Santo Domingo.– A strong explosion caused by a gas tank shook the In Tempo Villa Marina tower, located in the Villa Marina sector of the National District, leaving a balance of 5 injured, including two in serious condition, according to preliminary reports from the Fire Department. The explosion occurred on the second floor of the […]
Santo Domingo.- The Central Electoral Board (JCE) initiated this Wednesday the calibration and personalization process of the first laser-burned machines that arrived at the institution, in preparation for the renewal of the identity card and identity and electoral card. The president of the JCE, Román Andrés Jáquez Liranzo, accompanied by the titular members Dolores Altagracia […]
Santo Domingo, RD.– Journalist Salvador Holguín responded to the statements of the jurist Miguel Valerio, lawyer of Santiago Hazim, assuring that President Luis Abinader has proven to be a democratic leader and respectful of the independence of the powers of the State. Holguín affirmed that, thanks to that institutional respect, Valerio can freely exercise the […]
Hatillo, San Cristóbal.- The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, led this Wednesday the graduation ceremony of the XLVIII Promotion of Cadets of the National Police, composed of 64 new officers, 53 male and 11 female, trained under the Transformation Model, focused on strengthening a modern, professional, transparent and citizen-oriented police institution. Upon completing their four-year academic, ethical, […]
Santo Domingo. — Nayib Bukele, Claudia Sheinbaum, and Luis Abinader lead the first Ranking of Latin American Presidents compiled by SONDEOS, the Dominican firm known for its evaluations of ministers, legislators, mayors, and business leaders. This new report expands the geographical coverage of the consultancy, carried out in alliance with international firms, and is based […]
Santo Domingo.– The outfielder for the Gigantes del Cibao, Johan Rojas, was received this Wednesday with strong boos from the blue fans at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, in the first match of the francomacorisano team against the Tigres del Licey after his controversial statements of last December 3. Licey fans reacted with loud whistles […]
Santo Domingo.- The leader of the Gigantes del Cibao, José Leger, offered this Wednesday his impressions on the team's moment and the adjustments made for tonight's important game against the Tigres del Licey at the Quisqueya stadium, the first duel of a series of two consecutive matches against their direct rival in the standings. Leger […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Costa Rican duo of Felipe Porras and Gabriel Rojas achieved a dominant 3-0 (11-1, 11-8, 11-5) victory over Americans Reyansh Chandel and Ashvin Aggarwal, in the men's doubles modality of the 12 years and under category, during this Monday's day at the Junior Racquetball World Championship, which is being held in […]
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of young people, children and adults gathered on El Conde street, in the Colonial Zone, to participate in the XIV Conde Peatonal Chess Tournament, an event organized by the Pro Chess and Culture Foundation which for 14 consecutive years promotes this science sport outdoors. The president of the organizing committee, Aquiles Rodríguez, […]
LIMA, Peru. The Dominican Republic completed one of its most productive days this Friday at the XX Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025, guided by a great harvest in wushu, a historic achievement in golf, and outstanding performances in table tennis, athletics, and karate. In total, the country added 13 medals, consolidating itself in the seventh position […]
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, […]
Miami (USA).- NASA launched three missions into space this Wednesday that seek to map the heliosphere, the layer that surrounds and protects the solar system, to critically monitor space weather and to study how the Earth's upper atmosphere responds to the solar wind. The three missions took off from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
Nvidia is no longer just a graphics card manufacturer. The company founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, which was born with the vision of bringing 3D graphics to video games, has become the most valuable company on the planet, surpassing Apple and Microsoft with a capitalization of around $4.3 trillion. […]
New York.- Apple equips its AirPods with live translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German thanks to its new operating system, iOS 26, which launches this Monday on compatible devices. Starting today, the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, paired with iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence - Apple's artificial intelligence - […]
Madrid.- Teenagers have integrated AI into their daily lives, whether for studies or as a confidant in personal matters, although the majority also express reservations, including the use of images to create fake sexual content, according to 84% of them and 76% of them. These are some of the data revealed by the 'Así somos' […]
Caracas,.- The Government of Venezuela described this Wednesday as a "blatant robbery" the confiscation by the United States of an oil tanker off the coast of the South American country and warned that it will go to international instances to denounce "this serious international crime". "This new criminal act is added to the theft of […]
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, stated that the seizure of a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, carried out amid the escalation of U.S. aggression against the Bolivarian Republic, was carried out for "a very good reason". The president offered no explanation or details about such a step, limiting himself to indicating that his Administration […]
Caracas,.- The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, asked this Wednesday the farmers and fishermen of the country to be prepared to "break the teeth" to the United States, which maintains a military deployment in the Caribbean under the argument of combating drug trafficking and which Caracas calls a "threat". "The same productive hands we have […]
