Puerto Plata.- A collapse recorded in a caliche mine in the María O sector, in the municipality of Sosúa, Puerto Plata province, resulted in the death of Nicolás Domínguez and his son Yariel Domínguez, according to information confirmed by local authorities. The incident occurred while both were inside the excavation, when a part of the […]
Santo Domingo.– The mayor of Santo Domingo Oeste, Francisco Peña, expressed his disagreement with the restrictions that, according to him, the law imposes on city councils for the management of their budgets, considering that these rules limit the capacity to respond to the real needs of the communities. Peña described the budgetary scheme as a […]
Santo Domingo.- The new Law 47-25 on Public Procurement, which tightens controls to prevent corruption in public purchases, will come into force tomorrow after the 180-day deadline expires, following its enactment by President Luis Abinader, on July 28 of last year, the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP) reported this Tuesday. In that sense, Abinader […]
Santo Domingo. – Senators from the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) considered that the president, Luis Abinader, should have exhausted a more exhaustive investigation process before ordering the dismissal of the former rector of the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA), Rafael Félix García. Reactions occur after the dismissal of the former official, which took place […]
Santo Domingo. - The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic announced that the application process for the Global Entry program is open, an initiative that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to enter U.S. territory more quickly and efficiently, avoiding long lines at airports. According to official information, Global Entry is part of the Trusted Traveler […]
Bayaguana, Monte Plata.– The president of the Bayaguana Sports Union, Isaac Ogando, acknowledged the contributions made by Charlie Mariotti, candidate for the presidential candidacy of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), to the strengthening of the municipality of Bayaguana and the province of Monte Plata, underlining his constant support for sports and community initiatives for several […]
Madrid, Spain.– Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José Monegro, stated that the integration of sports and major events into the national tourism strategy consolidates the Dominican Republic as a comprehensive, competitive, and diversified destination. You may be interested […]
Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]
Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]
SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Sports Federations participated this Friday morning in the workshop on Good Practices of Transparency and Accountability, jointly given by the Ministry of the Presidency and the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic. You may be interestedr:They hold a panel with Nelson Cruz, recognize Yasser González and invite Luis Arraez Around 70 […]
Los Ángeles.- Los dos gigantes tecnológicos Meta y YouTube enfrentan esta semana un histórico juicio en el estado de California por acusaciones de que sus plataformas alimentan una crisis de adicción juvenil. The trial will take place in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and marks the first time the companies will present their case […]
New York.- The tech giant Microsoft presented this Monday Maia 200, the second generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip with which it seeks to reduce dependence on Nvidia and compete against those of Google and Amazon in the cloud. This new model has been presented two years after its first version, the Maia 100, […]
New York.- Billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, one of the most ruthless figures in Silicon Valley and the new 'czar' of the media in the United States, managed to become the guardian of the algorithm of the renewed American TikTok. Ellison, who is 81 years old and lives on the Hawaiian island of Lanai […]
New York.- Blue Origin, the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced this Wednesday that it plans to launch a network of 5,408 satellites by the end of 2027 to provide high-speed internet service to governments, data centers and companies. The satellite network, called TeraWave, is designed to offer "symmetrical data speeds of up […]
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]
Bogotá.- The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated this Tuesday that the United States must return Nicolás Maduro to Venezuela so that he can be judged by a court in that country, and criticized the military attack on January 3 in Caracas, in which the president was captured. "They have to return him (to Maduro) […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated this Tuesday that the White House is willing to use force again against Venezuela in order to ensure that the acting president of the South American country, Delcy Rodríguez, cooperates to fulfill Washington's strategic objectives in the region. "We are prepared to use force in order to ensure maximum […]
Washington.- Former United States President Joe Biden condemned this Tuesday what he called attacks by the Government against its own citizens, referring to the death of two protesters at the hands of federal agents during the protests against immigration raids in Minneapolis (Minnesota). Biden (2021-2025) thus joined the condemnations expressed in recent days by former […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced this Tuesday the unblocking of assets of her country in the United States as a result of the dialogues with the Government of the American president, Donald Trump, and informed about the purchase, in the North American nation, of equipment for hospitals with these released resources. […]
San Juan.- The Secretary of the Department of Health (DS) of Puerto Rico, Víctor M. Ramos, declared this Tuesday an influenza epidemic in the Caribbean archipelago, after six consecutive weeks with cases above the epidemiological threshold. "Faced with this statement, we reiterate the call to citizens to take immediate action. Influenza can cause a serious […]
