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Santo Domingo.- Social leader Julio Álvarez, originally from the Brisas del Este sector, in Santo Domingo Este, was awarded the 2026 International Youth Award, granted by the International Institute of the Americas for Development, in an event held in the city of Chiclayo, Peru.
This international recognition highlights his social and community leadership, as well as his firm commitment to youth development and volunteering, consolidating him as a true agent of change within and outside the Dominican Republic, demonstrating that his leadership today transcends borders and projects Dominican youth talent on international stages.
Álvarez dedicates this award to all the people who volunteer selflessly, highlighting the value of social service as a driver of transformation. Likewise, he expressed his gratitude to God, his mother, family, and friends, who have been a fundamental support throughout his career of service and community commitment.
Nationals
Should Mario José Redondo leave the country? Citizens respond
Santo Domingo. – A De Último Minuto team went out to the streets to find out the opinion of the citizenry about the case of Mario José Redondo Llenas and if they consider that he should leave the country after serving his sentence for the death of the teenager Paola Llenas Aybar. The question asked […]
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual assault against girl in La Vega
La Vega.– A collegiate court in La Vega sentenced Pedro Antonio Paulino Batista to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in events that occurred in 2023, accepting the request of the Public Ministry. The condemned must serve the sentence at the Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) El […]
Call for a day of remembrance and prayer at Jet Set this Friday
Santo Domingo.- The collective Movimiento Justicia Jet Set invited residents to participate in a prayer and remembrance ceremony scheduled for this Friday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be led by Father Rogelio and aims to offer a space for reflection and to honor the memory of those the community remembers. The organizers […]
Government will send a proposal to Congress to reduce funding to political parties by 50% starting in July
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican government announced that starting July 1st, a proposal for legal modification will be submitted to the Congress National, which contemplates a 50% reduction in the resources allocated to the political parties, groups, and movements recognized in the country. The initiative arises following a decision by the Council of Ministers headed by […]
Two men arrested with homemade weapons during operations in Azua
Azua.– Two men were arrested in separate incidents by agents of the National Police, after being caught in the act carrying homemade weapons during operations carried out on the night of May 4 in different sectors of this province. In the first case, Juan José Paredes, 39, was arrested after showing a suspicious attitude upon […]
Sports
Prosecutors file charges against Tiger Woods for driving under the influence after Florida accident
Miami, USA – The Martin County State Attorney's Office filed formal charges this Tuesday against golfer Tiger Woods for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in connection with a traffic accident that occurred on March 27 in Jupiter, Florida. You may be interested in: Tiger Woods temporarily leaves golf to receive treatment […]
RD joins this May 10th in the global Wings for Life World Run
Santo Domingo, R.D. — Everything is ready for the Dominican Republic to join the Wings for Life World Run this Sunday, May 10th, an international event that brings together thousands of participants simultaneously with the aim of raising funds for spinal cord injury research. You may be interested inr:“Una Cancha Pa’ Mi Barrio” arrives in […]
Queens of the Caribbean will debut against Turkey in the 2026 Nations League
Brasilia, Brazil. — The Dominican Republic women's volleyball team, known as the "Queens of the Caribbean," will begin their participation in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, facing the Turkish volleyball team on June 3rd at 12:00 noon, in the start of Group 2 of the tournament organized by the International Volleyball Federation. You may be […]
Colombia pays emotional tribute to cyclist Cristian Muñoz following his death
VENTAQUEMADA, COLOMBIA. – Colombian cycling bid farewell with honors to Cristian Camilo Muñoz, who recently passed away after an accident in European territory, with a massive caravan that accompanied his return to his homeland. The coffin of the 30-year-old cyclist was transported in a procession led by fire trucks and followed by dozens of vehicles […]
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Technology
They identify a spiral galaxy 53 million light-years away and discover a black hole at its center
The NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed with unprecedented precision the structure of NGC 3137, a spiral galaxy located 53 million light-years away. This observation, built from six different color bands, offers a key perspective to understand the development and life cycle of stars. According to NASA, NGC 3137 is located in the […]
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a lawsuit over misleading advertising of its AI
New York.- The tech giant Apple agreed to pay 250 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit in the United States that accused the company of misleading advertising by exaggerating the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its iPhone 15 and 16 devices. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, alleged that […]
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Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, says he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI
Los Ángeles.- Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, said this Wednesday in the trial against OpenAI that he was “a fool” to fund the foundation of the technology company, which he sued for changing its initial non-profit mission. «I was a fool who provided them with free funding to create a ‘startup’… I […]
The core stage of the SLS rocket for the Artemis III mission, scheduled for 2027, arrives in Florida.