Washington,.- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Wednesday that his country intercepted and seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, raising tensions between Washington and Caracas. "We have just seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a large oil tanker, a very large one, the largest ever […]
Los Ángeles (EE.UU.).- Tourists from 42 countries covered by a visa waiver program would have to provide their social media history from the last five years to be able to enter United States, according to a new proposal presented this Wednesday by the Government of President Donald Trump. The initiative led by the U.S. Customs […]
Dominican-American entertainment journalist, businesswoman, and actress Genesis Suero once again ignites international conversation with her participation in the second season of the successful Netflix series Owning Manhattan, a production that currently ranks in the global Top 10 of the platform. Suero is consolidating herself as one of the most influential, charismatic, and talked-about personalities of […]
Alicia Machado reignited the controversy after making strong statements during a live broadcast on TikTok. The 1996 Miss Universe came out in defense of Fátima Bosch, the newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, but ended up generating controversy for the way she referred to two of the most recognized Venezuelan queens: Dayana Mendoza and Stefanía Fernández. […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- The urban music interpreter Don Miguelo surprised all his followers this Wednesday by formally entering the reality show of the communicator Vincent Carmona, better known as Dotol Nastra, "Only the strong survive". With his distinctive personality, Don Miguelo arrived with a chicken in hand, a bag with food, and a bottle of […]
Madrid.- The Madrid night dressed up last night to host the world premiere of Ozuna and Beele's album "Stendhal". Multiple celebrities from the world of culture, music, arts and society gathered at the Florida Park in Madrid to accompany the two stars of the urban genre in the launch of this joint project. A packed […]
Santo Domingo, RD - Urban singer Ángel Rafael Félix Díaz, artistically known as Donaty, publicly apologized through a video on his social media after being arrested by the National Police, following an incident in which he allegedly displayed a firearm during his participation in an event in Los Guaricanos. In the video, Donaty addresses his […]
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, […]
Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Appraisers Institute (ITADO) assured that around 40.9% of all credit in the national financial system is backed by assessable guarantees. “According to indicators from the Superintendency of Banks, the mortgage portfolio reached RD$404.986 million, with a year-on-year growth of 14%, confirming the strength of the mortgage market and the critical […]
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of December 6 to 12, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed this Friday. The agency stated in a note that the Government provided a subsidy of 173.6 million pesos so that these […]
The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented this Wednesday the report "Towards an inclusive and sustainable financial system 2025", in which it exposes significant advances, but also persistent gaps in the participation of vulnerable groups within the Dominican financial system. The study, based on surveys of financial intermediation entities and users, indicates that although progress has […]
Washington.- Costco sued this Monday the Administration of President Donald Trump, in an effort to obtain a full refund of the tariffs paid by the retail giant this year and to prevent those levies from continuing to be imposed while a Supreme Court case unfolds. In the lawsuit, the company indicated that the December 15 […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader denied this Monday that his administration plans to submit a tax reform at the beginning of 2026, clarifying that the rumors that have arisen in recent days do not correspond to any official decision. During his weekly meeting with the press, the president explained that the issue originated from a […]
Santo Domingo.- Each season brings a different vibe and colors are the easiest way to feel it. Knowing which tones will be trending is not just to "look fashionable", but to inspire you, refresh your closet and give your style a twist without complicating your life. The autumn-winter 2025/2026 palette arrives with a mix designed […]
Miami (USA).- The American digital artist Beeple unleashed a "pack" of robotic dogs at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair with hyperrealistic heads of tech magnates and art legends such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Mark Zuckerberg. The installation titled 'Regular Animals' captured attention at the fair that was inaugurated […]
San Francisco de Macorís, RD. – On December 2nd, the Health Mi Luz brand celebrated the official opening of its new branch in Plaza Caribbean, in an event that brought together authorities, strategic allies, influencers and figures from the social sphere, marking a significant step in its evolution as a platform for integral well-being. The […]
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has, since this month, one of the most innovative artistic exhibitions of the year: “Miguel Ángel Vivo”, an immersive exhibition that brings together the most emblematic works of the Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, including recreations of the Sistine Chapel, the David and the Moses. The exhibition will be available until […]
Santo Domingo.- Benito Antonio, one of the most prominent Dominican designers nationally and internationally, who has turned fashion into a vehicle of identity, purpose, and patriotic pride. From the age of nine, when he watched his mother sew, Benito Antonio discovered a fascination that would shape the course of his life. By eleven, he already […]
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.- Jobanny Mercado, a messenger for the company Moto Préstamos Los Ríos, reported that he was abusively detained without committing any offense, while carrying out his duties, by direct order of prosecutor José Miguel Mejía de la Cruz.
