Santo Domingo.- Former supervisor of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the Dominican Republic, Melitón Cordero, was released on provisional bail by a federal court in the United States, subject to compliance with several judicial conditions. The order, issued on February 13, 2026, stipulates that Cordero must appear again before the court on March 6. […]
San Francisco de Macorís. — Fiordaliza Lantigua, 32 years old, remains admitted to a health center after being injured by gunshot wounds in an event that occurred in the Mamá Tingó sector, in the Vista al Valle area. From the room where she is receiving medical attention, the woman recounted that she arrived at the […]
Santo Domingo.- Members of the Investigation Division (DICRIM) of the National Police, based in Villa Hermosa, province La Romana, arrested in flagrante delicto three people accused of throwing stones at vehicles traveling on the Autovía del Este, near the La Romana toll, with alleged robbery purposes. The detainees are Julio Adorfo Aquino Solano (a) “Rolandito”, […]
Azua.– The archaeological project “Following the remains of cacique Enriquillo” has so far recorded the discovery of 13 human remains as part of the scientific work being carried out in the ruins of Pueblo Viejo, as a result of a scientific process that continues more than 10 years of historical, documentary and archaeological research sponsored […]
Santo Domingo. — The rector of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Editrudis Beltrán Crisóstomo, received in the Rector's Office the winning students of the “Win the Semester” contest, to whom he offered a welcome message focused on discipline, perseverance and commitment to knowledge as pillars for personal improvement and the development of the […]
SANTIAGO. – Dominican boxer Ezequiel Medina offered one of the most forceful performances of the second date of the 2026 International Boxing Independence Cup, by prevailing with ample dominance over the American Arturo Acevedo IV in the roof of the Club Cupes. You may be interested in:Minister of Sports contributes RD$ 1.3 million for Boxing […]
SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS. – The Basketball Association of San Pedro de Macorís (Abasapema) held its accountability assembly this Tuesday, in which it presented the economic report for 2025 and announced the program of activities for 2026. You may be interested in:Luisito Mercedes Academy will inaugurate Independence Tournament with teams from all over the country […]
Washington. – Legendary American golfer Tiger Woods left open the possibility of competing in the next Masters Tournament, the first ‘major’ tournament of the season scheduled for April, which would mark his return to high competition after almost two years of inactivity. You may be interested in: Tiger Woods turns 50, established as a legend […]
SANTO DOMINGO. - The 47th edition of the National Independence Cycling Tour will begin next Tuesday, the 24th, with the participation of 144 cyclists from 24 national and international teams. You may be interested in;Minister of Sports contributes RD$ 1.3 million for Boxing Cup The highest competition of national cycling is an event organized by […]
Santiago de los Caballeros. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, delivered one million 300 thousand pesos as a contribution from the Dominican Government for the 45th International Independence Boxing Cup, which is being held in this city. You may be interested in: New York Yankees hold a charity event and benefit more than 100 […]
Security in web browsers is more crucial than ever, as they have become one of the main targets of cybercriminals. Chrome, the most used browser worldwide, constantly faces attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, forcing Google to quickly release patches to protect its users. Recently, the company has released an emergency update that fixes the first zero-day vulnerability of […]
Santo Domingo.– HONOR positioned itself as the fastest-growing international smartphone manufacturer in 2025, recording an expansion of 55% in shipments during the first three quarters of the year, according to a report by the analysis firm Omdia. The study places the company as the most dynamic brand among the top 10 global sellers, driven by […]
Brussels.- The Chinese platform TikTok said this Friday that the investigation carried out by the European Commission, which concludes that this social network has an "addictive" design for its users, is based on "a categorically false and totally unfounded description". "We will take all necessary measures to challenge these findings by all means at our […]
Roblox has taken a key step in the evolution of video game creation platforms with the launch of its 4D Creation feature. This tool, powered by artificial intelligence, allows users to generate interactive and functional objects simply by describing what they want in natural language. The new feature, currently available in beta, represents a significant […]
Granada (Spain).- An international team of scientists found that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make mistakes when answering questions that require conceptual reasoning and not mere internet searches, which reveals that it still does not equal human thought in complex academic tasks. As detailed this Thursday in a statement by the University of Granada (UGR), […]