Santo Domingo, RD - The Santo Domingo Global Film Festival opens this Wednesday, January 28, at the Eduardo Brito National Theater, beginning its eighteenth edition, which will be held from January 28 to February 4, 2026, with a wide and diverse international program. The opening night will include the world premiere of the film Milly, […]
Santo Domingo, RD - The "La Corona brilla por el Autismo" (The Crown Shines for Autism) fashion show, held at the Kimpton Las Mercedes hotel, was not only a display of elegance, high-level fashion and social commitment, but also the setting for one of the most human and memorable moments of the night. Amidst lights, […]
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has asked the Prosecutor's Office of the National Court of Spain for the document with the accusations for alleged sexual assaults on two of his former employees, to evaluate a possible crime of false reporting, reported this Tuesday EuropaPress. According to the media, his lawyer requests a complete copy of the complaint and pre-trial proceedings, arguing […]
Santo Domingo.– The program of entertainment “Sin Filtro Radio Show” will stop broadcasting after more than seven years of continuous presence on radio and YouTube, as a result of an administrative decision, according to producer and businessman Santiago Matías. During its trajectory, “Sin Filtro Radio Show” established itself as one of the most talked-about entertainment […]
New York.- The American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, publicly apologized this Monday in an advertising page in the Wall Street Journal titled "To those I have hurt", in which he asked for forgiveness for his antisemitic comments and attributed them to his bipolar disorder. In his letter published on a full page […]
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 […]
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. […]
Brussels.- The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, considered that the increase in the price of gold, which this Monday has marked a new historical high by exceeding 5,100 dollars, demonstrates that "uncertainty is the new normal". "When I say that uncertainty is the new normal, the price clearly demonstrates it," […]
Santo Domingo, D. N.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed that the Government will maintain the prices of essential fuels without variation during the week of January 24 to 30, 2026, by allocating a subsidy of RD$128.7 million. During the period indicated, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be subsidized with RD$6.15 per gallon; […]
Madrid, Spain.- CEOs Carlos Rafael Manzano and Carlos Bernardo Manzano highlighted the strategic importance of air connectivity and alliances with airlines for the development of new tourism and investment projects in the Dominican Republic, especially in the Punta Cana area, during their participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). The executives explained that, more than […]
SANTIAGO, D.R. – Banco Caribe continues to strengthen its presence in the national territory with the opening of a new and modern branch in the recently inaugurated shopping center Ágora Santiago Center. This new facility is part of the strategic expansion and evolution plan of the banking entity, which is committed to a banking experience […]
Madrid, Spain. — Within the framework of FITUR 2026, the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF) of Madrid hosted the international conference “Beyond Tourism: Dominican Republic as a Hub for Health, Investment, and Migration”, a space for strategic analysis that brought together international experts, institutional representatives, diplomatic corps, the private sector, and the media. The event […]
Santo Domingo.– This Monday, January 26th, the Dominican Republic commemorates the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte, Father of the Nation and main ideologue of National Independence, whose thought and sacrifice laid the foundations of the Republic proclaimed on February 27, 1844. Juan Pablo Duarte was born on January 26, 1813, in […]
Santo Domingo, RD.– The agency OK Casting announced the celebration of the second edition of the OK Casting Award, which will be held in virtual format on January 31, 2026, consolidating itself as a platform for promotion, training and visibility for acting talents in audiovisual productions of television and cinema in the Dominican Republic. The […]
Santo Domingo.– The National Gallery of Fine Arts inaugurated the exhibition “Miguel Tió: Beyond the Real”, the first exhibition of the year 2026 in this emblematic cultural space, which will remain open to the public until February 26th. During the opening ceremony, the general director of Fine Arts, Marianela Sallent, highlighted the relevance of the […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic paid a moving posthumous tribute to the outstanding painter José Cestero, by making his work the central axis of the traditional cocktail it offers to investors within the framework of the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2026, held in the emblematic Teatro Real. During the activity, […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Banreservas Volunteer Program released the book Stories of Dominican Life and Goodwill in Spain, a work that collects the testimonies of 34 Dominican women who have made Spain their home, highlighting stories of overcoming, effort and commitment to their families and their identity. The activity took place at the facilities of […]
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 […]
The celebration expands its impact with activities focused on personal growth, responsible entertainment, and social integration.Puerto Rico.- Eladio Carrión celebrated the fifth edition of SAUCEGIVING with resounding success, managing to gather thousands of attendees, in a day that combined entertainment, solidarity, sport and culture in the same space, the Néstor Morales Stadium in Humacao.
