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Santo Domingo.- The Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) announced the opening of the Center for High Technology and Artificial Intelligence (CATIA), an initiative that seeks to develop solutions that respond to social challenges in education, health, environment, public management, agriculture, urban mobility and industry.
The national rector of UFHEC, Alberto Ramírez, pointed out that CATIA will house specialized laboratories in AI development, robotics, immersive virtual reality applied to health, as well as a server room and climate-controlled data center, designed for high-performance research and inter-institutional projects.
Ramírez pointed out that “the CATIA will allow to articulate efforts with the public and private sectors and international organizations, promoting the training of highly specialized talent and the generation of technological solutions applied to the main challenges of the Dominican Republic”.
He explained that the center contemplates priority lines of work such as AI-assisted medical diagnosis, educational analytics, environmental monitoring, sustainable agriculture, smart cities, and predictive models of climate risk.
Nationals
Woman, 83, found dead in her home in Moca
Moca.- The lifeless body of Ana Enrique Figueroa, 83 years old, was found inside her residence in the El Algarrobo sector, in the municipality of Moca. According to preliminary information, unknown individuals would have entered the house after forcing a door, where the event occurred. The exact circumstances are under investigation. Agents from the Central […]
Drivers alert for irregular detour in the Independencia Avenue corridor
Santo Domingo.— The recent commissioning of the Independencia Avenue corridor has triggered warning signals in the transportation sector, after complaints arose about diversions of units outside the route authorized by the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant). According to reports from traditional transport actors, some buses from the corridor are circulating on Mexico […]
Abinader says DR is preparing for a historic digital leap
Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader assured that the Dominican Republic is heading towards an unprecedented technological transformation, aimed at generating quality jobs, attracting investments and positioning the country as a regional benchmark in innovation. During a meeting with more than 400 students from the National District, the president explained that this digital boost is based […]
Rains force suspension of the Metro Fest in Los Alcarrizos during the inauguration of Line 2C
Santo Domingo.- The popular celebration organized for the commissioning of the Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro had to be interrupted due to the rains recorded in the municipality of Los Alcarrizos. The event, called Metro Fest, was taking place on the esplanade of the Pablo Adón station and had gathered a large number […]
Episcopate warns about currents seeking to normalize behaviors contrary to social values
In the framework of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence, the Dominican Episcopal Conference (CED) published its message entitled “Dominican Republic: a people sustained in hope. The ethics of duty”, in which it urges society to renew its commitment to ethical values, protect the fundamental structure of the family and participate responsibly in public life. […]
Sports
Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional: Wilmer Paredes wins the second stage; Cedeño retains the lead
SANTO DOMINGO. – Colombian Wilmer Paredes starred in an explosive finish to win the second stage of the 47th Vuelta Ciclística Independencia Nacional on Wednesday, while Dominican Danielky Cedeño retained the lead in the general classification. You may be interested in:National Independence Cycling Tour: Danielky Cedeño conquers the first stage in La Romana The stage […]
INEFI holds patriotic march with more than 600 students in the Colonial City
SANTO DOMINGO, R.D. – Within the framework of the celebrations for the Month of the Homeland, the National Institute of Physical Education (INEFI) organized this Tuesday a student march that brought together more than 600 high school students, from 30 educational centers in the National District. You may be interested in:Dominican Republic will host the […]
Mayweather and Pacquiao agree to a rematch in Las Vegas eleven years after the "Fight of the Century"
Washington. – Legendary boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19 in Las Vegas, United States, eleven years after starring in one of the most media-covered fights in the history of professional boxing. You may be interested in: Font wants to name Messi honorary president and have him […]
They present the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana Cup 2026
Santo Domingo. – Cap Cana Destination City and the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced the details of the second edition of the Dominican Republic Open – Cap Cana ATP Challenger 175, which will be held from March 9 to 15, 2026, reaffirming the country as a key point within the international professional […]
