Santo Domingo.- Agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and members of the Specialized Airport Security Corps (CESAC), under the coordination of the Public Ministry, arrested a French national and seized four packages of cocaine at Punta Cana International Airport. The operational units, supported by canine units, intervened with the passenger in the departure […]
Santo Domingo.- Rescue authorities in the Dominican Republic captured this Monday the American crocodile that had escaped from a tourist ranch in the municipal district of Sabana de Yásica, Puerto Plata province, after the intense rains that affected the area days ago. The animal, owned by a ranch dedicated to tourist excursions, had left its […]
Santo Domingo.– In the face of the intensification of the conflict in the Middle East, Dominican lawmakers reiterated their support for President Luis Abinader's foreign policy, focused on the call for peace and international stability. Ignacio Aracena, president of the Permanent Foreign Relations Commission, stated that "in war, nobody wins" and warned that the confrontation […]
Santo Domingo. – The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (EDEESTE) reported that during the year 2025 it allocated RD$842,183,798.24 to the replacement of electrical materials damaged due to illegal manipulations, sabotage, and irregular connections detected in its concession area. According to the technical report from the Loss Management Department, 1,546,588 essential materials for the distribution system […]
Santo Domingo.- The Second Collegiate Tribunal of the National District denied the request to lift the travel ban from the country presented by the former Attorney General of the Republic, Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez, who sought authorization to travel to Madrid, Spain, in order to undergo specialized medical evaluations. The decision was made by the […]
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. – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A fire broke out at the U.S. Embassy in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, following an explosion at the site, Reuters reports, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Previously, the U.S. Department of State urged U.S. citizens to "immediately leave" more than a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, "due to serious security risks," amid […]
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) denied a new request for house arrest to former President Jair Bolsonaro, requested by his lawyers for "humanitarian" reasons. The measure was taken by magistrate Alexandre de Moraes, who pointed out that the former president does not meet the requirements for the benefit to be granted. In his decision, according […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, made a call this Monday to overcome "hatred" and insisted on asking the U.S. to lift the economic sanctions imposed against the South American country, within the framework of the bilateral rapprochement initiated after the military attack of January 3 and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. "We […]
Washington.- The U.S. State Department asked its citizens on Monday to immediately leave 14 countries and territories in the Middle East due to "serious risks" to their safety following the war against Iran initiated over the weekend by the U.S. and Israel. In a message shared on social media, the State Department recommends "depart now […]
New York.- The American president, Donald Trump, showed this Monday a dark rash with apparent scabs on the right side of his neck, which his personal doctor, Sean Barbarella, attributed to a preventive treatment. The image of the rash sparked renewed speculation about the health of the president, who at 79 years old is the […]
Santo Domingo.- Actress and communicator Clarissa Molina issued a public statement in which she categorically denied the claims made about her by Sophinel Báez during an interview with journalist Juan Carlos Alvelo in a digital media outlet in the country. In the document, Molina rejected the content of said statements and assured that they do […]
San Juan/Miami (USA).- The singer Arcángel announced this Monday the dates for the first stage of his tour 'La 8va Maravilla World Tour 20 Aniversario', which will begin on May 13 in Barcelona and will pass through 12 countries and 18 cities until concluding on September 26 in Costa Rica. The tour accompanies the release […]
SANTO DOMINGO.– This Tuesday will begin the sale of tickets for the expected concert that the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García will offer on May 30, 2026 at the Quisqueya Stadium, as part of her “Kany García Tour 2026”. The exclusive presale will be held with a 15% discount for Visa Banreservas cardholders through UEPATICKETS.COM […]
The charismatic influencer Andy de la Cruz, better known as "La Fruta", was one of the great protagonists of the show "Alofoke en el Agganis", where he unleashed laughter with his spontaneous and fun style. The winner of the second season of the reality show La Casa de Alofoke demonstrated why he has become one […]
After his presentation at the Agganis Arena in Boston, the typical merengue singer El Blachy spoke with De Último Minuto, where he expressed how he felt about his participation in “Alofoke at the Agganis,” highlighting that beyond the spectacle, the moment represented a firm step in the international projection of typical merengue. The artist expressed […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo, DR. – The president of the Dominican Federation of Merchants (FDC), Iván de Jesús García, held a meeting with representatives of the Association of Border Exporters of Cement and Construction Materials (ASOEXPOFRONCEM), in order to strengthen trade with Haiti and promote the sustainable development of border communities. García presented a review on the […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. – The Economic and Social Development Council of Santo Domingo (CODESSD) expressed its concern over various indicators that point to a slowdown in the pace of economic growth in the Dominican Republic, and called on the authorities to take urgent measures to strengthen the productive sector, protect the purchasing power of citizens, and avoid greater social tensions.
Although the country has maintained relative macroeconomic stability, key sectors such as construction, commerce, local manufacturing, and micro-enterprises have shown signs of contraction so far this year. Added to this is growing pressure on Dominican families due to rising prices of basic products, the cost of financing, and labor informality.
“No basta con que la economía crezca en cifras; es indispensable que ese crecimiento se traduzca en más empleos dignos, y mayor capacidad de consumo para los hogares”
CODESSD is concerned about the high levels of labor informality, especially among young people and women, the limited growth of MSMEs, which face financing restrictions and high interest rates, the increase in public debt, without a clear planning of return or sustainable productive investment, the reduction in the pace of private and public investment, the high public payroll, among others.
The organization reiterates its commitment to dialogue, transparency, and the construction of viable proposals that strengthen the country's economic democracy.
CODESSD expresses concern about the country's economic situation
Santo Domingo.-The Misses & Misters of Dominican Republic organization announced the formal start of its 2026 season with a presentation ceremony that brought together candidates, directors, media, and special guests in a renowned venue in the capital. The platform, which continues to position itself as one of the most modern proposals within the national certification […]
Santo Domingo Norte. – The community movement Jóvenes con Horizontes carried out a comprehensive medical-social operation in the La Javilla sector, in Villa Mella, Santo Domingo Norte municipality, benefiting dozens of families with free health services and preventive guidance. The day was focused on basic medical check-ups, blood pressure assessment, blood sugar control, and guidance […]
Santo Domingo.– The director of the newspaper El Nuevo Diario, Persio Maldonado, announced the presentation of the fifth documentary produced by that media outlet, the third focused on sports, this time dedicated to the history of baseball in the Dominican Republic. Maldonado explained that this new production is part of an editorial line aimed at […]
Interested parties may register until May 5 and send inquiries to the specifications until May 7, 2026 Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) announced the start of an international public tender for the allocation of radioelectric spectrum in the 700 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz (AWS), 2300–2400 MHz and 3500–3700 MHz bands, with the […]
Santo Domingo.- Banco BHD is the official sponsor of the Dominican team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic and as part of this sponsorship launched the campaign “Our Classic” to promote national pride for baseball and support for the Dominican team in the event to be held in March of this year. This effort is […]
Santo Domingo.- The Industrial Development and Competitiveness Center (Proindustria) consolidates its role as a strategic platform of the State for the strengthening of the national manufacturing sector, reaching 25,985 direct jobs in the parks, districts and free zones under its administration. The figure represents the creation of 1,888 new jobs compared to the previous period, […]
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