Thursday, February 12, 2026

Vehicle catches fire in the February 27 tunnel this Tuesday

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Santo Domingo. - This Tuesday morning, a vehicle caught fire right in the tunnel on 27 de Febrero Avenue, heading west-east, causing traffic congestion and fear among vehicle owners. In the abnormal scenario, people began to get out of their means of transport, enveloped by smoke and the fear of being hit by greater damage. So far, authorities are taking control of the situation, while the heavy blockage keeps citizens on edge.

You can also read: Several homes affected by fire in the Elías Santana sector, Jarabacoa

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Edesur asks for collaboration from groups in Cambita who do not want to pay for electricity

Edesur Dominicana urged the community of Pueblo Nuevo, in the municipality of Cambita, San Cristóbal, to collaborate with the regularization process in the electricity service that the company is carrying out in its concession area. However, the electricity distribution company requires that the resistance spotlights in that direction have led groups to opt for demonstrations […]

Dollar price in the Dominican Republic this Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the US dollar for this Thursday, February 12, 2026, as follows: Financial entities set the buying rate of the dollar at RD$61.74 and the selling rate at RD$63.66. These figures reflect a slight appreciation compared to the previous […]

Euro price in the Dominican Republic this Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic published the reference prices for the purchase and sale of the euro for this Thursday, February 12, 2026, as follows: At the close of the day on February 11, financial institutions set the buying rate for the euro at RD$72.88 and the selling rate at RD$77.18. These figures […]

8-year-old child dies of measles in northern Mexico; 29 deaths in the last year

The country reported 2,642 infections, a figure 17 times higher than a month ago. Mexico.- An 8-year-old boy died on Tuesday in northern Mexico after contracting measles, part of a marked increase in the number of cases that has forced authorities to intensify health controls and vaccination campaigns to contain the infections. The minor, who […]

U.S. House votes to revoke Trump's tariffs against Canada

Washington.- The United States House of Representatives approved this Wednesday a resolution to revoke the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canadian products. The measure was backed in a vote of 219 to 211, with six Republican lawmakers joining the Democrats to end the tariffs that Trump implemented last year. The vote is […]

Jean Alain lacks arguments to face the evidence against him, says Wilson Camacho

He maintained that the former official prosecuted for corruption only goes to court to lie. Santo Domingo. –Deputy Attorney Wilson Camacho assured this Wednesday that the defense of the accused Jean Alain Rodríguez Sánchez only shows interest in delaying the process due to the lack of arguments from the defendant to face the evidence against […]