Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader presented this Monday the initiative Puntos VIDA, a network of safe, public and private spaces, designed to offer immediate attention, temporary shelter and connection with specialized services to women in situations of gender, domestic or sexual violence. During La Semanal con la Prensa, the president highlighted that between 2015 and […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader confirmed this Monday that personnel from United States will be stationed in specific areas of the Las Américas International Airport (AILA) and the San Isidro Air Base, in compliance with the bilateral agreement that authorizes logistical operations in Dominican territory. The president's clarification came after being questioned about reports indicating […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – President Luis Abinader described as “very distressing” and “very sad” the case of the Haitian girl Stephora Anne-Mircie Joseph, 11 years old, who died during a school excursion in Santiago, and assured that he fully trusts the actions of the Public Ministry to guarantee justice. During his weekly meeting with the press, […]
SANTO DOMINGO.- President Luis Abinader informed this Monday that the National Police Reform Commission is delivering the police reform project to the Senate of the Republic, after several years of work. During his participation in "La Semanal con la Prensa", the president explained that said commission is made up of representatives from the public sector […]
Santo Domingo. – Eight months after the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub, which left 236 dead and dozens injured, the pain is still present among those who managed to survive. One of them, Ana María Ramírez, expressed the sadness and helplessness faced by those affected as the Christmas season arrives. “This […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Costa Rican duo of Felipe Porras and Gabriel Rojas achieved a dominant 3-0 (11-1, 11-8, 11-5) victory over Americans Reyansh Chandel and Ashvin Aggarwal, in the men's doubles modality of the 12 years and under category, during this Monday's day at the Junior Racquetball World Championship, which is being held in […]
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 […]
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' […]
New York.- The cardinal and Catholic archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan, said this Monday that he hopes to raise 300 million dollars to compensate victims of sexual abuse of minors in his archdiocese and opened the door to a mediation process to reach an agreement. In a letter, Dolan noted that he had met […]
Thailand has launched airstrikes in a disputed area on its border with Cambodia, violating a ceasefire, according to media. The Cambodian side denounces that Thai troops opened fire shortly after 5:00 a.m. (local time) in Preah Vihear province. Tank cannons, among other weapons, were reportedly fired, including towards the Tamoan Thom temple. Clashes between the […]
Quito.- At least nine inmates died in a prison in the Ecuadorian city of Machala, where last month another 31 inmates were killed in clashes between rival gangs, local media reported on Sunday, while the agency in charge of prisons has not commented on the new incident. Preliminary reports released on social media show images […]
The leader of the Ukrainian regime, Volodymyr Zelensky, has not yet familiarized himself with the draft peace agreement with Russia drawn up by the United States, lamented this Sunday the US President, Donald Trump. During an event at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the president answered a question about the next […]
The leader of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, described the telephone conversation he had on Saturday with White House advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as "constructive but difficult." In a video message recorded from a train car this Sunday, Zelensky referred to the negotiations that the Ukrainian delegation, led by the Secretary of the […]
Shakira starred in an unexpected incident during her show at the Centenario Stadium, where she offered one of the dates of her tour “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”. While singing the popular song BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53, the singer approached the edge of the stage to interact with the audience and ended […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- The communicator Larimar Fiallo announced through her Instagram account that she is expecting a girl, whom she will name Elena Wachsmann Fiallo. The news was accompanied by an emotional message in which she expressed the joy she feels for this new stage of her life. Fiallo shared that, since she was little, […]
Santo Domingo.- Writing songs and working on his unique melody, Elvis Martínez has become one of the youngest bachata singers, who, in his journey through the world of entertainment, has achieved three important milestones in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. In 2018, he celebrated his 20-year career at the Gran Teatro del Cibao […]
An afternoon of music, joy and brotherhood dedicated to Joseíto Mateo brought together the members of the institution in Lungomare Santo Domingo, RD - The Association of Art Chroniclers (Acroarte) held its traditional Christmas fellowship gathering, in a festive atmosphere filled with music, surprises, and camaraderie. The activity took place at the Lungomare facilities, where […]
Santo Domingo.- The renowned artists Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, two of the most influential figures in bachata worldwide, continue to break barriers with the resounding success of their collaborative album “Better Late Than Never” (“Mejor tarde que nunca"). This powerful collaboration, which has marked a milestone in Latin music, begins the week positioning "Lokita […]
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 Dominican Appraisers Institute (ITADO) assured that around 40.9% of all credit in the national financial system is backed by assessable guarantees. “According to indicators from the Superintendency of Banks, the mortgage portfolio reached RD$404.986 million, with a year-on-year growth of 14%, confirming the strength of the mortgage market and the critical […]
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.- Each season brings a different vibe and colors are the easiest way to feel it. Knowing which tones will be trending is not just to "look fashionable", but to inspire you, refresh your closet and give your style a twist without complicating your life. The autumn-winter 2025/2026 palette arrives with a mix designed […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Monthly Manufacturing Activity Index (IMAM), a key indicator of how the Dominican economy is performing, continued to rise, going from 55.2 in August to 58.7 in September of this year.
