Santo Domingo. – Former Major League Baseball player and Dominican public figure David Ortiz made a firm call this Sunday for unity and citizen action in the face of allegations of alleged embezzlement and abuse affecting the National Health Insurance (SENASA), a situation that, according to him, directly impacts millions of Dominicans. Ortiz stated that […]
A message exchange on the social network X (formerly Twitter) between "Santiago Matías" and "Miguel Valerio" has reignited the public debate around the "SENASA-COBRA case", generating widespread reactions in public opinion. The communicator Santiago Matías published the following message: "It's better to live off likes and views than to defend thieves who steal the health […]
Santiago.- Relatives of the 14-year-old teenager Noelvy Jeremías Cabrera held a march this Sunday to demand justice for his murder and to demand that the authorities include in the investigation four other people who, according to their complaints, allegedly participated in the event that occurred on November 28, in the Parada Siete sector, Ingenio Abajo, […]
The ruling on the coercive measures requested by the Public Ministry against those accused in the alleged fraud of more than RD$15,000 million from the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa) will be announced this Sunday afternoon. The announcement was made by Judge Rigoberto Sena, after concluding the arguments of the Public Prosecutor's Office and the defenses […]
The businessman and communicator Santiago Matías, better known as Alofoke, responded this Sunday to the statements of lawyer Miguel Valerio, legal representative of Santiago Hazim, director of the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa), after referring to the march called in front of the Palace of Justice. Valerio had reported that he would attend the Courthouse to […]
Santo Domingo.- The Giants of Cibao outfielder, Johan Rojas, spoke after last night's game and reacted to the boos he received from the Tigres del Licey fans, assuring that he is not affected and that, on the contrary, he takes it as an additional motivation on the field. “Well, I never… I haven't been the […]
Madrid (EFE).- Manchester City took the victory from the Bernabéu, in the sixth matchday of the Champions League group stage, after coming back from the initial goal by Brazilian Rodrygo Goes in the 28th minute thanks to goals by English Nico O’Rilley in the 35th and Norwegian Erling Haaland in the 43rd, from a penalty. […]
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 […]
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' […]
Washington.- New York.- The United States Government extended its congratulations to the President-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, after his victory in the presidential elections of that country, and expressed its expectation that under his administration priority will be given to the fight against irregular immigration and the strengthening of trade ties between both nations. […]
São Paulo (EFE).- Thousands of Brazilians demonstrated this Sunday in several cities across the country against the bill advancing in Congress that seeks to reduce the sentences of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro and other participants in the coup attempts that occurred after the 2022 elections. Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, and São Paulo were […]
Panama City. - The National Aeronaval Service (Senan) of Panama reported this Sunday the seizure of more than three tons of drugs that were hidden inside a container at a pier in the Panamanian Caribbean. "The seizure of 3,205 packages of alleged illicit substance is confirmed, hidden in a container transiting through Panama, at a […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the immediate recall of Lucky Foods brand cinnamon powder from shelves and stores in 14 states, after determining that the batch contained lead levels above those permitted for human consumption. The alert, published on December 9, 2025, on the agency's official website, affects both consumers and businesses […]
Austin,.- A man died in Starr County, on the border of Texas with Mexico, after a shooting involving the United States Border Patrol, state authorities reported this Friday. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) indicated that the Texas Rangers opened an investigation into the incident. According to the first official data, the suspect was […]
The acclaimed artists Romeo Santos and Prince Royce officially announced this Monday through a reel shared on their social media their joint tour “Better Late Than Ever”, scheduled for the year 2026. The audiovisual material featured the participation of Dominican actor Manny Pérez and comedian Splou, generating great impact among the followers of both artists […]
A movie based on real events is among the most viewed on Netflix. It's Togo, a story that recounts the fundamental role of a dog in the serum run to Nome, Alaska, in 1925. The production, originally released by Disney in 2019 and which has been part of the streaming platform's catalog since December 2025, […]
Santo Domingo. - Influencer Pamela Villanueva Peña, known as “La Roja”, reported being a victim of vandalism after refusing to pay an alleged illegal charge for parking at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center in Santo Domingo where she went to visit the Christmas attraction Villa Navidad. The incident occurred in one of the areas […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – Rauw Alejandro will perform this Saturday the concert “La Noche Caribeña” at the Parque Eugenio María de Hostos, in which only attendees with tickets will be able to access, to guarantee the security and organization of the event This event is sponsored by the radio station La X102, produced by Gamal Haché […]