Miami.- The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrived in Florida this Tuesday as part of the preparations for Artemis III, the NASA mission scheduled for 2027 and designed to test maneuvers in Earth orbit and lay the groundwork for the manned lunar landing that the agency plans for 2028. Following the […]
International
Trump says that in Venezuela they dance "in the streets" because of oil revenues
Washington.- United States President Donald Trump said this Wednesday that people in Venezuela are "dancing in the streets" for the economic benefits of oil investments in the South American country and assured that he met with the presidents of the main American oil companies. During an event at the White House, Trump praised the relationship […]
Wave of violence leaves three women murdered in less than a day in Honduras
Three women were murdered in different violent events that occurred in the departments of Olancho and Cortés, reflecting the insecurity crisis affecting the country and the increase in femicides during 2026. One of the most shocking cases occurred in Juticalpa, Olancho, where a minor of just 14 years old lost her life after being shot in the […]
One of Panama's most wanted is captured after being intercepted in an armored truck
The National Police captured Joshua Andrés Ruiz Batista, alias "Flapy," one of the most wanted for attempted homicide, during an operation in the Puente del Rey sector, in the corregimiento of Parque Lefevre. The subject was intercepted while traveling in an armored truck, an element that caught the attention of the authorities and is part […]
Fujimori promises to be president of Peru only for the 5-year term if she wins the elections
Lima.- Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who will compete in the second round of Peru's presidential elections predictably against leftist Roberto Sánchez, assured that, if she becomes president of her country in her fourth attempt, she will only be in office for the five years corresponding to the term. "I want to be very clear. If […]
Cuban meteorologists predict a "less active" hurricane season this year
Havana.- The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (Insmet) forecasts a 2026 hurricane season "less active than normal", with the possible formation of five hurricanes in the Caribbean and with a 40% probability that one will affect the island. According to an Insmet report, that value is slightly higher than the average climatological hazard for the Caribbean […]
Entertainment
Santiago Matías stops disrespectful attitudes towards Diana Laiz and Joseimar Muñoz on Planeta Alofoke
Businessman Santiago Matías, general producer of the reality show Planeta Alofoke, spoke out on the night of this Tuesday in defense of beauty queen and singer Diana Laiz and content creator Joseimar Muñoz, the most recent members of the project, after what he considered inappropriate treatment by some colleagues. During his intervention in "primetime," Matías […]
Bibi breaks, ignites Alofoke Planet with a sensual look
South Korean content creator Bibi once again captured the attention of social media after starring in one of the most impactful and commented moments within the reality show Planeta Alofoke, by presenting herself with a completely different image than the one she had shown since the beginning of the competition. During one of the days […]
DBT Empire, the label connecting urban talent with the global industry
The trap empire, DBT Empire, assumes leadership of 25 years within the music industry. Under the leadership of David Patrón (Marco David Díaz Flores), the independent label maintains a solid name in the United States, Dominican Republic, and Spain. A diversified and transcontinental portfolio. DBT Empire's financial resilience lies in the geographic and stylistic diversification […]
Aria Vega, the sensation of Colombian music releases a single
Colombian singer Aria Vega continues to consolidate one of the most important moments of her career with the release of “Cule Poco (sirena_besarico_costeña)”, a song that arrives to continue boosting the exponential growth she has been building in the music scene. With an increasingly strong identity and an evident connection with the public, Aria today […]
Shakira makes history by gathering two million people at her concert in Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Colombian singer Shakira made history in Rio de Janeiro by gathering two million people on Copacabana beach, according to official figures. The event became the most massive concert of her career and the largest recorded for a Latin artist, solidifying her position as one of the most influential figures in global […]
Opinion
The pre-campaign without an official starting gun, polls, activated machinery, and the succession dilemma that sets the path to 2028
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 […]
The new crisis doesn't start in the media, it starts on WhatsApp
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 […]
When corruption is not protected by the presidential band
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 […]
We have a permanent constitutional back and forth
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 […]
When the slander is coordinated and clumsy
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 […]
Economy
Ecuador and DR begin negotiations for a partial trade agreement
Quito.- Ecuador and Dominican Republic decided this Wednesday to begin negotiations to reach a partial trade agreement, the Ecuadorian Presidency indicated when reporting on the meeting, in Punta Cana, of the leaders Daniel Noboa and Luis Abinader, respectively. In a statement, it was indicated that both leaders agreed to advance the dialogues for the signing […]
Texas oil falls to $95 amid possible US-Iran deal
New York.- The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell this Wednesday by 7.03%, to $95.08 a barrel, due to a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. You may be interested in: Texas oil nears $100 after US rejection of Iran's plan for Hormuz At the end […]
Abinader and retailers highlight price controls in the face of global impact
Santo Domingo.– In an event that included the participation of President Luis Abinader, the president of the National Central of United Retailers (CNDU), Ricardo Rosario, assured that, despite the international impact generated by the conflict with Iran, in the Dominican Republic prices of essential products have remained stable thanks to the Government's support for farmers and the maintenance of strategic subsidies. While speaking at the closing of […]
Air Europa joins the world elite of sustainable aviation and is positioned as the only Spanish airline in the top 10
Madrid.- The airline Air Europa has been recognized as one of the most efficient companies in the world in terms of sustainability, according to the EmeraldSky 2025 report prepared by Cirium. The company has obtained the Gold distinction and has reached the fourth global position in the ranking of airlines with the lowest emissions in […]
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They present "Strategic Plan La Altagracia 2030" on a historic day for the province
Higüey. – The bishop of the Diocese Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia, Jesús Castro Marte, led this Wednesday the presentation of the book “Strategic Plan La Altagracia 2030”, in an event held at the Museum of La Altagracia that was described as a historic event for the province. The activity was organized by the Bishopric […]
Miami-Dade County and Dominican Consulate in Miami recognize Giannina Azar's career
Both institutions honor their 45-year career and the international impact of Dominican fashion Miami. — Renowned Dominican designer Giannina Azar was declared a “Distinguished Visitor” by Miami-Dade County, in the state of Florida, during an event in which she also presented a charity fashion show in support of a non-profit organization. The recognition was presented […]
Miami-Dade County and Dominican Consulate in Miami recognize Giannina Azar's career
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Dominican artisans shine at DATE 2026 with identity and tradition
Punta Cana.– Crafts and local cultural expressions continue to gain space within Dominican tourism, as was evidenced during the development of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026, fair organized by the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) with the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. Event […]
Archaeologist Harun Özdaş conducts technical tour in La Isabela
The underwater heritage expert toured the site with Dominican authorities within the framework of international cooperation Puerto Plata.– The Turkish archaeologist Harun Özdaş, an internationally recognized specialist in underwater cultural heritage, toured the ruins of the historical site of La Isabela, on the north coast of the country, as part of a visit aimed at […]
Editorial
Development for the border
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 […]
Tourism continues to grow
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 […]
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
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