Madrid, Spain.– Minister of Tourism, David Collado, revealed this Friday that the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) decided to cancel, four months ago, the contracts it held with the airline Iberia, due to deficiencies in the service offered to passengers traveling between Spain and the Dominican Republic. The information was provided during a meeting with journalists […]
SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS. - A man identified as Guillermo Henríquez was recently arrested in the El Naranjo Dulce sector, after being involved in an alleged domestic altercation. The incident, which was captured and disseminated by local media, exposes a complex situation of coexistence marked by alcohol consumption and reports of aggression. When questioned by […]
Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader, declared the creation of the Botanical Garden of San Juan de la Maguana, of high public interest, through Decree No. 38-26, dated January 23, 2026, as part of the actions aimed at strengthening environmental conservation, ecological education, scientific research and sustainable development in the province of San Juan. The provision […]
Santo Domingo. – A private school transport driver was nearly lynched by a crowd after being accused of allegedly molesting a minor he was transporting from her school, in an incident that occurred on Luperón Avenue. According to versions offered by witnesses at the scene, the driver, identified only as Darío, was traveling in his […]
Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader, accompanied by the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Carlos Fernández Onofre, led this Thursday the graduation and oath-taking ceremony of the new agents of the Thirty-Sixth Promotion of the Basic Instruction Course for Airport Security Personnel “Eugenio María de Hostos”, of the Specialized Corps in Airport and Civil Aviation Security […]
Madrid, Spain.– Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José Monegro, stated that the integration of sports and major events into the national tourism strategy consolidates the Dominican Republic as a comprehensive, competitive, and diversified destination. You may be interested […]
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 […]
New York.- Blue Origin, the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced this Wednesday that it plans to launch a network of 5,408 satellites by the end of 2027 to provide high-speed internet service to governments, data centers and companies. The satellite network, called TeraWave, is designed to offer "symmetrical data speeds of up […]
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]
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 […]
United States.– Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was identified as the man shot and killed by federal agents this Saturday during a protest against immigration raids in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred amid a growing wave of demonstrations against the immigration policies of President Donald Trump's government. According to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian […]
Abu Dhabi. — The trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States to try to end the war will continue next week in Abu Dhabi, a source with direct knowledge of the process informed the AFP agency this Saturday, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the negotiations. The confirmation […]
Madrid,.- The 46th edition of the International Tourism Fair concludes its first three days, dedicated exclusively to professionals, with a positive balance that reflects the excellent tourism performance and the forecast that it will continue in 2026. After three days of business and knowledge-oriented professionals, FITUR opens its doors to travelers on the weekend, who […]
Washington,.- United States destroyed this Friday a new boat allegedly operated by organizations linked to drug trafficking in the Pacific, an attack in which two people were killed and a third survived. The United States Southern Command was in charge of executing the new mission of the Southern Spear plan and announced the result of […]
São Paulo. - The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused this Friday the US president, Donald Trump, of wanting to establish a "new UN" with him as "owner", in reference to the Peace Board proposed by the White House to resolve conflicts. "Instead of correcting the UN, as I have been advocating […]
Miami.- Mexican actor Rafael Amaya will once again don the hat to play Aurelio Casillas in the tenth season of 'El señor de los cielos', an anticipated return that he considers "a tribute to the fans" and that has "a lot of material to tell". "This is a tribute to all the fans who have […]
San Juan. – The Arturo Somohano Philharmonic Orchestra of Puerto Rico will present a symphonic tribute to the repertoire of urban artist Bad Bunny in February, in a concert that will bring his music to the philharmonic format and will be staged at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce. The show, titled "Benito Philharmonic," […]
Santo Domingo.- The legal team of Santiago Matías confirmed this Friday that the criminal accusation filed by the communicator Manolo Ozuna was declared inadmissible, upon formally receiving an appeal against said judicial decision. The defense of Santiago Matías, led by lawyer Manuel Alejandro Bordas Nina, explained that the notification of the appeal constitutes a procedural […]
Santo Domingo.– Miss Universe Fátima Bosch will arrive this Monday, January 26, in the Dominican Republic to develop an institutional, social, and cultural agenda focused on raising awareness about autism, within the framework of the 70th anniversary of the Miss Dominican Republic organization. The universal sovereign will arrive in the country through the Las Américas […]
Santo Domingo.- Content creator Naydhelyn Vidal, popularly known as DJ Cocoo, left the “Extended Live” of Alofoke and was also awarded, after accepting a latest generation gamer computer as a reward, a decision that marked her elimination from the competition for the jeep valued at more than three million pesos. DJ Cocoo was one of […]
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, D. N.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed that the Government will maintain the prices of essential fuels without variation during the week of January 24 to 30, 2026, by allocating a subsidy of RD$128.7 million. During the period indicated, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be subsidized with RD$6.15 per gallon; […]
Madrid, Spain.- CEOs Carlos Rafael Manzano and Carlos Bernardo Manzano highlighted the strategic importance of air connectivity and alliances with airlines for the development of new tourism and investment projects in the Dominican Republic, especially in the Punta Cana area, during their participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). The executives explained that, more than […]
