Los Alcarrizos.– A man who was actively wanted by the authorities died after being injured when he exchanged gunfire with National Police officers, during an intervention carried out on the afternoon of this Sunday near the 18th kilometer of the Duarte highway. The deceased was identified as Martín Díaz Martínez, alias “Mingo” or “Minguito”. According […]
Santo Domingo.– The assistant to engineer Ramón Alburquerque, Omar Wright, denied the rumors spread in unauthorized media about the supposed death of the political leader, assuring that he is alive, stable and lucid, although in a delicate state of health. During a press conference, Wright clarified that engineer Alburquerque "is talking and conscious", therefore he […]
Bayahíbe, La Altagracia. – A tragic event mourns the municipal district of Caleta after the death of a young man who drowned while working on the public beach of Bayahíbe, in the province of La Altagracia. The victim was identified as Keynmer Daniel Beltré Ubiera, 21 years old, who died of asphyxiation by immersion, according […]
Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader returned to the Chamber of Deputies the bill authorizing the payment of debts for works executed without a contract, approved last week under an urgent procedure and without being previously studied in committees. The return of the piece includes a series of observations from the Executive Branch, which must be […]
Santo Domingo.- The Government of the Dominican Republic expressed this Monday "its deepest condolences" to Spain for the tragic railway accident that occurred in Adamuz, Córdoba, in the south of the country, in which at least 40 people have died and more than 150 people have been injured. "The Dominican Government expresses its deepest condolences […]
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 […]
SANTO DOMINGO. The Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) will hold a mass this Thursday, January 15, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the death of engineer Roque Napoleón Muñoz (Polón), a prominent sports leader and former president of that organization. You may be interested in: Courtney and the bullfighting relief hold the Toros against […]
Santo Domingo.– The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, assured this Tuesday that the preparations for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are progressing as planned and with satisfactory results, after heading a meeting with the members of the Organizing Committee and officials of entities linked to the event. The president […]
The music streaming company Spotify announced an increase in the cost of its Premium subscriptions for the United States, effective from February 2026, which will directly impact millions of platform users. The adjustment covers the Individual, Duo, Family, and Student plans, and subscribers were notified through official channels. This move, announced on the company's press portal, […]
Samsung is ready to become a provider of 5G modem chips for Tesla's electric vehicles, starting with its Robotaxi line in Texas, United States. This was announced by The Elec. Although the South Korean company already supplied components to Tesla, this will be the first time it supplies 5G connectivity chips to the electric car manufacturer, […]
Truth Social is presented as Donald Trump's alternative in the social media ecosystem, aiming for a space of conversation without restrictions and with a structure that resembles Twitter in many ways. Launched by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the platform emerges as a direct response to the blocks suffered by Trump on other networks and […]
Madrid.- The social network X, formerly Twitter, has stopped working normally in several countries, including the United States, Spain, and France, around 3:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. GMT) for reasons still unknown. Users of the social network have reported to the page Downdetector problems with the service both in the mobile application and in its web […]
Beijing.- A Chinese application called '‘Have you died?’, created so that people who live alone periodically confirm their status through a simple daily registration, has become one of the most downloaded paid apps in the country and has reopened the debate on loneliness in a society marked by aging and the rise of single-person households. […]
In January 2025, the United States secretly attempted to obtain information about military installations, ports, and air bases in Greenland, reported this Sunday Berlingske, citing documents from the Danish Ministry of Defense. The documentation indicates that a U.S. military officer requested relevant information twice, with six days in between, from the Danish military command in […]
Washington,.- A 36-year-old Nicaraguan migrant died this week at the largest detention center for immigrants in United States, raising to three the number of people who have died in these facilities, located on a military base south of Texas. The man, identified this Sunday by the authorities as Victor Manuel Díaz, died by suicide, according […]
Bogotá.- Four people were murdered in a new massacre perpetrated by illegal groups in a rural area of the municipality of Padilla, located in the department of Cauca (southwest) of Colombia, the Army reported this Monday in a video broadcast through social media. "According to preliminary information, this event would be related to confrontations between […]
The NGO Amnesty International demanded this Monday the "immediate freedom for people imprisoned for political reasons" in Cuba, on the first anniversary of the release process in which, according to the island authorities, 553 people benefited. In a statement, the London-based organization stated that the releases were marked by their "opacity, lack of public information, […]
New York.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, refused to clarify this Monday if he considers using force to take Greenland shortly after warning in a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, that "he no longer feels the obligation to think only of peace" after he was not awarded […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- Producer Rafael Pina, artistically known as Raphy Pina, dedicated a heartfelt birthday message to Mireddys González, ex-wife of singer and composer Daddy Yankee, through a story published on his social media. Pina shared a photograph in which she appears with Mireddys and Jasselys, the daughter she had with the performer of “Gasolina”, […]
Santo Domingo, DR - A report prepared by a specialist hired by businessman Santiago Matías warns of an alleged oversight by the Dominican authorities in the registration and control of the Dominican National Anthem on digital platforms such as YouTube and other music streaming services. According to the document, there was a "lack of institutional […]
Madrid,.- The Spanish National Court Prosecutor's Office has, for the time being, rejected the request from Julio Iglesias's lawyer to be allowed to join the investigation against him, in order to have direct access to the content of the complaint for alleged sexual offenses being investigated in Spain. The Prosecutor's Office of the Spanish National […]
2016 once again took a prominent place on social media thanks to a new challenge that invites people to share photos and memories from that year. The dynamic consists of searching for images from a decade ago and republishing them, showing what personal, professional, or family life was like at that time. The trend has […]
