Criticize the persecution of colleagues by "opportunists" in power Santo Domingo.– The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, expressed his disagreement with the dismissals of leaders and grassroots militants of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) in the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII), after the appointment of Pedro Urrutia Sangiovanni as the new […]
Santo Domingo - The Dominican Republic recorded 177 maternal deaths in 2025, a figure similar to that of 2024, according to data provided this Friday by the Ministry of Public Health. These data show "the need to continue strengthening comprehensive maternal care," the Health Ministry specified in a statement. You may be interested in: Influenza […]
Santo Domingo.– Immigration lawyer Erika Reyes explained what activities are permitted and the prohibitions that come with the use of a tourist visa, recalling that this type of visa is designed only for temporary stays and non-profit purposes. Reyes pointed out that people entering a country with a tourist visa can undertake leisure trips, vacations, […]
Santo Domingo.- Within the framework of the extended Council of Ministers, President Luis Abinader and his entire cabinet will hold a work session this Sunday aimed at prioritizing and articulating the projects with the greatest favorable impact on the lives of Dominicans and in the follow-up of the 10 Presidential Goals that summarize the government […]
Santo Domingo,.- The National Police affirmed this Thursday that it dismantled a criminal structure dedicated to assaulting taxi drivers who provide their services through digital platforms, after arresting two of its members during an operation carried out in Santo Domingo Este, where a non-lethal pistol was also seized. The detainees were identified as Raulín Daniel […]
CARACAS.– The arrival of Nicolás Maduro to power in Venezuela, first as acting president after the death of Hugo Chávez and then elected in 2013, coincided with the end of the oil boom that for years allowed a strong state investment in sports. Since then, the sports sector has traveled a path marked by the […]
Here's the rewritten press release, with journalistic style, greater fluency, and better structure: Santo Domingo, R.D. – Within the framework of the Friends of La Fe Softball Classic Tournament, held in the Ensanche La Fe sector, an emotional act of recognition was held for Robert Polanco, director of PROPEEP and political leader, for his outstanding […]
Sports Writing (EFE).– British cyclist Simon Yates, member of the Visma | Lease a Bike team, announced this Tuesday his retirement from professional cycling at the age of 33, ending a successful career in which he conquered the Giro d'Italia 2025 and the Vuelta a España 2018, among other important achievements. You may be interested […]
Santiago Rodríguez.- The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, begins the year 2026 working from this province, where he announced the complete renovation of its sports pavilion, which has already exhausted its useful life of more than 20 years and presents an advanced state of deterioration and leaks in times of rain. You may be interested:Alberto […]
Sports Writing (EFE).- The capture of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a United States military operation provoked, since January 3, a wave of reactions in the international sports arena, with pronouncements from athletes of different disciplines and nationalities, as well as direct consequences on the Venezuelan sports calendar. You may be interested inr:Venezuelan Baseball League […]
Writing.- LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its "AI in Action" approach at LG World Premiere, the annual event the company holds in Las Vegas before CES. The company highlighted the three fundamental pillars of its strategy: affective intelligence, which has evolved into action-oriented AI; industry-leading products based on technological excellence; and a perfectly coordinated ecosystem […]
Madrid.- Artificial intelligence continues to advance by leaps and bounds and 2026 will be the year in which this technology goes from being a tool capable of assisting those who use it to leading autonomous systems capable of taking operational control in many processes and executing critical tasks without direct human intervention. It also begins […]
Beijing.- China declared this Thursday that the dispute over the operation of the TikTok video application in the US must be resolved "through cooperation" and "in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations". The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, He Yongqian, spoke out after information emerged about the platform's agreements with three investors to create […]
Science Writing- An Ariane 6 rocket from the European Space Agency (ESA) has taken off from the spaceport in French Guiana with two new satellites on board that will join the Galileo constellation and provide greater robustness to the European navigation program, which serves more than half of the world's population. At 5:01 (GMT), as […]
New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
Uruguay took the first step towards the regulation of euthanasia early this Wednesday morning, after the House of Representatives approved the Dignified Death bill by a majority. Following a debate that began on Tuesday morning and lasted for more than twelve hours, 64 deputies raised their hands to vote in favor, while another 29 expressed […]
Caracas.- Venezuela announced this Friday that, as part of a joint operation with the United States, a tanker that had left "without payment or authorization from the authorities" and that had been seized this morning, returns to the waters of the South American country. According to a brief statement from the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and […]
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump assured this Friday that he will not allow "Russia or China to occupy Greenland" which is why he has decided "to do something with Greenland, whether by hook or by crook". Trump insisted on several occasions when asked by the media in the White House that the United States will […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced this Friday the date on which he will hold a meeting with his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, after months of threats, tensions and differences that strained relations between both governments, and which achieved a point of calm after a phone call between the two leaders this week. "I look forward to meeting with Gustavo Petro, […]
