Santo Domingo.– The judges of the Second Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeals of the National District retired to deliberate after concluding the hearing in which they heard the appeals filed by seven of the defendants in the judicial process for alleged irregularities in the National Health Insurance (Senasa). The court, composed of magistrates […]
Santo Domingo.- The Senatorial Office of the National District reported this Wednesday that the Gadiel Fund, which is usually allocated to social causes, was used in the care, attention, and accompaniment of children and adolescents diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. According to what Senator Omar Fernández posted on social media, RD$1,059,000 pesos will be dedicated […]
Santiago.– Security cameras captured the moment when several robbers shot and killed a 19-year-old during an assault on a grocery store in the Villa Olímpica sector, south of Santiago, an event that has caused consternation in the community and is being actively investigated by the National Police. The victim was identified as Cheifry Escarramán Vargas, […]
Santo Domingo.- Members of the Cyber Police Area Directorate, in the province of La Romana, arrested a man accused of making unrecognized purchases with a bank card stolen from a citizen on January 29, 2026, for an amount exceeding RD$400,000.00, in six commercial establishments in that demarcation. The detainee was identified as "Oscar Osvaldo López […]
They consider it a forceful message against the gangs that dominate a large part of the territory Santo Domingo.- Faced with the arrival this Wednesday of United States warships to Haiti, deputies from the Dominican Republic supported the measure, amid the offensive against gangs and the persistent political instability affecting that country. Congressman Ignacio Aracena, […]
CONSTANZA. – La Patrulla del Monte celebrated with resounding success, last weekend, the sixth edition of the rally “El Triángulo”, an event that brought together more than 500 competitors and left a significant impact on tourism and the economy of the northern region of the country. You may be interested in:r:INEFI inaugurates the first Community […]
The commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), Roger Goodell, has assured that the Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is aware that the Super Bowl is a platform that promotes unity. «He understands that the Super Bowl platform serves to unite people with their creativity and talent and that he must take advantage of this […]
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican president, Luis Abinader, received this Thursday players from the Leones del Escogido, champions of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League, whom he urged to compete with "patriotism" as representatives of the country in the Caribbean Series to be held from February 1 to 7 in Jalisco, Mexico. The ruler handed the […]
Bayaguana, Monte Plata.– The president of the Bayaguana Sports Union, Isaac Ogando, acknowledged the contributions made by Charlie Mariotti, candidate for the presidential candidacy of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), to the strengthening of the municipality of Bayaguana and the province of Monte Plata, underlining his constant support for sports and community initiatives for several […]
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 […]
ChatGPT surprised thousands of users this Tuesday, February 3, by presenting failures in its operation, without prior notice. High error rates are occurring in adjustment jobs. "And we have identified that users are experiencing high levels of error in the affected services," OpenAI wrote on its website. "We have identified the problem and applied the […]
Los Ángeles.- Los dos gigantes tecnológicos Meta y YouTube enfrentan esta semana un histórico juicio en el estado de California por acusaciones de que sus plataformas alimentan una crisis de adicción juvenil. The trial will take place in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and marks the first time the companies will present their case […]
New York.- The tech giant Microsoft presented this Monday Maia 200, the second generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip with which it seeks to reduce dependence on Nvidia and compete against those of Google and Amazon in the cloud. This new model has been presented two years after its first version, the Maia 100, […]
New York.- Billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, one of the most ruthless figures in Silicon Valley and the new 'czar' of the media in the United States, managed to become the guardian of the algorithm of the renewed American TikTok. Ellison, who is 81 years old and lives on the Hawaiian island of Lanai […]
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 […]
The Central Bank of Kenya has banned the use of banknotes to create decorative arrangements, such as the popular "money bouquets", warning that this practice damages the currency and is punishable by law. In a statement, the bank declared that "these practices compromise the integrity of Kenyan shilling notes and make them unfit for circulation", […]
São Paulo. - Lawyers for Jair Bolsonaro, in prison for plotting a coup, warned the Brazilian Supreme Court this Wednesday that the former president's health condition "has worsened in recent days", with new episodes of vomiting and hiccups "accentuated". The far-right leader's defense described his health as "fragile" and, in this regard, requested the high […]
A document included in the latest revelations of the Jeffrey Epstein case reveals a new accusation against former Prince Andrew, reports Mirror. According to a lawyers' statement, in 2006 the then Duke of York and Epstein asked an exotic dancer to participate in a threesome, while at the financier's mansion in Florida. The woman, who […]
Washington - United States President Donald Trump, on Wednesday lamented the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good in Minneapolis, although he maintained that the victims "were not angels". In an interview with NBC News, the president expressed his regret for the deaths, but stressed that both cases had "backgrounds and contexts" which, according […]
Washington.- The administration of President Donald Trump assured this Wednesday that it has arrested more than 4,000 immigrants accused of various crimes during the operations carried out in Minneapolis by federal agents under the so-called 'Operation Metro'. According to data released by the White House, the arrests include people convicted of serious crimes such as […]
During Michael Flores' interview on this Wednesday's broadcast on Alofoke Radio Show the communicator and panelist Vincent Carmona, known as Dotol Nastra, exploded against the Puerto Rican announcer Jorge Pabon “El Molusco”, after the latter called him a “sycophant” of Santiago Matías. The confrontation arose when the interview that Michael Flores gave to Molusco was […]
Santo Domingo, DR - Puerto Rican singer Michael Flores made his stance on his sentimental life clear during an interview tonight, on Alofoke Radio Show where he was directly questioned about who he felt better treated with: if with his ex-partner known as Titi or with the Dominican urban artist La Perversa. The question was […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- Alofoke Radio Show once again made history in digital communication by reaching over 1.1 million devices connected simultaneously, during the exclusive interview with the emerging Puerto Rican artist Michael Flores, once again consolidating itself as one of the platforms with the greatest impact in Latin streaming. The interview was led by Santiago […]