SANTIAGO, D.R. – Banco Caribe continues to strengthen its presence in the national territory with the opening of a new and modern branch in the recently inaugurated shopping center Ágora Santiago Center. This new facility is part of the strategic expansion and evolution plan of the banking entity, which is committed to a banking experience […]
Madrid, Spain. — Within the framework of FITUR 2026, the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF) of Madrid hosted the international conference “Beyond Tourism: Dominican Republic as a Hub for Health, Investment, and Migration”, a space for strategic analysis that brought together international experts, institutional representatives, diplomatic corps, the private sector, and the media. The event […]
Madrid, Spain.– The firm Tu Casa RD highlighted at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026 its commitment to strengthening Dominican tourism and promoting high-value real estate projects, by actively participating in this event that brings together the main players in the sector worldwide. During the day, Olga Santos and Rosanna Santos, company representatives, explained that […]
Santo Domingo, RD.– The agency OK Casting announced the celebration of the second edition of the OK Casting Award, which will be held in virtual format on January 31, 2026, consolidating itself as a platform for promotion, training and visibility for acting talents in audiovisual productions of television and cinema in the Dominican Republic. The […]
Santo Domingo.– The National Gallery of Fine Arts inaugurated the exhibition “Miguel Tió: Beyond the Real”, the first exhibition of the year 2026 in this emblematic cultural space, which will remain open to the public until February 26th. During the opening ceremony, the general director of Fine Arts, Marianela Sallent, highlighted the relevance of the […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic paid a moving posthumous tribute to the outstanding painter José Cestero, by making his work the central axis of the traditional cocktail it offers to investors within the framework of the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2026, held in the emblematic Teatro Real. During the activity, […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Banreservas Volunteer Program released the book Stories of Dominican Life and Goodwill in Spain, a work that collects the testimonies of 34 Dominican women who have made Spain their home, highlighting stories of overcoming, effort and commitment to their families and their identity. The activity took place at the facilities of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mexico City.- Senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez, coordinator of the Labor Party (PT) in the Senate, proposed to reform the General Education Law to prohibit the use of cell phones and other personal mobile devices during the school day in basic education levels in Mexico.
The initiative proposes to modify article 84 of the law to prevent the use of cell phones, electronic tablets, smartwatches, and any other mobile device in schools, except in emergencies or for special educational needs.
According to the proposal, teaching and management staff would be authorized to retain students' devices during school hours, in order to ensure compliance with the measure, and return them at the end of the school day.
When presenting the initiative, Anaya Gutiérrez explained that the proposal responds to a growing phenomenon in Mexican classrooms: the indiscriminate use of mobile devices and their impact on attention, school coexistence, and the formative sense of the educational space.
Prohibition of mobile phones in the classroom, under analysis in Mexico
In a statement, the legislator maintained that the objective is to restore the school as an environment of mindfulness, reflection, and integral human development, by favoring concentration, reading, critical thinking, and direct interaction between students and teachers.
Likewise, it was pointed out that establishing clear limits on the use of technology seeks to protect children's right to a quality education in a healthy and balanced environment, as well as reduce associated risks, such as cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and dependence on constant connectivity.
The senator clarified that the initiative does not intend to halt technological progress, but rather to ensure that technology is a complementary support in the educational process and not a substitute for human interaction in the classroom.
The proposal was referred to the United Commissions of Education and Legislative Studies for analysis and eventual ruling.
Santo Domingo. — The Dominican Republic's Meteorology Institute (INDOMET) reported that today a trough has been affecting the weather conditions in the national territory, generating scattered moderate intensity rainfall in different locations of the country. The rains have been recorded mainly in provinces such as San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, as well […]
Samaná.- The governor of Samaná, Teodora Mullix, moved to the Los Cacaos hill to provide direct assistance to a family affected by a fire that destroyed their home. During the visit, the representative of the Executive Branch made the delivery of household items as part of the immediate aid, and also informed that the Provincial […]
Santo Domingo.- These are the most relevant activities scheduled for today, Friday, January 24, 2026, in different places of the national territory. Today's Agenda: 9:00 a.m. Presentation of the first identity and electoral card to President Luis Abinader. Location: Auditorium Central Electoral Board.
Santo Domingo.- Following the dismissal of the rector of the Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA), Rafael Félix García, the communicator Eduardo Martínez recommended to the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, to consider the leader and official Welinton Grullón as an option to assume the direction of that academic institution. Martínez's suggestion is based […]
The expansion and reconstruction of the Guardarraya road, which connects Baitoa with Tavera, involved an investment of RD$ 241.1 million. Santiago.– President Luis Abinader highlighted the unprecedented progress made in infrastructure and social care in Sierra communities, while reaffirming new commitments to continue improving the quality of life of its inhabitants. President Abinader, accompanied by […]
Santo Domingo. — The president-elect of Chile, José Antonio Kast, arrived in the Dominican Republic as part of an official visit that is part of his international agenda prior to taking office. During his stay in the country, Kast will develop a work agenda focused on bilateral meetings, institutional exchanges and technical visits, aimed at […]
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