Santo Domingo, RD - The renowned Dominican urban artist La Ross María continues to surprise her followers, not with a musical release this time, but with the firmness with which she has decided to embrace her faith. After openly sharing her process of drawing closer to God, the young performer took a transcendental step by […]
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, […]
As a grim, somber, scandalous, extremely serious, cruel to the extreme case, a kind of collective frenzy and collective holocaust, the permanent attention judge Rigoberto Sena Ferreras, qualified the case of the multimillion-dollar fraud in the National Health Insurance (SENASA). "When one goes to the State to drain its institutions, it constitutes an act of […]
Santo Domingo,.- The Government decided today to maintain the prices of gasoline, diesel and propane gas for the week of December 13 to 19, for which, it assured, allocated a subsidy of 227.4 million pesos. In that order, premium gasoline will remain at 290.10 per gallon, while regular gasoline will be at RD$272.50 per gallon. […]
Former US President Bill Clinton traveled to Jamaica with Rolando González Bunster, President and CEO of InterEnergy Group, to see firsthand the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, the most severe weather event to have impacted the country in its recent history, and the reconstruction progress led by the energy company in key areas of the […]
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 […]
In the festive atmosphere that surrounds Villa Navidad, one of the most popular and anticipated spaces for Dominican families in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, a silent but deeply significant work is carried out: the promotion of values that strengthen coexistence, harmony in the home, and the protection of women. Amidst lights, music, and […]
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 […]
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.- Through social media, the influencer and content creator "El Chino RD" denounced that the police authorities demanded a permit to record videos on public roads.
Yeison Volques, the influencer's given name, who is dedicated to creating content about road education on the country's streets, explained that agents approached him asking him to present his permit to be able to record content at the intersection of Máximo Gómez and 27 de Febrero avenues.
"Este será el último video que verán de El ChinoRD, porque según la Policía Nacional no se puede grabar sin un permiso. No habrá más contenido sobre educación vial hasta nuevo aviso",
indicó Volques.
De Último Minuto consulted lawyer Luis Amado De Paula, who explained that in the country there is no law that prevents this type of action.
"Your freedom of expression and information established in the Constitution of the Republic is being violated, which in its article 49 establishes the following: “Every person has the right to freely express their thoughts, ideas and opinions, by any means, without prior censorship being established”, highlighted the jurist.
He added that numeral 1 of the aforementioned article establishes that "Everyone has the right to information. This right includes seeking, investigating, receiving and disseminating information of all kinds, of a public nature, by any means, channel or route, as determined by the constitution and the law," concluded De Paula.
Volques has 1.1 million followers on his Instagram social media account and dedicates his content to road education, both for motorcyclists and drivers who disrespect traffic signs and Dominican traffic law.
La Caleta. – President Luis Abinader highlighted this Monday the importance of La Caleta Underwater National Park as a space of tourist, historical and recreational utility for Dominicans, while announcing that the Government is studying the construction of a pedestrian bridge that facilitates safe access to this area, located in the vicinity of Las Américas […]
Azua. – The National Police in this province activated the search for a man accused of causing the death of another and injuring a second person, in an incident that occurred early this Monday in front of the 19 de Marzo park, in the municipality of Azua. According to the preliminary report from the law […]
Santo Domingo. - Deputies criticized on Monday the agreements of the Public Ministry that favor with house arrest three of the accused who admitted before the judge that they paid bribes to Santiago Hazim, former director of the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa), and other officials of that state entity, in the millionaire embezzlement of the […]
Bonao. – Pastor and renowned Christian writer, Jean Carlos Bautista, leader of the Centro Cristiano Soplo de Vida Bonao (CCSVB), announces the launch of his most recent work: “Enfermedades del Alma”. This new writing is presented as a timely and necessary work, focused on inner healing, emotional restoration, and deep care of the heart from […]
La Caleta. – The mayor of the municipal district of La Caleta, Máximo Soriano, expressed this Monday his satisfaction and gratitude to President Luis Abinader and the Minister of Tourism David Collado for the remodeling of the La Caleta Underwater National Park, assuring that with this work a space that was abandoned for more than […]
San Cristóbal.- The semifinal phase of the Superior Basketball Tournament of San Cristóbal (TBS San Cristóbal 2025) began with a spectacular day this Sunday, where the Buitres de Lavapiés and Lobos de Canastica teams managed to prevail in their respective commitments, taking the lead in their series scheduled for the best of three games. The […]
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