Lima.- The new interim president of Peru, the leftist José María Balcázar, reaffirmed on his first day as president his controversial stance on early sexual relations, which he says help the psychological future of women and which already caused outrage in 2023 when he was a congressman. "I never change my opinion, I am a […]
At least six police vehicles and a dozen plainclothes officers stormed Sandringham estate in Norfolk this Thursday morning with the aim of arresting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, following accusations of "suspicion of misconduct in the exercise of a public office" related to the Epstein files. The emails and documents that led to […]
Washington.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this Thursday that his country will contribute about 10 billion dollars to the Peace Board he created to resolve world conflicts, starting with that of Gaza. «I want you to know that the U.S. will make a contribution of 10 billion dollars to the Peace […]
United States.- Arizona authorities are intensifying the search for Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old missing woman, resorting to new strategies after failing to obtain results in traditional DNA databases. According to Fox News, the American network reported that the FBI decided to use genetic genealogy to advance the identification of the alleged perpetrator, after unsuccessfully analyzing […]
Buenos Aires.- Las airlines operating in Argentina announced the cancellation of dozens of flights due to the general strike that will take place this Thursday in the country to protest against the labor reform project promoted by the Government of Javier Milei. The state-owned Aerolíneas Argentinas, the country's main airline, said on Wednesday that due […]
Miami, Florida.- Dominican communicator and actress Georgina Duluc is preparing to experience a historic moment in her career, walking for the first time on the magenta carpet of the Premio Lo Nuestro, a special guest of Univision, on a night where glamour and haute couture will be the protagonists. For this special occasion, Duluc will […]
The Dominican communicator Gabi Desangles spoke out this Wednesday about the controversy generated on social media after not having been considered as a presenter of the red carpet of the Soberano Awards 2026. Her statements were made during a meeting with the press within the framework of the rehearsals of Premio Lo Nuestro 2026. Desangles, […]
New York.- Singer Miley Cyrus will reunite with the character that launched her to stardom to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the popular children's series 'Hannah Montana', which became a global phenomenon, which Disney+ will broadcast on March 24. "Going back to where it all began. The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special premieres on March […]
Santo Domingo.– The play "Sin pedir permiso", written, produced and starring Tania Báez, will be presented at Escenario 360 on March 19, 20, 21 and 28. Under the direction of Waddys Jáquez, this proposal has achieved a sold-out in the first three performances, opening a new performance on March 28 at 6pm. The play brings […]
Santo Domingo.- The public trajectory of Ashley Mariel Victoriano Sánchez, artistically known as Masha, is once again at the center of the national debate after the shooting that occurred early this Monday morning, where Dominic Natalia Gómez Cabrera, 22, who was traveling in the same vehicle as the urban exponent, died. This fact is not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Austin (USA),- Oil companies operating in Venezuela will be able to pay local taxes and levies to the Government of this Latin American country without being sanctioned by United States, as indicated this Wednesday by the Department of the Treasury. In a license issued today by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Washington indicated […]
Havana,.- The Cuban peso marked a historic low in the informal market this Tuesday, depreciating to 500 units per US dollar, amid growing pressure from Washington on the island. The benchmark indicator of the informal market, published daily by the independent media outlet El Toque, reached this mark after a 15% decrease in the relative […]
The Dominican Republic is positioned among the countries with the best economic growth prospects globally, according to projections from the "Harvard Growth Lab," a research center at Harvard University. According to the Atlas of Economic Complexity, the country would register an average annual growth of 3.82% in its real GDP between 2024 and 2034, placing […]
Caracas.- In Venezuela 38,610 new vehicles were sold last year, an increase of 119.9% compared to 2024, when 17,558 were sold, the sector reported this Tuesday, which predicts a growth of over 29% for 2026, with more than 50,000 units. From the total sold last year, 41% -16,030 vehicles- were assembled in the country, the […]
San Salvador.- The Government of El Salvador anticipates approximately $55 million in tourism revenue from the Central American residency of Colombian singer Shakira, which consists of five concerts in San Salvador, two of which took place this past weekend, according to official projections shared this Monday. The head of the Ministry of Tourism, Morena Valdez, […]
Miami, Florida. — In a context where artificial intelligence redefines competitiveness globally, Dominican Jack Mateo, developed a strategic agenda at the Miami Dade College (MDC), focused on training in AI applied to the business sector. The AI expert held a meeting with Pedro Santos, Executive Director of Emerging Technologies at MDC, in which initiatives aimed […]
