SANTO DOMINGO,. – The Public Ministry arrested four members of the Leonardo Da Vinci Institute this Saturday for their alleged responsibility in the involuntary manslaughter of Stephora Anne-Mircie Joseph, the 11-year-old girl who died by drowning on November 14 during a school excursion at the Los Caballos estate, located in Gurabo, Santiago. The detainees are […]
Santo Domingo. - Three people, including the former director of the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa), Santiago Hazim, his nephew Rafael Martínez Hazim and the businessman Eduardo Read, will remain under arrest at the Attorney General's Office (PGR) for their alleged involvement in a wide corruption network within the institution. According to reports, the detainees will […]
A man died this Saturday in the community of La Sabina, after the vehicle he was driving came into contact with the electrical wiring in the area, causing a strong discharge that cost him his life, according to information provided to this media outlet. Several police units arrived at the scene, headed by Second Lieutenant […]
Santo Domingo.- In addition to the former director of the National Health Insurance (Senasa), Santiago Hazim, seven other people went this Saturday to the Attorney General's Office (PGR) within the framework of the investigation for an alleged case of administrative corruption in that institution. Among those present was Eduardo Read, owner of the company Khersum […]
Santo Domingo.- Former director of the National Health Insurance (Senasa), Santiago Hazim, went to the facilities of the Attorney General's Office (PGR) this Saturday morning, amid the investigation against him for alleged administrative irregularities committed during his tenure. Hazim entered the building without making statements to the press, despite the questioning from the journalists who […]
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of young people, children and adults gathered on El Conde street, in the Colonial Zone, to participate in the XIV Conde Peatonal Chess Tournament, an event organized by the Pro Chess and Culture Foundation which for 14 consecutive years promotes this science sport outdoors. The president of the organizing committee, Aquiles Rodríguez, […]
LIMA, Peru. The Dominican Republic completed one of its most productive days this Friday at the XX Bolivarian Games Ayacucho-Lima 2025, guided by a great harvest in wushu, a historic achievement in golf, and outstanding performances in table tennis, athletics, and karate. In total, the country added 13 medals, consolidating itself in the seventh position […]
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican ex-baseball player David Ortiz received this Friday the 2025 Humanitarian Award (original title in English) awarded by The Trust For The Americas (institution affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS)) for his work leading a foundation dedicated to helping children with heart problems. Ortiz founded the organization "David Ortiz Children's […]
New Delhi (EFE).- Indian child Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, only three years old, has become the youngest chess player in the world to enter the ranking of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), after achieving this Friday his first official rating in approved tournaments. You may be interested in:Aguilas maintain dominance and Jerar Encarnación guides 4-2 victory […]
LIMA, Peru.– Athletics regained the spotlight for the Dominican delegation by winning one gold medal, one silver medal, and two bronze medals, while boxing contributed two silver medals and karate added a bronze in kata during the day on Thursday at the XX Bolivarian Games 2025, which are being held in this city. You may […]
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' […]
Tegucigalpa.- The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Honduras, Ana Paola Hall, attributed this Saturday to "technical problems" the fall of the scrutiny system of last Sunday's general elections. Hall stated in statements to journalists that he wanted to "make it very clear that this CNE has the firm will for the disclosure […]
New Delhi.- At least 23 people died, including several tourists, early Sunday during a fire that broke out in a nightclub in the popular vacation state of Goa, on the west coast of India, authorities reported. "Today is a painful day for everyone in Goa. A serious incident in Arpora claimed the lives of 23 […]
Mexico City.- Mexican authorities arrested this Saturday in the state of Quintana Roo, in the Mexican Caribbean, Emilio Alejandro ‘N’, alias ‘Danone’ who is considered the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in the region. In a statement, the Secretariat of Citizen Security of the state reported the arrest of the subject, who […]
Havana,. – Hundreds of people gathered this Saturday in Havana in support of Venezuela and President Nicolás Maduro amid the escalation of tensions with the United States, which maintains a military deployment in the waters of the Caribbean Sea near the South American country under the argument of combating drug trafficking. Cuban Minister of Foreign […]
Tunis,.- Thirteen people died and 35 were injured of varying severity this Saturday in a bus accident in Beni Abbes, in eastern Algeria, where the authorities are investigating the causes and circumstances in which the accident occurred, reported Algerian state television. Shortly after the event became known, the Algerian Prime Minister, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, expressed his […]
Santo Domingo. — Amid an explosion of energy, lights, and euphoria, the musical duo Alleh & Yorghaki offered this Saturday night one of the most emotional concerts of their career in the country, where they especially thanked the Dominican Republic for being "the first place that opened its doors to them" when they were just […]
San Juan.- The legendary Puerto Rican musician Rafael Ithier, one of the founders of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, passed away this Saturday at the age of 99 due to health complications, confirm several artists on their social media. He is survived by his wife Carmen Soto and his children Carlos and Pedro, and […]
New Delhi.- British actor Hugh Grant said this Saturday in India that Netflix's purchase of Warner is "another bad news for those who enjoy the cinematic experience". "I find it hard to watch a movie on a streaming platform. In fact, I hate it," Grant said at a leadership forum organized by the Indian newspaper […]