The demonstrations in the city of Minneapolis against the agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have escalated rapidly, following the death of a woman at the hands of one of them this Wednesday. "We are going to find them, and we are going to kill them to hell. They are going to […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Santiago Matías surprised his audience again on Friday night by sharing unpublished images of the new and expected studio of Alofoke Radio Show, a project that marks a new stage for the platform and reaffirms its commitment to technological innovation in the world of streaming. Through a post on his social […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Dominican urban music performers Mozart La Para and Bulín 47 have gone viral on social media after playing a "little joke" on their colleague, the renowned singer and composer Chimbala. Through a video posted in collaboration on their respective social media accounts, the artists shared the moment recorded in the dressing […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Dominican singer and songwriter Techy Fatule shared a forceful message through her social media, where she made her opinion very clear about those people capable of harming children. Through a story published on her social media, the performer of “Volverás”, was emphatic when referring to the cases of violence and sexual […]
NEW YORK, .- Introducing N2B4B (Not Too Broke For Beauty), a wellness-focused beauty brand founded by Francelys Infante, whose powerful story of survival and transformation is revolutionizing the modern definition of self-care. With a mission to empower women to prioritize their health, dreams, and beauty rituals, N2B4B will debut on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with […]
"La Casa de Alofoke: El After Party" will arrive on Dominican television through Digital 15, further consolidating the international impact of this successful project created by Santiago Matías (Alofoke). The special will be broadcast from Miami and can be enjoyed by the public of the Dominican Republic thanks to the alliance between Alofoke Media Group, […]
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 […]
In 2025, live news streaming via YouTube on smart TVs leaves traditional television behind and transforms news consumption in the Dominican Republic.By: Pavel De Camps Vargas Who's dominating your home screen today? It's not traditional television. In the Dominican Republic, YouTube has taken over the television in this 2025, redefining the map of news consumption. […]
"I am a tolerant and democratic president, but everything has a limit... We will continue to govern for the people and, for that reason, I say to all pre-candidates and their coordinators: proselitizing acts to officials are not allowed. If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions." Thus spoke the head of state, […]
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the euro for this Friday, January 9, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the euro's buying rate was RD$72.52, while the selling rate reached RD$76.82. These values reflect a slight depreciation compared to the close of the year […]
Shanghai (China).- The consumer price index (CPI), the main indicator of inflation in China, continued to accelerate in December to 0.8%, its highest in almost three years, thus ending the year 2025 at the same levels with which the previous one closed, according to official data released this Friday. The figures from the National Statistics […]
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Thursday that the consumer price index (CPI) registered a monthly variation of 0.84% in December 2025. This, according to a statement, largely explained by the combined lagged impact of adverse weather conditions on the production of some agricultural items, which were affected by […]
Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic received 11.866 billion dollars in remittances in 2025, a "record" figure and 10.3% higher than in 2024, the monetary authorities reported this Thursday. The Dominican Central Bank (issuer) said in a statement that the economic performance of the United States was one of the main factors that influenced the behavior […]
Caracas.- The state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) confirmed this Wednesday that it is in a negotiation process with the United States for the sale of "volumes" of crude oil, after President Donald Trump assured that the Caracas Executive is willing to give them 30 to 50 million barrels of oil. The negotiation is carried out, […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Press Workers' Union (SNTP) announced this Thursday its action plan for the year 2026, with a view to strengthening that organization and defending the labor rights of its members. Manuel Ureña, general secretary of the SNTP, said to strengthen ties with the union's bases, for which they propose to hold the […]
A place between the Loma and the Atlantic Ocean that becomes a refuge for the traveler's soul. There is a corner located on the north coast, caressed by the breeze that tastes of salt and nostalgia, where the Atlantic merges with the land and leaves its mark on every stone, every wave, every soul. That […]
Lawrence, Massachusetts.— The city's mayor of Lawrence, Brian De Peña, recognized journalist Stephanie Hilario Soto through a proclamation, for her commitment and contributions to the responsible practice of journalism, as well as for her performance in Dominican media. During the event, the mayor highlighted the academic preparation, professional ethics, and versatility of Hilario Soto, who […]
Santo Domingo.- The corporate volunteering program “United for a Dream” of Cementos Progreso Dominicana promoted the initiative “Golden Christmas with Purpose”, with a solidarity day that focused its efforts on raising resources and providing support to the elderly of the Don José María Foundation, in San Pedro de Macorís. Understanding the need to create support […]
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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 […]
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The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM (local time) at the Luis Escobar Pocaterra stadium.Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Republic's senior women's softball national team will debut this Tuesday against Brazil in the Pan American Softball Cup, which is being held in Montería, Colombia.
