Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reported that a weak prefrontal trough will be causing some passing showers, between weak and moderate, during this Saturday in several provinces of the country, with a gradual reduction in rainfall compared to yesterday. During the morning hours, showers accompanied by isolated wind gusts will be recorded […]
Santo Domingo. – The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, shared this Friday a series of personal and political memories, joining “trend 2016 VS 2026”. Through an Instagram post, the president evoked different moments of that stage when he decided to launch his presidential campaign, highlighting the support of his family as a fundamental pillar […]
Santo Domingo.- The United States Department of Justice reported that Esteffani José Vásquez Amarante, known as “Ethian”, was extradited this Friday to appear before a federal court in Puerto Rico, where he faces charges of drug trafficking and money laundering. The delivery took place 49 days after Vásquez Amarante voluntarily accepted his extradition. During that […]
El Seibo.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, led this Friday, along with President Luis Abinader, the inauguration of the Multipurpose Cultural Plaza, also known as El Seibo Bullring, expressed that this province is experiencing its best moment. Collado stated that the work, with an investment of 430 million pesos, marks a before and after […]
El Seibo.– The president of the Republic, Luis Abinader, led this Friday the inauguration of the Multipurpose Cultural Plaza of El Seibo, also known as Plaza de Toros, a work that he described as a milestone for the cultural, economic and social development of the province of El Seibo. During his speech, the president highlighted […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON.– The U.S. Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, showed a clear inclination this Tuesday to support state laws that prohibit transgender athletes from competing on women's teams in schools and universities. You may be interested in:Borja Iglesias responds with irony to homophobic insults received in Seville During more than three hours of hearing, the […]
Santo Domingo.– The Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, ERD, swore in the members of the Organizing Committee for the 55th edition of the Sports Games of the Armed Forces and the National Police, in an act held on the front esplanade of the Ministry of Defense. During the ceremony, the high […]
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. […]
Buenos Aires.- The President of Argentina, Javier Milei, announced this Saturday the invitation from his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to join the Executive Board for Peace for Gaza, a gesture for which he has publicly expressed his gratitude. Through his X account, Milei said: "It is an honor for me to have received tonight the […]
Puerto Rico.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, granted a full presidential pardon to the former governor of Puerto Rico, Wanda Vázquez Garced, who had been convicted of federal corruption, as well as to her two co-defendants in the case: the Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini and the financial advisor Mark Rossini. The […]
Washington.- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued five notices this Friday warning U.S. air operators of a «potentially dangerous situation» in airspace over the Pacific, ranging from Mexico to Ecuador, passing through Colombia and Central America, «due to military activities» and possible interference with navigation systems. The notifications, which will be in effect for […]
Caracas.- The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced this Friday the merger of the Ministry of Industries and National Production with that of National Commerce into a "new instance" that will be led by Luis Antonio Villegas, thus replacing businessman Alex Saab, a close collaborator of President Nicolás Maduro, in the cabinet. The announcement […]
Mexico City,.- Leonardo Ariel Escobar Barrios, the Colombian teacher who was reported missing since January 2, was found alive this Friday in the municipality of Juárez, in the northern state of Nuevo León, reported the Attorney General's Office (FGJ) of the state. "The #FiscaliaNL reports that thanks to the coordinated efforts of the state and […]
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 […]
Gets ready to start his successful European tour Santo Domingo, RD. — Venezuelan salsa singer Lemar presents his most recent musical release, “Para Siempre,” a salsa adaptation of the renowned song by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany García, in an artistic exercise that honors the essence of the original song from a new sound. Based in […]
Mexico City, Start the year with everything! Julián Gil takes the stage in 2026 with Somos Familia, a new production by TelevisaUnivision, by joining the cast of the new proposal by producer Ignacio Sada, whose premiere is scheduled for Las Estrellas and ViX in the second quarter of the year. With this project, the actor […]
Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee is once again in the spotlight of controversy after being linked to a lawsuit for alleged fraud, conspiracy, and breach of trust, related to a million-dollar business of padel courts. The legal action was filed by the Spanish businessman León Fernando Fixman, who claims to have been irregularly excluded from […]