The already traditional social impact initiative that year after year has established itself as one of the most anticipated community celebrations in Puerto Rico and has become a pillar of the Sauce for a Cause program, of Fundación Rimas.
Carrión, as the host of the event, stayed close to the attendees, shared with them, and reiterated his commitment to continue elevating this initiative with each new edition.
“Every year we do SAUCEGIVING I realize how great something can be when it's done with intention and real care. I started this wanting to give something nice to my people, but what has happened since then goes far beyond me. Seeing kids enjoying themselves, families united, dogs finding homes, athletes and artist friends flying in from all over just to support… that's something that is priceless", highlighted Eladio.
One of the most outstanding experiences was the traditional Celebrity Softball Game, which featured the participation of internationally renowned figures from the sports world. Among them were Fernando Tatís Jr., Ronald Acuña Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ezequiel Tovar, Esmerlyn Valdez, Starling Marte, Edwin “Sugar” Díaz, Oneil Cruz and Alexis Díaz, who showed not only their athletic talent.
The event was attended by artists such as Tito El Patrón, Willy de Cultura Profética, Beto and Fofo from Rawayana, Brayy, Hydro, Jon Z, Marconi Impara, Ñejo, Noriel, Slayter, Danny Towers, Siggy Vázquez and El Gurú, among others.
About SAUCEGIVING
SAUCEGIVING is an annual event led by Latin GRAMMY® artist Eladio Carrión, conceived as a platform that integrates music, sports, entertainment, and social responsibility activities in Puerto Rico. Since its creation, it has promoted family unity, education, social inclusion, and animal welfare, establishing itself as a benchmark for events that generate positive changes in the community. SAUCEGIVING has become a pillar of the Sauce for a Cause program, reinforcing its commitment to social and community causes and strengthening the legacy of initiatives that promote social transformation.
The new action comedy “The Demolition Brothers” hits the screen as a proposal loaded with adrenaline, physical humor and non-stop spectacle, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, two of the most recognized figures in current action cinema. Set in Hawaii, the film bets on a classic "odd couple" formula, combining confrontations, chases, explosions, and situations […]
On Tuesday, January 27, support and administrative staff of the public education system of the municipality of Jarabacoa held a peaceful protest demanding a salary increase and better working conditions, under the slogan "For labor dignity". The demonstration is taking place in different educational centers in Jarabacoa, where janitors and administrative staff are showing up […]
The municipal district of Las Galeras celebrates the completion of the renovation work on the Priscila Bello basketball court, a project carried out under the management of the mayor Ana Reyes, which marks an important step in strengthening sports and healthy recreation in the community. This renovated sports facility becomes a modern, safe, and functional […]
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) expressed today its "great concern" about the internal turmoil taking place at the highest levels of the Haitian state at this delicate moment when it is urgently required that the members of the Haitian executive have stability and good judgment in decision-making and that the well-being of the Haitian people be […]
Washington.- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will receive Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Wednesday at the State Department headquarters, two weeks after she met with President Donald Trump and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. According to Rubio's official agenda, the meeting will be closed-door and will take place at […]
Bogotá.- The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, again referred this Tuesday to the meeting he will hold on February 3rd with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, at the White House, a meeting that he anticipates will be "determinant" for him and for "the life of humanity". "It's a key, fundamental, decisive meeting, not only of […]
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