Ukraine will skip the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in protest against the Russian presence
Kyiv.– Ukrainian athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scheduled for March 6, in protest of the decision to allow the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus under their respective flags. The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee announced in a statement that the Ukrainian delegation will […]
Technology
Keys to the Seedance phenomenon, the Chinese AI for hyperrealistic videos that challenges Hollywood
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Beijing.- A year after DeepSeek shook the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry with its 'chatbot', China returns to the center of the technological debate with the hyperrealistic videos of Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's video tool that opens a new battle in the sector and rekindles the controversy over copyright in Hollywood. Since its launch this month, […]
Keep your browser up to date: new Chrome update to protect your information
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 […]
HONOR leads global smartphone growth with 55% and consolidates Latin America as a key market
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 […]
TikTok says it's "categorically false" that it has an addictive design
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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 unveils AI capable of creating playable models from natural language
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 […]
International
Stephen Hawking's family breaks silence on photo with women in bikinis
The family of the late British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking responded to the recent publication of a photograph of the scientist surrounded by two women in bikinis as part of the files of the sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, reported Mirror on Wednesday. "Professor Hawking made some of the greatest contributions to 20th-century physics, while also being […]
Tarek William Saab is appointed as the ombudsman of Venezuela on a temporary basis
Caracas.- The National Assembly (AN, Parliament) of Venezuela appointed this Wednesday Tarek William Saab, who resigned from his position as Attorney General, as the People's Defender on a temporary basis, following the resignation of Alfredo Ruiz Angulo for personal, family, and health reasons, according to a letter he sent to the Legislature. "For the position […]
Man machetes 55-year-old woman to death while attempting to assault her in Honduras
A 55-year-old woman died from machete blows at the hands of a man who allegedly tried to sexually abuse her in Curarén, Francisco Morazán, Honduras. The victim was identified as Catalina Vásquez Vásquez, who resided in a sheet metal house. You may be interested in: Motoconcho driver killed with a stab to the neck during […]
Haiti allocates 542 million dollars to reinforce security on the border with DR
Port-au-Prince.- The Superior Court of Accounts and Administrative Litigation of Haiti approved a contract worth about 542 million dollars to reinforce security on the border with the Dominican Republic, according to journalistic sources this Wednesday. The contract was signed between different ministries of the country and the companies Evergreen Trading System Limited and Alex Stewart […]
Lieutenant Colonel Tejero, the protagonist of the 1981 coup attempt in Spain, dies.
Madrid.- Former lieutenant colonel of the Civil Guard Antonio Tejero, who led the attempted coup d'état of February 23, 1981 in Spain, died this Wednesday at the age of 93, confirmed the law firm representing his family. The death of Tejero, which took place in the Valencian town of Alzira (east), occurred two days after […]
Entertainment
Theatrical play “La Verdad” returns to Bellas Artes with a 3rd season
The production company Bougroup celebrates the return of the acclaimed play from March 13 to 21 at the Máximo Avilés Blonda Hall. Santo Domingo. In March, La Verdad returns to the stage. The production company Bougroup announces the third season of this successful play, which will be presented from March 13 to 21 at the […]
Mariasela Álvarez crowned as Carnival Queen of Punta Cana 2026
Punta Cana, La Altagracia. - The Boulevard 1st of November once again became the epicenter of art, tradition, and Dominican identity with the celebration of the Punta Cana Carnival 2026, an initiative of Grupo Puntacana through its Puntacana Foundation which, since 2008, promotes the preservation and projection of national folkloric expressions in the eastern region […]
Vitaly Sánchez refuses to fight Jenn Quezada on "Alofoke en el Agannis"
Communicator Vitaly Sánchez categorically rejected the proposal to face her ex-friend Jenn Quezada in a boxing ring during the show organized by Santiago Matías, scheduled to be held at the Agganis Arena this Saturday, February 28th. The proposal was made during the broadcast of Alofoke Radio Show, where the businessman offered Sánchez the sum of […]
Pedro Capó will release the album, “Live From the Coliseo de Puerto Rico”