Santo Domingo.- The humorist and actor Juan Carlos Pichardo Jr. celebrated this Thursday the arrival of his second child, a boy who will be named Juan Manuel Pichardo Paniagua, the result of his marriage to Carmen Paniagua. The news was shared by Pichardo himself through his social media, where he published several photographs with his […]
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. […]
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. […]
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the US dollar for this Thursday, January 15, 2026, as follows: In financial institutions, the dollar was quoted for purchase at RD$62.35 and for sale at RD$64.11. These figures represent almost total stability compared to the previous day, […]
Washington,.- The president of the U.S., Donald Trump, approved this Wednesday to impose a 25% tariff on a limited list of foreign semiconductors, in a measure aimed at taxing the sale of chips used in artificial intelligence (AI). According to a document published by the White House, the 25% tariff will apply to AI chips […]
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, […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Press Workers' Union (SNTP) announced this Thursday its action plan for the year 2026, with a view to strengthening that organization and defending the labor rights of its members. Manuel Ureña, general secretary of the SNTP, said to strengthen ties with the union's bases, for which they propose to hold the […]
A place between the Loma and the Atlantic Ocean that becomes a refuge for the traveler's soul. There is a corner located on the north coast, caressed by the breeze that tastes of salt and nostalgia, where the Atlantic merges with the land and leaves its mark on every stone, every wave, every soul. That […]
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.- Singer Martha Heredia, winner of Latin American Idol in 2009, announced the birth of her son and asked for prayers for his health, as the newborn is admitted to a medical center.
Through a message posted on her Instagram account, Heredia shared her feelings and the hope that accompanies her in this new chapter of her life.
"Working hard in my career without giving up because I am waiting for you at home with dad to give you a decent life full of love and family peace, with all the hopes of becoming that example of perseverance that guides you on the right path, my son, and you grow up seeing mommy and daddy fighting and working for you," wrote the artist.
Heredia also expressed his gratitude to God amidst the difficulties he faces.
“En medio de tantas pruebas Dios sigue siendo fiel, mostrándome su amor y su misericordia. Llegaste para enseñarme que hay que ser fuerte y confiar en el propósito divino. Les pido muchas oraciones, no pido más, yo confío en el Señor y siempre ha sido fiel”, agregó.
agregó Heredia.
The interpreter, who is in a relationship with the Mexican singer Gerardo Lares, had revealed her pregnancy in May of this year. Although she did not offer details about the baby's health, her followers and colleagues in the artistic world have expressed messages of support and solidarity.
Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Republic's Meteorology Institute (Indomet) reported that a reduction in rainfall is expected this weekend compared to previous days, although the influence of a frontal system located over the Windward Passage will still persist, which will continue to provide conditions for occasional rainfall, especially in the afternoon. Forecaster José Medina explained […]
Santiago de los Caballeros. – The City Council of Santiago de los Caballeros delivered this Friday an initial economic contribution of RD$2,337,500.00 to the pig groups that will participate in the Santiago Carnival 2026, reaffirming its commitment to the strengthening of popular culture and the preservation of the traditions that identify the city. The delivery […]
Santo Domingo. - The strength that the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) has historically exhibited, which has made it a resilient organization, lies in the strength it has in each demarcation of our territory and in the sections that operate abroad. The assertion is from Johnny Pujols, general secretary of the PLD, in the final words […]
Constanza. - Residents and family members of a young man killed in the San Isidro (La Tayota) sector of the municipality of Constanza, took the decision to tear down and burn a booth where illicit substances were allegedly sold, according to complaints. The event occurred after agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) had […]
Bonao. – The Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP), Bonao section, approved a plan of struggle that will be developed from Monday 19th to Friday 30th of January, during an assembly held at the CURCE-UASD Bonao campus, with the participation of teachers and union leaders from the education sector. During the meeting, teachers expressed their rejection […]
Washington.- Venezuela and the United States are making progress in the process of reopening the South American country's embassy in Washington with diplomatic contacts and meetings at the foreign ministry level this week, sources close to these meetings told EFE. According to diplomatic sources consulted by EFE, there have been advances between representatives of the […]
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