The arrest, which occurred under unclear circumstances, worries the messenger about the procedure and the lack of official information regarding the charges. But above all because the police officers who arrested him did not have a warrant from the prosecutor's office.
According to the employee, he voluntarily went to the Prosecutor's Office to request a service, but never had direct contact with the prosecutor.
“Él me está deteniendo, pero quien debe explicar la razón de mi detención es el fiscal. Cuando fui a la Fiscalía, fui a solicitar un servicio. El fiscal no quiso salir; simplemente mandó decir que esperara allí. Esperé durante un buen rato, luego me informaron que estaba almorzando, así que seguí esperando, pero nunca salió”,
explicó.
According to a video, the police officers who carried out the arrest did not know the reason for the detention. "One of them just said: 'We have the right to hold them for 48 hours for investigation purposes, so don't refuse,'" added one of the police officers who were making the arrest.
During his transfer, Jobanny Mercado expressed his bewilderment at the situation. "I haven't argued with anyone. The prosecutor is sending me to jail. The question is from the supervisor: under what charge are they detaining me? They told me it was for an investigation. Now they released me. So, the investigations must be clear. They detained me one or two days ago with that argument."
The Public Ministry has not offered a statement on the incident nor has it clarified the reasons why Mercado was detained and subsequently released without charges.
Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Institute of Meteorology reported that for this Thursday an increase in humidity and atmospheric instability is expected due to the approach of a trough associated with a frontal system, a phenomenon that will generate cloudiness, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms from the morning hours. Precipitation will impact with greater intensity […]
Tegucigalpa.- The presidential candidate of the conservative Liberal Party of Honduras, Salvador Nasralla, said this Wednesday that his party "won the elections by a wide margin" on November 30 and reiterated his demand for a "vote-by-vote count." "That's why everyone is asking for the vote-by-vote count, because the Liberal Party of Honduras won the elections […]
Santo Domingo.- These are the most relevant activities scheduled for today, Thursday, December 11, 2025, in different places of the national territory. Today's Agenda: 9:30 a.m. Launch of the corrective maintenance program "24/7 Christmas in the Classrooms", led by President Luis Abinader. Location: San Vicente de Paul Educational Center, SDE. 10:30 a.m. Launch of the […]
Bogotá.- The trip to Oslo by Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado was an odyssey that began on Tuesday with her departure from her country by sea to Curaçao, according to analysts' hypotheses, and was completed with a long plane trip of almost 9,000 kilometers to the Norwegian capital, with […]
Santo Domingo.– A strong explosion recorded this Wednesday in the In Tempo Villa Marina apartment tower, caused outrage among residents who claim that since the early hours of the day a strong smell of gas was already perceived throughout the building. "From early on there was a smell of gas, and I immediately alerted the […]
Santo Domingo. — The family of a senior citizen identified as Julio requests the collaboration of the citizenry to find his whereabouts, after he left his residence located in the Evaristo Morales sector. According to his family, Julio was wearing blue shorts and a t-shirt, as well as black crocs at the time of his […]
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