La Vega.– A distressing event occurred early this Tuesday morning in the community of Caimito Afuera, in La Vega, when an unknown and hooded individual set fire to a house while its occupants were inside. According to the owner's account, Yahaira Fernández, the incident occurred around 3:00 in the morning, when the attacker threw a […]
Santo Domingo.– Residents and community members of El Aguacate, in the municipality of Pedro Brand, expressed openness to support a modern recycling and waste valorization plant, considering that it is a different model from an open-air landfill and that it will represent benefits for the community, as long as it operates under environmental controls and […]
Santo Domingo. – A De Último Minuto team went out to the streets to find out the opinion of the citizenry about the case of Mario José Redondo Llenas and if they consider that he should leave the country after serving his sentence for the death of the teenager Paola Llenas Aybar. The question asked […]
La Vega.– A collegiate court in La Vega sentenced Pedro Antonio Paulino Batista to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in events that occurred in 2023, accepting the request of the Public Ministry. The condemned must serve the sentence at the Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) El […]
Santo Domingo.- The collective Movimiento Justicia Jet Set invited residents to participate in a prayer and remembrance ceremony scheduled for this Friday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be led by Father Rogelio and aims to offer a space for reflection and to honor the memory of those the community remembers. The organizers […]
Haina, San Cristóbal. – The Ministry of Youth carried out the delivery of courts of the program “Una Cancha Pa’ mi Barrio”, a subproject of “Juventud con B de Barrio” aimed at the recovery of public spaces, the promotion of sports and the strengthening of community coexistence, impacting different sectors of Haina. As part of […]
Miami, USA – The Martin County State Attorney's Office filed formal charges this Tuesday against golfer Tiger Woods for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in connection with a traffic accident that occurred on March 27 in Jupiter, Florida. You may be interested in: Tiger Woods temporarily leaves golf to receive treatment […]
Santo Domingo, R.D. — Everything is ready for the Dominican Republic to join the Wings for Life World Run this Sunday, May 10th, an international event that brings together thousands of participants simultaneously with the aim of raising funds for spinal cord injury research. You may be interested inr:“Una Cancha Pa’ Mi Barrio” arrives in […]
Brasilia, Brazil. — The Dominican Republic women's volleyball team, known as the "Queens of the Caribbean," will begin their participation in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League, facing the Turkish volleyball team on June 3rd at 12:00 noon, in the start of Group 2 of the tournament organized by the International Volleyball Federation. You may be […]
VENTAQUEMADA, COLOMBIA. – Colombian cycling bid farewell with honors to Cristian Camilo Muñoz, who recently passed away after an accident in European territory, with a massive caravan that accompanied his return to his homeland. The coffin of the 30-year-old cyclist was transported in a procession led by fire trucks and followed by dozens of vehicles […]
The NASA and ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed with unprecedented precision the structure of NGC 3137, a spiral galaxy located 53 million light-years away. This observation, built from six different color bands, offers a key perspective to understand the development and life cycle of stars. According to NASA, NGC 3137 is located in the […]
New York.- The tech giant Apple agreed to pay 250 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit in the United States that accused the company of misleading advertising by exaggerating the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its iPhone 15 and 16 devices. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in San Francisco, alleged that […]
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Los Ángeles.- Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, said this Wednesday in the trial against OpenAI that he was “a fool” to fund the foundation of the technology company, which he sued for changing its initial non-profit mission. «I was a fool who provided them with free funding to create a ‘startup’… I […]
Miami.- The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket arrived in Florida this Tuesday as part of the preparations for Artemis III, the NASA mission scheduled for 2027 and designed to test maneuvers in Earth orbit and lay the groundwork for the manned lunar landing that the agency plans for 2028. Following the […]
The United States sanctioned the Cuban military conglomerate GAESA this Thursday, its director, and the Moa Nickel mining company, a joint venture with Canadian participation, as part of an economic offensive aimed at cutting off the income of the regime that governs the island. The announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, coincided with […]
A man was arrested near the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, after he insulted him in an intimidating manner and an offensive weapon was found in his possession. The incident involved Alex Jenkinson, 39 years old, originally from Stowmarket, Suffolk, who was intercepted after approaching hooded, while the former prince was […]
Washington.- United States President Donald Trump said this Wednesday that people in Venezuela are "dancing in the streets" for the economic benefits of oil investments in the South American country and assured that he met with the presidents of the main American oil companies. During an event at the White House, Trump praised the relationship […]
Three women were murdered in different violent events that occurred in the departments of Olancho and Cortés, reflecting the insecurity crisis affecting the country and the increase in femicides during 2026. One of the most shocking cases occurred in Juticalpa, Olancho, where a minor of just 14 years old lost her life after being shot in the […]
