shooting that occurred early this Monday morning, where Dominic Natalia Gómez Cabrera, 22, who was traveling in the same vehicle as the urban exponent, died. This fact is not […]
Santo Domingo. — The urban exponent Masha (Ashley Mariel Victoriano Sánchez) demanded justice while being transported handcuffed in a police van, after the shooting attack perpetrated against the vehicle in which she was traveling early this Monday. "I want justice because those people killed my friend and wanted to kill me," expressed the artist, visibly […]
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 […]
Austin (USA),- Oil companies operating in Venezuela will be able to pay local taxes and levies to the Government of this Latin American country without being sanctioned by United States, as indicated this Wednesday by the Department of the Treasury. In a license issued today by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Washington indicated […]
Havana,.- The Cuban peso marked a historic low in the informal market this Tuesday, depreciating to 500 units per US dollar, amid growing pressure from Washington on the island. The benchmark indicator of the informal market, published daily by the independent media outlet El Toque, reached this mark after a 15% decrease in the relative […]
The Dominican Republic is positioned among the countries with the best economic growth prospects globally, according to projections from the "Harvard Growth Lab," a research center at Harvard University. According to the Atlas of Economic Complexity, the country would register an average annual growth of 3.82% in its real GDP between 2024 and 2034, placing […]
Caracas.- In Venezuela 38,610 new vehicles were sold last year, an increase of 119.9% compared to 2024, when 17,558 were sold, the sector reported this Tuesday, which predicts a growth of over 29% for 2026, with more than 50,000 units. From the total sold last year, 41% -16,030 vehicles- were assembled in the country, the […]
San Salvador.- The Government of El Salvador anticipates approximately $55 million in tourism revenue from the Central American residency of Colombian singer Shakira, which consists of five concerts in San Salvador, two of which took place this past weekend, according to official projections shared this Monday. The head of the Ministry of Tourism, Morena Valdez, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo.– Considered by many Dominican women as the “crush” of Dominican politics, the senator of the National District, Omar Fernández, set social media on fire this Valentine's Day by sharing a romantic message with his partner. "Chilling on the beach, accompanied by my Valentine, the future Mrs. Fernández", wrote the legislator on his Instagram […]
People who follow a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, have an 18% to 24% lower risk of mortality from all causes, which can mean two to three more years of life expectancy, according to a study based on 103,649 participants. After analyzing the information on the diet and genetic characteristics of these people […]
A small, humble, and delicious fruit could be playing a key role in protecting the heart, brain, and digestive system. This is revealed by a recent important study cited by the Daily Mail, which puts blueberries back at the center of the conversation about healthy eating. Although experts have been recommending its consumption for years, […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo.- Despite the government's assertion that the homicide rate in the Dominican Republic remains at historically low levels, citizens question the official figures and the reality experienced in the country's vulnerable neighborhoods and areas.
Citizens consulted by De Último Minuto expressed discontent with the statements offered today by the Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, who explained that the accumulated homicide rate stands at 7.08 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 25 provinces in a single digit and nine territories above that level.
"But where have they gone down? With the harassment that she has towards the people, there are more problems, homicides and crime. And she is only saying and removing speakers. We are fed up with Faride," highlighted Rey Vargas.
On the other hand, a consulted person highlighted that the perception of crime levels "are the same or worse than before", due to the lack of quality public policies that reduce crime from the root.
According to official data, 55 homicides have been recorded in the first 19 days of the year, a figure lower than that of the same period in 2025, when 64 cases were reported, and that of 2024, with 77 violent deaths. However, citizens on social networks and community leaders claim that these numbers do not reflect the climate of insecurity that, they say, persists in different areas of the country.
“January is a month in which social dynamics historically impact the increase in the homicide rate, but so far we have maintained stability”, Raful expressed, while expressing his confidence that the results continue to improve with the preventive work of the authorities.
The minister also pointed out that the main cause of homicides is not directly related to common crime, but to social conflict, which represents 41.8% of the registered cases. In her opinion, this is a preventable and priority issue for public security policies in 2026.
However, for citizens, the perception of insecurity remains a daily reality, which has reignited the debate on the effectiveness of security strategies and the gap between official reports and the daily experience of the population.
The Congress of the Republic elected José María Balcázar, parliamentarian of the Peru Libre bench, as president of the Legislative Branch after surpassing María del Carmen Alva in a second round of voting. By constitutional succession, that election also makes him the new interim president of the Republic, a position he will assume during the […]
Miami.- Spanish singer Paloma San Basilio will say goodbye to America after a 50-year career with a final concert in Miami, where she attributes part of her transcendence to the fact that her songs became "music for ironing," that is, to listen to during household chores. "When you are lucky enough to be part of […]
The Dominican Republic has made sustained progress in controlling African swine fever, a highly lethal viral disease that has kept more than 50 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Oceania on alert since 2021. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) noted that the coordinated response in the Caribbean country, accompanied by […]
Lima.- The Congress of Peru elected octogenarian left-wing parliamentarian José María Balcázar as the new president of the Andean country this Wednesday, replacing the right-winger José Jerí, whom the Peruvian Legislature dismissed the day before, after barely four months in office and less than two months before the general elections. Balcázar, 83 years old, was […]
The regime of Iran has sentenced 18-year-old Saleh Mohammadi to death, as well as six other people for allegedly participating in the recent protests that erupted throughout the country against the Islamic Republic and which the authorities suppressed with a level of brutality and violence never before seen. The human rights organization Iran Human Rights […]
Darwin would have tried it. They say that, on his voyage aboard the Beagle, Charles Darwin threw every exotic animal he found into the pot. Óscar López-Fonseca proposes that we tour the world's kitchens with culinary experiences that, surely, the father of the theory of evolution would have ventured to try on that trip. North of Benin and […]
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