After their first match, the Dominican Republic team will face Cuba in their second commitment of the opening day, seeking to start on the right foot their participation in Group B, where they share with Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
El dirigente del equipo, Juan José Brito
The team leader, Juan José Brito, was optimistic about the possibilities of the Dominican team.
“We trust in the quality of our players. We have a balanced team that can aim for the podium in this event”, expressed Brito, who also highlighted that this tournament will serve as preparation for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games, where the country will be the host and will seek the highest honors.
The Dominican team will continue its participation on Saturday the 28th at 10:30 in the morning against the Virgin Islands, while on Sunday they will close the regular round against Mexico at 9:00 in the morning at the José Gabriel Amín Manzur stadium, the main venue of the event.
Team Roster: The national team has pitchers like Anyela Gómez, Melody Vizcaíno, Eduardo Rocha and Cauris Rincón. The catchers are Alondra Vásquez and Yisel Sánchez, who will also perform functions at first base.
The inner box is made up of Anabel Ulloa, Leah Brito, Felicia De los Santos, Yanela Gómez and Divina Checo. In the gardens will be Brianna Estévez, Emmy Segura, Claudia Santana and Marianny Caso. As reserve players are Massiel Heredia, Katherine Sugilio, Deyki Dotel and Abigail Luis.
Brito assured that the team combines youth, experience, and a strong motivation to achieve positive results. The coaching staff is in Colombia playing friendly matches against the local team and the Cuban team.
In addition to the immediate goal of competing for a medal, the Dominican team seeks to improve its position in the world ranking of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and secure its classification for upcoming regional and international events.
Puerto Plata. – The paternal grandfather of the girl Briana Genao Rosario, who has been missing since December 31, 2025, confirmed on Friday night that the two uncles who were listed as suspects in the case were released by the authorities. Braulio González reported that during today he went to the North Regional Directorate of […]
Nairobi.- The famous Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a reference voice for feminism and multiculturalism, is «devastated» by the death of one of her 21-month-old twin children due to an illness. «With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of one of the twins of Mrs. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, Nkanu Nnamdi, who […]
Mexico.- An oil tanker arrived this Friday in Havana loaded with 85,000 barrels of crude oil from Mexico, a country that supplies hydrocarbons to Cuba, in the context of the crisis in Venezuela. The tanker Ocean Mariner left on January 5 from the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) terminal, located in Pajaritos in the port of Coatzacoalcos […]
Central America Editorial.- At least 60 Nicaraguans were arbitrarily detained by the National Police of Nicaragua for "expressions of opinion" following the capture by US troops of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an ally of the government co-chaired by Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, reported this Friday the Blue and White Monitoring, a human […]
Ecuador.- The Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito received 5.4 million passengers in 2025 through the operation of 12 commercial airlines, which connected the city with eight national and 14 international destinations, according to the municipality of the Ecuadorian capital, which reported this Friday. The first four months of the year were marked by the […]
Santo Domingo. – Mayor and lecturer Dío Astacio presented the DeepTime agenda, a training tool designed to enhance leadership, productivity, and effective time management in teams and organizations, developed in collaboration with Ediciones CP and Motivation Team. The proposal arises in response to the current demands of strategic planning, efficiency, and decision-making in the business, […]
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