Santo Domingo. – The General Directorate of Livestock, headed by its director, Abel Madera, made a solemn floral offering at the Altar de la Patria, as part of the commemorative acts of the 182nd anniversary of the National Independence. The ceremony was held in honor of the Founding Fathers: Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario […]
A sleep specialist assures that intimacy before bed can promote a deeper and more restorative rest. According to the specialist, if a person has difficulty falling asleep, having sex before sleeping could help them relax and sleep better during the night. The benefit is not solely due to physical effort. When intimacy occurs with someone […]
Santo Domingo.– Considered by many Dominican women as the “crush” of Dominican politics, the senator of the National District, Omar Fernández, set social media on fire this Valentine's Day by sharing a romantic message with his partner. "Chilling on the beach, accompanied by my Valentine, the future Mrs. Fernández", wrote the legislator on his Instagram […]
People who follow a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, have an 18% to 24% lower risk of mortality from all causes, which can mean two to three more years of life expectancy, according to a study based on 103,649 participants. After analyzing the information on the diet and genetic characteristics of these people […]
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 […]
Panama.- The American coffee chain Starbucks announced this Thursday that it will open its first flagship coffee shop in Latin America and the Caribbean in El Salvador, and that it also plans to expand to Honduras and Guatemala.
The company announced the opening of Casa Bou in El Salvador, the first flagship coffee shop in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on art and youth, according to a press release issued this Thursday in Panama.
This flagship store will be located in the historic center of San Salvador, and will celebrate Starbucks' 15th anniversary in the market and function as a space for youth empowerment through art, education, and community connection.
In addition to this opening, Starbucks announced its intention to expand to other new cities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Tegucigalpa in Honduras, and Las Flores and Mazatenango in Guatemala.
According to the company, the company currently has more than 1,800 stores in 26 Latin American and Caribbean markets, with the participation of more than 24,000 employees, an investment that reflects its "long-term strategy in the region: to grow steadily, invest in local talent and offer community-driven retail experiences in new and existing markets".
"América Latina y el Caribe son parte central de la historia de Starbucks: no solo como el origen de gran parte de nuestro café, sino también como una de nuestras regiones de mayor dinamismo en crecimiento minorista",
afirmó el vicepresidente senior y presidente de Starbucks Latinoamérica y el Caribe, Ricardo Arias-Nath, de acuerdo con el comunicado.
This expansion contrasts with Starbucks' announcement on September 25th, when it reported that it will close about 400 stores in North America and lay off about 900 employees as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.
Santo Domingo.- Since 2010, social media has been the perfect stage for digital trends and movements to grab headlines and become global phenomena. In this Throwback Thursday, we take a look at those trends that not only dominated the internet, but also remind us today that time passes faster than we think. In 2011, millions […]
Santo Domingo.- The Superior Administrative Court postponed until next Thursday, February 26, the hearing of the precautionary measure filed by the company Dekolor, S.R.L. against the National Institute of Transit and Terrestrial Transportation (Intrant). The legal action was filed with the aim of protecting the stability of employees and the rights of creditors, given the […]
Moscow, Feb 19 (EFE).- The Kremlin defended today the participation of its Paralympic athletes with flag and anthem in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, which has caused great discomfort to the Ukrainian authorities and the protest of the European Union (EU) Sports Commissioner. You may be interested in: MLS renews for 2026 with James, Werner and […]
San Francisco de Macorís. – The Gigantes del Cibao confirmed the continuity of veteran player Leury García, who signed a contract to return with the Cibao team and face what will be his 11th season in the franchise. You may be interested in: Licey announces the continuity of its manager Gilbert Gómez and the return […]
The Congress of the Republic elected José María Balcázar, parliamentarian of the Peru Libre bench, as president of the Legislative Branch after surpassing María del Carmen Alva in a second round of voting. By constitutional succession, that election also makes him the new interim president of the Republic, a position he will assume during the […]
Miami.- Spanish singer Paloma San Basilio will say goodbye to America after a 50-year career with a final concert in Miami, where she attributes part of her transcendence to the fact that her songs became "music for ironing," that is, to listen to during household chores. "When you are lucky enough to be part of […]
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