We're only in the first few weeks of 2026 and we already have one of the most surprising relationships of the year: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton. Although several sources claim that everything is "very casual" and that they maintain a friends with benefits type dynamic, the truth is that the story between the two […]
Santo Domingo, -RD The emerging artist from Puerto Rico, Michael Flores, winner of the third place in the second season of the reality show La Casa de Alofoke, continues to position himself in the Latin music industry as one of the great promises of the urban genre. Flores, who reached high levels of popularity after […]
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 - Dominican Republic participated in the 1st Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals convened by the U.S. Government, held in Washington, where the country projected itself as a player within the global strategy to strengthen and diversify supply chains. The official delegation was headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, and comprised […]
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute for Consumer Protection (Pro Consumidor) said today that it activated a special inspection operation nationwide, with the aim of monitoring the offers, promotions and prices announced by businesses on the occasion of the celebration of Valentine's Day, and to avoid misleading practices that affect citizens. The executive director of Pro […]
Santo Domingo. – The economy of the Dominican Republic could register in 2026 a growth between 3.6% and 4.5%, mainly conditioned by investment in capital works, the boost of the mortgage market and the recovery of the housing sector, which has experienced a significant slowdown during the last three years. The projection was presented during […]
The Dominican Republic and the United States are making progress in building integrated, resilient, and competitive supply chains. This is due to the competitive advantages, macroeconomic stability, and favorable investment climate offered by the country, as highlighted by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM), Eduardo -Yayo- Sanz Lovatón, during his participation in the […]
Santo Domingo.- Economist Daniel Toribio warned that the Dominican Republic closed 2025 with a worrying turn compared to Central America: it went from leading the regional growth to lagging behind, while food inflation continued to strongly pressure low-income households. Toribio pointed out that, according to the comparative performance, in 2025 several countries in the region […]
Santo Domingo.- The Brisas de las Colinas housing project has sparked considerable interest in the real estate market, registering more than 300 interested clients and securing more than 100 reservations in a single day, which allowed the complete sale of its first stage and the immediate start of the commercialization of the second phase, with […]
Santiago.– The Ministry of Culture announced this Wednesday the main guidelines of the Cibao Regional Book and Culture Fair, conceived as a space to celebrate reading, thought, and the cultural richness of the north of the country, with the participation of the 14 provinces of the region. The first fair edition will be held on April […]
London.- A two-year-old boy from Manchester has broken two Guinness World Records for billiards by performing two tricks that no one had done before at such a young age. Jude Owens performed a first trick, called "pool bank shot" at two years and 302 days old and another called "snooker double pot" at two years […]
Santo Domingo.– This Monday, January 26th, the Dominican Republic commemorates the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte, Father of the Nation and main ideologue of National Independence, whose thought and sacrifice laid the foundations of the Republic proclaimed on February 27, 1844. Juan Pablo Duarte was born on January 26, 1813, in […]
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 […]
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.- La Fruta shone again and once again took first place with 23,693 points, leaving behind Michael Flores, who took second place by adding 21,690 points, in the standings ofLa Casa de Alofoke 2.
The surprise of the night was the significant difference achieved by La Fruta compared to other prominent competitors such as J Alexis, who reached 15,308 points, and Pollito, with 12,765 points. Carlos Montesquieu also stood out with 12,119 points, Juan Carlos Pichardo with 9,175, and Young Swagon, who added 8,411 points.
The leaderboard continues with Diosa Canales, Luis Polonia, Gracie Bon, La Perversa, JD con su Flow, Luis Santana, Dani Barranco, Dianabel, Shadow Blow, Valka, Mami Nolas and Capitán Aló, who gave their best, keeping the competition fierce and exciting until the end.
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With these results, the race to stay on top is more intense than ever, promising many surprises in the upcoming broadcasts of La Casa de Alofoke 2.
Washington.- United States President Donald Trump announced this Wednesday that his Government plans to build a commemorative arch in the capital that will be larger than the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In statements to NBC News, Trump indicated that the structure will reach approximately 250 feet in height (about 76 meters), which would […]
George Herman Babe Ruth was not only the most influential player in the history of Major League Baseball, but also a figure that transcended the sport to become a cultural icon of the 20th century. Behind the myth of the eternal home run hitter, the man who "built" Yankee Stadium, there was a problematic child, […]
Shanghai.- China called the ruling by the Panamanian Supreme Court, which annulled the concession of two ports near the Panama Canal to Hong Kong's CK Hutchison, as "absurd" and "extremely ridiculous", and warned the authorities of the Central American country that they "will pay a high price" if they do not reverse it. «The ruling […]
United States.- The Washington Post newspaper has begun to implement large-scale cuts, including the elimination of its Sports department and the reduction in the number of journalists it sends abroad. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executive editor Matt Murray, according to a person who listened to the […]
Madrid.- The founder and CEO of the messaging application Telegram, Pável Dúrov, has released a message this Wednesday to all Spanish users through the application's official channel in which he has shown his disagreement with Pedro Sánchez's recent announcement to restrict social networks to those under 16 years of age. In the message, which reached […]
The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica unanimously approved this Wednesday the elimination of prison sentences against journalists for libel, slander or publications considered subversive, contained in the centenary Press Law. This decision, according to the Institute for Press and Freedom of Expression (Iplex), constitutes a "historic change" for press freedom in the country and aligns […]
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