Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic reiterated this Friday its categorical rejection of any form of violence in the country's educational centers, while expressing its solidarity with the teacher of the Juan Pablo Duarte high school who was allegedly assaulted by two students. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to the protection […]
By: Manuel Peralta La Altagracia, Dominican Republic. — A bus from the company El Dorado Water Park caught fire on the Imagine detour, in the municipal district of Verón-Punta Cana, province La Altagracia, leaving significant material damage and the driver with serious injuries. The affected vehicle, a white Toyota bus, was approximately 90% destroyed in […]
Santo Domingo. - Political and religious leaders agreed this Friday that the ruling of the Constitutional Court, which ratifies the acquittal of Víctor Díaz Rúa and Ángel Rondón in the Odebrecht bribery case, sends a clear message to the Public Prosecutor's Office about the need to present properly substantiated indictment files with sufficient evidence to […]
Santiago.– The National Police reported this Thursday the arrest and referral to justice of Waldyn Ricardo Ureña, alias “Wally” and/or “W”, identified as one of the alleged responsible for the death of the Venezuelan citizen María Isamar Villasmil Atencio, which occurred in March 2025 in the Las Charcas sector, in this city. The arrest took […]
Santiago de los Caballeros.– The Council of Councilors of the Santiago City Council declared this Thursday as a "Distinguished Visitor" to the Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, in recognition of his extraordinary artistic career and his invaluable contribution to the international projection of Dominican culture. The tribute coincides with the presentation of two concerts by […]
Kyiv.– Ukrainian athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scheduled for March 6, in protest of the decision to allow the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus under their respective flags. The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee announced in a statement that the Ukrainian delegation will […]
Miami (USA). — Inter Miami CF kicks off the 2026 season of the Major League Soccer this Saturday with the challenge of defending the first MLS Cup in its history and, at the same time, fulfilling its great obsession: to conquer the Concacaf Champions Cup. You may be interested in;MLS renews for 2026 with James, […]
SANTO DOMINGO, RD.- The Basketball Association of the National District (Abadina) will inaugurate this Saturday its first tournament of the year when they launch the youth (U19), in the male and female categories, at the sports center of the Ensanche Luperón club. The protocol ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, at 4:00 PM, at the aforementioned […]
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 […]
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), […]
Bogotá.- The Colombian Police and the Spanish Civil Guard arrested in Medellín Jhon Henry González Herrera, alias Medio Labio, identified as one of the main financial operators of the Clan del Golfo, the largest criminal gang in the South American country, and considered an "invisible narco", authorities in Colombia and Spain reported this Friday. The […]
New York.- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned US President Donald Trump this Friday that Iran "will respond" in the same way to the US if it uses "the language of force", while Washington continues to consider a military attack against Tehran. "If you speak to the Iranian people with the language of respect, we […]
Washington.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, hinted this Friday that he might be considering limited military action against Iran as a pressure measure to reach an agreement with Tehran to limit its nuclear program. "I guess I can say I'm considering it", he replied to questions from the press at the White […]
Barcelona.- They claim to identify with animals and act as such, covering their faces with masks, moving on all fours, jumping or crawling: they are the 'therians', a phenomenon that has gone viral on social media and that this Friday and Saturday will bring together members of the community in Spanish cities such as Barcelona […]
Moscow.- Russian authorities announced this Friday that they will replace the GULAG Museum, closed since the end of 2024, with another dedicated to the war crimes committed by the Nazi army during the invasion of the Soviet Union (1941-1944). "The Museum of Memory will open in Moscow. It will be dedicated to the memory of […]
The communicator Georgina Duluc responded directly but elegantly to the comments of Karen Yapoort, who since last year has called herself "the new queen" of the Premios Soberano red carpet, a title that Duluc has held. When asked if Yapoort represents her replacement on the red carpet, Georgina made it clear that she does not […]
Mexico City.- The head of Government of the Mexican capital, Clara Brugada, announced this Friday that the Colombian singer Shakira will offer a free concert in the Zócalo of Mexico City on March 1, in an event organized in conjunction with Grupo Modelo on the occasion of the centenary of the Mexican brewery. “Friends, I […]
The Dominican communicator and panelist of the program Esto No Es Radio, Gabi Desangles shined on Thursday night in the international coverage by being part of the backstage of the Premio Lo Nuestro 2026, an event held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States. Desangles was in charge of exclusive interviews and red carpet […]
Santo Domingo.- The singer Romeo Santos took advantage of his speech when receiving the award for Tropical Artist of the Year at Premio Lo Nuestro to send a firm message in defense of the Latin community in the face of the migratory situation in United States. During his intervention, the artist expressed that he will […]