The multi-award-winning Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Pedro Capó announces that you can now pre-save his new album, "En Vivo Desde el Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot", recorded in the emblematic venue of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This album will be available on March 13th on all digital platforms. This project captures the energy, emotion, […]
Nashla Bogaert, Juan Carlos Pichardo, and Carlos Sánchez will be the hosts of Premios Soberano 2026
Santo Domingo, RD-. The Association of Art Journalists (Acroarte) announced this Tuesday Nashla Bogaert, Juan Carlos Pichardo and Carlos Sánchez as presenters of the forty-first edition of the Soberano Awards 2026. The announcement was made through the official accounts of the award on social media. These three figures of Dominican entertainment will join the official […]
Opinion
The pre-campaign without an official starting gun, polls, activated machinery, and the succession dilemma that sets the path to 2028
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 […]
The new crisis doesn't start in the media, it starts on WhatsApp
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 […]
When corruption is not protected by the presidential band
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 […]
We have a permanent constitutional back and forth
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 […]
When the slander is coordinated and clumsy
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 […]
Economy
Central Bank keeps its interest rate at 5.25% annually
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic decided to maintain its interest rate at 5.25% annually, after analyzing the recent increase in "uncertainty" global in the commercial policy of the United States, as well as the "inflation" recorded in the supply of food prices. The Dominican Central Bank issued this Wednesday a document in which it reported that […]
ProCompetencia urges entrepreneurs to use its tools against unfair practices
The president of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (ProCompetencia), María Elena Vásquez Taveras, urged the business community to approach the institution and learn about the tools available to address market distortions, unjustified barriers to trade, and practices that limit fair competition. He affirmed that, beyond sanctions, which […]
The ruling against Trump's tariffs affects the US oil embargo on Cuba
Washington.- The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that has forced the Government of President Donald Trump to not impose tariffs under an economic emergency law reverses the additional levies with which countries that supply crude oil to Cuba were penalized, although it does not prohibit future punishments and surrounds with uncertainty Washington's current pressure […]
41.8% of Dominicans say their economy improved in the last year
41.8% of Dominicans expressed that the economic situation of their household has improved in recent months, according to the first Markestrategia survey conducted this year. While 31.5% state that their situation remains the same, 25.9% believe it has worsened, and only 0.8% responded that they do not know. "For you, the economic situation of your […]
A new 2000 pesos bill will circulate starting February 24th
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Friday that starting February 24th, the new 2000 pesos banknotes, year 2025, will be in circulation. These banknotes, whose manufacture was ordered through an international public tender in May 2025, contain the same security features as the 2000 pesos banknotes currently in circulation, […]
Style
David Collado inaugurates Dominican stand at Colombia's tourism fair
Bogotá, Colombia.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, inaugurated the Dominican stand at the tourism fair La Vitrina de ANATO, which began this Wednesday in Bogotá, Colombia and will run until Friday. Accompanied by businessmen, bankers, diplomats and other sector actors, Minister Collado cut the ribbon, after assuring that he will continue making his greatest […]
From Madrid, journalist Cristian Santana connects Spanish cuisine with Dominican seasoning in "Sabor de la Calle"
Madrid, Spain.- Dominican journalist Cristian Santana presented a new installment of his program Sabor de la Calle, this time broadcasting from the city of Madrid, where he toured some of the most emblematic gastronomic points of the Spanish capital, combining local tradition with the authentic flavor of the Dominican community abroad. During the tour, Santana […]
Dominican Jack Mateo develops agenda at Miami Dade College on applied artificial intelligence
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 […]
Digega lays a floral offering in commemoration of the 182nd anniversary of National Independence
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 […]
Sleep expert assures sex before bed can help you rest better
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 […]
Editorial
Development for the border
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 […]
Tourism continues to grow
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 […]
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
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