Following the public infidelity and scandalous separation, the bond between Christian Nodal and Cazzu was severely strained, and they are still struggling to reach an agreement regarding the support for their common daughter, Inti. Mexican media revealed an alleged lawsuit filed by the singer against the Argentinian. The host Pati Chapoy announced an alleged legal […]
Today, the businessman and communicator Santiago Matías, known to all as Alofoke, celebrates his 44th birthday at one of the most important and satisfying moments of his life. Matías reaches this age with a different maturity, with the fruits of years of constant work and with an entire country recognizing the impact he has had […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented this Wednesday the report "Towards an inclusive and sustainable financial system 2025", in which it exposes significant advances, but also persistent gaps in the participation of vulnerable groups within the Dominican financial system. The study, based on surveys of financial intermediation entities and users, indicates that although progress has […]
Washington.- Costco sued this Monday the Administration of President Donald Trump, in an effort to obtain a full refund of the tariffs paid by the retail giant this year and to prevent those levies from continuing to be imposed while a Supreme Court case unfolds. In the lawsuit, the company indicated that the December 15 […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader denied this Monday that his administration plans to submit a tax reform at the beginning of 2026, clarifying that the rumors that have arisen in recent days do not correspond to any official decision. During his weekly meeting with the press, the president explained that the issue originated from a […]
Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Republic received 10,284,251 visitors between January and November this year, which represents a growth of 3.1% compared to the same period of 2024 and 13% compared to that of 2023, the Ministry of Tourism of the Caribbean country reported this Monday. By air, from January to November 2025, the Dominican […]
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 […]
Santo Domingo.- Benito Antonio, one of the most prominent Dominican designers nationally and internationally, who has turned fashion into a vehicle of identity, purpose, and patriotic pride. From the age of nine, when he watched his mother sew, Benito Antonio discovered a fascination that would shape the course of his life. By eleven, he already […]
Santo Domingo. - The Senate of the Republic sponsored the master conference “Understanding gender violence: concepts, contexts and cases”, given by the Spanish specialist Miguel Lorente, who warned about the persistence of cultural stereotypes that continue to justify violence against women in different social environments. When offering the welcoming words, Senator Rafael Barón Duluc expressed […]
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.– The National Office of Support for Penitentiary Reform (ONAPREP) welcomed the approval of this law and highlighted its immediate impact on the stability and efficiency of the penitentiary system, weakened by administrative dispersion and lack of autonomy.
“La creación del Ministerio de Justicia garantiza que los avances en materia de reforma penitenciaria no se reviertan con cada cambio de gestión. Esta ley le otorga estabilidad institucional al sistema y lo convierte en una prioridad del Estado”,
expresó el director de ONAPREP, Roberto Santana.
For more than six decades, the prison system has been divided between the Attorney General's Office, the Army, and the National Police, without unified direction or its own budget. This reality has hindered its development and compromised citizen security.
“¿Cómo puede funcionar un sistema dirigido por varias entidades diferentes, donde ni siquiera se puede designar al personal básico? El Ministerio de Justicia llega para romper con esa fragmentación y construir una estructura sólida, eficiente y profesional”,
enfatizó Santana.
The new law will also allow the penitentiary system to fulfill its true function: to guarantee the rehabilitation and reintegration of people deprived of their liberty, which will directly affect the reduction of crime.
ONAPREP considers this progress to be the starting point for a true transformation in prison management and calls on the Dominican State to accelerate the implementation of this new institutional framework.
“Ya no hay excusas. La ley ha sido aprobada en el Congreso Nacional y una vez promulgada por el presidente Luis Abinader, aplicarla con decisión y compromiso. Vamos adelante con la reforma penitenciaria”,
Santo Domingo.- Last night, dozens of fans began arriving at the Óvalo de La Feria Ganadera where Alleh and Yorghaki will present their highly anticipated concert in Santo Domingo. The excitement was felt not only in the atmosphere, but also in the way many of them decided to dress: with outfits inspired by “a starry […]
Santo Domingo. - The mayor, Betty Gerónimo, initiated the grand Christmas in the North Mirador Park, where hundreds of people came to welcome this season so eagerly awaited by many, to whom they thanked for having recreated this space for the 2025 Christmas festivities. Municipal authorities thanked Betty Gerónimo for showing them that they also […]
Santo Domingo. - Immigration and Consular Law expert lawyer, Sabet Cruz, clarified the recent confusion about consular interviews derived from the provisions implemented since October. He pointed out that it is not correct to state that all applicants must attend an interview, as this requirement only applies to senior citizens applying for a visa for […]
Santo Domingo. - Members of the Prosecutor's Office for the Prosecution of Narcotic Drugs in Santiago and officers from the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), supported by the Customs Directorate (DGA), arrested four men who were part of an international drug trafficking structure, during operational intelligence work, carried out at the International Airport of […]
Santo Domingo. - The presidents of the World Racquetball Federation, Osvaldo Maggi of Uruguay, and the Dominican Federation, Rafael Fernández, opened this Friday the XXXI Junior World Tournament of the discipline with nearly 300 players from 15 nations from two continents, who will compete until Saturday the 13th. Maggi and Fernández welcomed the presence of […]
San Juan de la Maguana. – Members of the Dominican Republic Army (ERD), assigned to the Guanito Checkpoint, arrested the Dominican citizen Nelio Familia, after being caught transporting six Haitian nationals in an irregular migratory condition, who were being transported hidden along with edible goods. The arrest occurred when soldiers from the ERD inspected the […]
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