Santiago de los Caballeros.– The Council of Councilors of the Santiago City Council declared this Thursday as a "Distinguished Visitor" to the Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, in recognition of his extraordinary artistic career and his invaluable contribution to the international projection of Dominican culture. The tribute coincides with the presentation of two concerts by […]
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.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Friday that starting February 24th, the new 2000 pesos banknotes, year 2025, will be in circulation. These banknotes, whose manufacture was ordered through an international public tender in May 2025, contain the same security features as the 2000 pesos banknotes currently in circulation, […]
U.S. President Donald Trump announced this Friday that he will impose a general global tariff of 10%, as part of the set of trade powers, known as section 122. Also, Trump mentioned that he would use another set of powers, called section 301, to initiate unfair trade practices, which could result in additional tariffs. "Effective […]
Punta Cana.– The executive president of the Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana, doctor Leonardo Aguilera, stated that the sustained growth of foreign direct investment in the country responds to the climate of institutional stability, respect for legal security and confidence in the public policies promoted by the Government. By participating in the panel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santiago.- The Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Norte (EDENORTE Dominicana) reported that temporary interruptions of the electrical service will be registered this Thursday, January 29, in several municipalities of the province of Santiago, due to maintenance work scheduled by the Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica Dominicana (ETED).
According to the statement, the work will be carried out on the 69 kV Canabacoa-Playa Dorada Transmission Line, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., as part of the preventive maintenance plan that ETED is developing to reinforce the stability and reliability of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI).
EDENORTE explained that the works will impact clients located in the municipalities of Santiago de los Caballeros, Puñal, Tamboril, Licey Al Medio and the municipal district of Pedro García, corresponding to the circuits CANA101, CANA103, CANA105 and CANA106, as well as DPED101, DPED105, ELJI101, MVCI101, PPRI101, ZFLI101 and PGAR401.
These interruptions will affect residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, including main avenues, residential areas, educational centers, industries, hotels, commercial zones, free trade zones, agro-industrial companies, fuel stations, gas plants, and water pumping systems.
Among the impacted communities are Canabacoa, Barrio Obrero, Los Álamos, Puñal Adentro, Limonal, Las Palomas, the Cibao International Airport, as well as free zones of Guazumal, Canca La Piedra and Licey, as well as important industries in the region.
The distributor clarified that these interruptions are not related to failures in the distribution system, but rather to technical transmission work carried out by ETED, necessary to improve the security and efficiency of the electrical service in the medium and long term.
EDENORTE asked for understanding from the population for the temporary inconveniences that may arise, urged users to take the necessary precautions during the announced hours and reiterated its commitment to keep its customers informed and minimize the impact of these tasks, as part of the efforts to strengthen the electrical infrastructure in the North region.
The minister brought the cultural identity campaign and two conversations about "The power of good words" to these cities. Barahona.– The Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, presented today in the provinces of Independencia and Barahona the campaign “We Dominicans Recognize Ourselves”, with a message aimed at reaffirming Dominican identity and promoting the recognition, preservation, and […]
Banco BHD has financed this real estate project since 2015, which benefits Dominican families. Santo Domingo Este.- Representatives of the VBC-RD Trust and Banco BHD held a meeting at the Energy and Mining Thematic Park of Ciudad Juan Bosch with the aim of evaluating new investment alliances aimed at strengthening the integral development and well-being […]
Santo Domingo.– The Independencia Corridor continues to demonstrate significant progress in the transformation of the Integrated Public Transportation System, by registering the mobilization of 178,094 passengers between February 16 and 19, 2026, as part of its test phase. During this period, the operation began with 34 buses in service on the 16th, transporting 31,684 users, […]
The city of whales dressed up for a night where tourism, art, and nature were the protagonists. Samaná.- Under one of the most imposing sunsets in the Caribbean, in the Marina of Puerto Bahía and in front of the natural sanctuary that each year receives the humpback whales of the North Atlantic, the peninsula did […]
With the participation of the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and the international organization Concordia, the Concordia Horizon Summit 2026: Dominican Republic was held, a high-level global forum that brought together leaders from the public and private sectors, and civil society to address the […]
Montecristi.- The approval of the energy interconnection project between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, by the United States Government, is pending publication. This is how the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, explained it, following the information released by President Luis Abinader himself, about the fact that said project already had the approval […]
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