Friday, April 17, 2026

Vehicle catches fire in the February 27 tunnel this Tuesday

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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Belinda and Los Ángeles Azules release 'Por ella', the cumbia of the 2026 World Cup

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Aerodom begins modernization of the AILA main runway to strengthen operational safety

Santo Domingo. – As part of its commitment to the continuous improvement of the country's airport infrastructure, the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom) began the rehabilitation work on the main runway of Las Américas International Airport, one of the most important air terminals in the Dominican Republic. The project includes a comprehensive intervention of […]

SDN residents clamor for urgent intervention in the face of sewage collapse, street deterioration, and deficient garbage collection

Santo Domingo. – Residents of Residencial Dorado III in Santo Domingo Norte are urgently calling on the authorities of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and Mayor Betty Gerónimo to intervene in the face of the advanced deterioration of their streets, the collapse of the sewage system, and the deficient management of garbage […]

Error en el proceso de traducción

Lima .- The United States Ambassador to Peru, Bernie Navarro, issued a warning this Friday to the Government of Peru, stating that he will use «all available tools if they negotiate in bad faith with the U.S.», after the interim president, José María Balcázar, announced that he prefers to leave the decision on the purchase […]

Two people are identified who died crushed by a wall in Las Palmas de Herrera

Santo Domingo.– Two men lost their lives on Friday afternoon after the collapse of a wall that fell on them while they were walking on the sidewalk of the Duarte Vieja highway, in the Las Palmas de Herrera sector. The victims were preliminarily identified as Radhamés Rodríguez Sierra, 60 years old, and Jhonatha López Ramírez, […]

Trough causes downpours and alerts in several provinces of the country

Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Republic's Meteorology Institute reported that the weather conditions over the national territory are being influenced by a trough, combined with the east/southeast wind and local effects, generating cloudiness accompanied by moderate to heavy showers. Predictor Carla Morales explained that these precipitations are accompanied by thunderstorms and wind gusts, especially affecting […]