The IMAM is an adaptation of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) to the reality of the Dominican manufacturing sector, constituting a portrait of the manufacturing activity of a month in relation to the previous one, in a quick and simple way. Results above the threshold of 50 indicate a positive performance for the industry and greater activity in relation to the previous month.
This index is composed of five variables: sales, production, jobs, inventories, and delivery times.
In September, three of the five variables showed an upward trend compared to August: "Sales volume" increased from 57.6 to 65.5; "employment" reversed its downward trend and rose above the 50.0 barrier, going from 47.1 in August to 53.0 in September; and "supplier delivery time" which increased from 51.0 in August to 54.0 in September 2025.
Instead, "production volume" decreased from 58.9 in August to 58.6 in September, while "raw materials inventory" fell from 56.9 in August to 55.0 in September.
That is to say, the five variables remained above the 50.0 barrier.
The following table shows the behavior of the IMAM adjusted by seasonal factor from September 2024 to September 2025.
About the IMAM
Due to the possibility of conducting surveys and receiving their responses quickly, this indicator allows obtaining information on economic trends prior to the publication of official statistics and serves as a reference for economists, opinion makers, and decision-makers, predicting the trends of the economic performance of the sector.
The index is constructed through monthly surveys conducted with the general managers and/or purchasing managers of the companies associated with AIRD. The data is collected during the first 20 days of the month following through online surveys.
Washington.- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he authorized the documentation to impose a 5% tariff on Mexico if the neighboring country does not immediately release 246.6 million cubic meters pending according to the Water Treaty, a breach that, according to Trump, has seriously affected the crops and livestock of Texas. Trump pointed […]
New York .- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will allow the technology company Nvidia to send its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chip to "approved customers" in China and will pay 25% of those sales to the United States. Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has informed his Chinese counterpart, Xi […]
Quito.- Healthbird, the American 'startup' that was going to design a management system to streamline all the procedures of Ecuadorian healthcare, announced its departure from the country due to 'legal insecurity' and 'hidden interests' that do not allow the technological transformation and modernization of public health, as explained in a statement. According to the document, […]
Gabrielle Henry, representing Jamaica in Miss Universe 2025, suffered serious injuries after falling from the stage during the preliminary evening gown round at the pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 19th. The young woman, who is a doctor by profession, was immediately transferred to a hospital, where she remains under specialized observation. A joint […]
Leonardo DiCaprio was selected by Time magazine as 'Artist of the Year 2025' for his role in his most recent film 'One Battle After Another', by director Paul Thomas Anderson, which this Monday led the nominations for the Golden Globes with nine nominations, including one for the 51-year-old actor. “When ‘One Battle After Another’ was […]
Jarabacoa.-Two men were arrested in Jarabacoa for selling an exotic bird, a type of macaw, which had been reported stolen from a private residence. Thanks to the intelligence and police intervention, it was possible to locate the alleged perpetrators, who at the time of their detention had the bird inside plastic containers, in the process […]
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