Through social media, the team of the legendary artist Wilfrido Vargas shared a statement denying the false information that the artist had died after losing the battle against cancer. In the statement, the artist's office publicly thanked the displays of affection and concern, followed by categorically denying the false information that has circulated on social […]
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. […]
San Juan.- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced this Monday that it approved on Friday a disbursement of 415 million U.S. dollars for Jamaica, in order to alleviate the effects of Hurricane Melissa that impacted the country in October 2025 as category 5 and caused the death of at least 45 people and devastating damage […]
Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Republic leads the ranking of projected growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) real in Latin America for the year 2026, with an estimate of 4.5%, according to data published by the magazine Mercado, based on the World Economic Outlook of the World Bank. According to the report, the country is […]
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of January 17 to 23, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes informed this Friday. In that order, premium gasoline will be sold at RD$290.10 per gallon; regular at RD$272.50 per gallon; optimal diesel […]
Washington.- US President Donald Trump said Friday that he might impose a tariff increase on nations that do not accept his plans to take control of Greenland, arguing that the island is central to US interests. "I may put a tariff on countries that don't accept the Greenland thing because we need Greenland for national […]
IDB Invest approved a financing package of up to US$80 million for Banco Múltiple Promerica de la República Dominicana, S.A. (“Promerica RD”) with the aim of expanding access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and for green sustainability projects. The operation seeks to boost economic growth, supporting underserved segments and promoting sustainable investments. […]
New York. – More than 40 young Dominicans residing in the United States were awarded during the fourth edition of the National Youth Award, in the category “Outstanding Young Dominican Abroad,” held in New York City by the Ministry of Youth of the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Dominican Consulate General in New York […]
Valencia (Spain).- Salad or fruits are associated with the feminine, while meat is perceived as masculine. That is the main conclusion of a study by the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) conducted in Spain and Ecuador that analyzes how gender and age stereotypes influence the way we perceive food. The research, published in the International […]
On Saturday afternoon, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean Paradise project took place, officially marking the start of construction of one of the most promising real estate and tourism proposals in the Dominican Republic, strategically located in the Uvero Alto area, east of the country. The event took place in a pleasant and formal atmosphere, […]
La Altagracia.- The twenty-fifth edition of the Gran Concierto Altagraciano in the Basilica of Our Lady of La Altagracia, paid tribute to the patron saint of the Dominican people, through the musical excellence of the National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of maestro José Antonio Molina, and the special performance of the renowned saxophonist and […]
More than 1,600 people impacted by their 2025 Community Medical Missions La Altagracia.- The Puntacana Group reaffirms, once again, its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities in its environment, through the free medical care provided by its Puntacana Foundation (FPC). During the last year, the foundation carried out four Community Medical Missions, […]
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 […]
Los Alcarrizos. – The Municipal Council of Los Alcarrizos held a public hearing to socialize the project for the construction of a solid waste transfer station, with an investment exceeding 30 million pesos, executed with the support of the central Government and the Dominican Municipal League.
During the meeting, municipal authorities explained the details of the project and presented the technical and impact studies, which were prepared by a specialized external company, guaranteeing the environmental and operational viability of the work.
Mayor Junior Santos highlighted the positive impact this infrastructure will have on the municipality by significantly improving solid waste management. He also noted that this transfer point could become, in the future, a municipal company of Los Alcarrizos, dedicated to the reclassification and use of waste, generating jobs and contributing to sustainable development.
With the participation of more than 100 people, representatives of community and social organizations had the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, and make suggestions, which were heard and valued by the authorities present.
In the activity, representatives from the Ministry of Environment participated, as well as deputies Aldo Adón and Rafaela González, and councilors from the municipal council, headed by its president Primitivo Núñez, in addition to civil and governmental authorities and community leaders.
The City Council reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, citizen participation, and responsible management of solid waste, as part of a comprehensive policy for the well-being and sustainability of the municipality.
Los Angeles. – Paramount+ announces the production of Fear Not, a dramatic series based on real events that will star the acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway. The six-episode miniseries is inspired by the 2023 Vanity Fair article, True Crime, True Faith: The Serial Killer and the Texas Mom Who Stopped Him, written by Julie Miller, and […]
Santo Domingo, R.D. – Manuel Rivas, who served as the former director of the Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA), a well-known figure in the field of public transportation and state administration of the Dominican Republic, has passed away. So far, family members have not offered details about the causes of death, nor have they […]
Panama City.- The "uncontrolled" increase in the wealth of the super-rich in Latin America and the Caribbean in recent years, equivalent to almost the combined GDP of Chile and Peru, puts democracy in the region at risk by creating a social "imbalance" through the "purchase of political influence," Oxfam said on Monday. "While the wealth […]
La Vega, R.D. – The Regional Sub-Directorate of Investigation of the National Police in La Vega reported that José Alfredo Caspois de la Rosa, a Dominican, born on June 9, 1986, holder of ID card 047-0189970-2, against whom the arrest warrant no. 2026-AJ0004949 is pending, is wanted by justice. According to the official report, Caspois […]
Brussels.- The European Commission assured this Monday that "it is prepared to respond" to the tariffs that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose on eight European countries in the midst of a conflict over the control of Greenland, although it first bet on finding a diplomatic solution. «The priority […]
Santo Domingo. – The Ministry of Health began the delivery of specialized medical equipment with the provision of a transcranial Doppler to the National Institute of Transplant Coordination (INCORT), a technology that will strengthen neurological evaluation and timely decision-making in the processes of organ donation and transplantation. The delivery was made by the Minister of […]
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