The National Police captured Joshua Andrés Ruiz Batista, alias "Flapy," one of the most wanted for attempted homicide, during an operation in the Puente del Rey sector, in the corregimiento of Parque Lefevre. The subject was intercepted while traveling in an armored truck, an element that caught the attention of the authorities and is part […]
Businessman Santiago Matías, general producer of the reality show Planeta Alofoke, spoke out on the night of this Tuesday in defense of beauty queen and singer Diana Laiz and content creator Joseimar Muñoz, the most recent members of the project, after what he considered inappropriate treatment by some colleagues. During his intervention in "primetime," Matías […]
South Korean content creator Bibi once again captured the attention of social media after starring in one of the most impactful and commented moments within the reality show Planeta Alofoke, by presenting herself with a completely different image than the one she had shown since the beginning of the competition. During one of the days […]
The trap empire, DBT Empire, assumes leadership of 25 years within the music industry. Under the leadership of David Patrón (Marco David Díaz Flores), the independent label maintains a solid name in the United States, Dominican Republic, and Spain. A diversified and transcontinental portfolio. DBT Empire's financial resilience lies in the geographic and stylistic diversification […]
Colombian singer Aria Vega continues to consolidate one of the most important moments of her career with the release of “Cule Poco (sirena_besarico_costeña)”, a song that arrives to continue boosting the exponential growth she has been building in the music scene. With an increasingly strong identity and an evident connection with the public, Aria today […]
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- Colombian singer Shakira made history in Rio de Janeiro by gathering two million people on Copacabana beach, according to official figures. The event became the most massive concert of her career and the largest recorded for a Latin artist, solidifying her position as one of the most influential figures in global […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quito.- Ecuador and Dominican Republic decided this Wednesday to begin negotiations to reach a partial trade agreement, the Ecuadorian Presidency indicated when reporting on the meeting, in Punta Cana, of the leaders Daniel Noboa and Luis Abinader, respectively. In a statement, it was indicated that both leaders agreed to advance the dialogues for the signing […]
New York.- The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell this Wednesday by 7.03%, to $95.08 a barrel, due to a possible agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. You may be interested in: Texas oil nears $100 after US rejection of Iran's plan for Hormuz At the end […]
Santo Domingo.– In an event that included the participation of President Luis Abinader, the president of the National Central of United Retailers (CNDU), Ricardo Rosario, assured that, despite the international impact generated by the conflict with Iran, in the Dominican Republic prices of essential products have remained stable thanks to the Government's support for farmers and the maintenance of strategic subsidies. While speaking at the closing of […]
Madrid.- The airline Air Europa has been recognized as one of the most efficient companies in the world in terms of sustainability, according to the EmeraldSky 2025 report prepared by Cirium. The company has obtained the Gold distinction and has reached the fourth global position in the ranking of airlines with the lowest emissions in […]
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Higüey. – The bishop of the Diocese Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia, Jesús Castro Marte, led this Wednesday the presentation of the book “Strategic Plan La Altagracia 2030”, in an event held at the Museum of La Altagracia that was described as a historic event for the province. The activity was organized by the Bishopric […]
Both institutions honor their 45-year career and the international impact of Dominican fashion Miami. — Renowned Dominican designer Giannina Azar was declared a “Distinguished Visitor” by Miami-Dade County, in the state of Florida, during an event in which she also presented a charity fashion show in support of a non-profit organization. The recognition was presented […]
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Punta Cana.– Crafts and local cultural expressions continue to gain space within Dominican tourism, as was evidenced during the development of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2026, fair organized by the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) with the support of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. Event […]
The underwater heritage expert toured the site with Dominican authorities within the framework of international cooperation Puerto Plata.– The Turkish archaeologist Harun Özdaş, an internationally recognized specialist in underwater cultural heritage, toured the ruins of the historical site of La Isabela, on the north coast of the country, as part of a visit aimed at […]
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 […]
Rector highlights the need for an alliance between government, academia, and society to ensure a sustainable educational transformation.Santo Domingo.– The Eugenio María de Hostos University (UNIREMHOS) celebrated its sixty-sixth ordinary graduation, in which 637 professionals received their degrees in undergraduate, higher technical, and master's programs.
During the ceremony, the rector of UNIREMHOS, Wady Ramírez, stated that the educational reform demanded by the country will only be possible if the government, academia, and society assume a joint commitment, with clear goals, monitoring, and continuity, after President Luis Abinader announced in his accountability the promotion of a legislative and curricular reform to redesign the Dominican educational system, with the aim of forming the human capital necessary to double the size of the economy by the year 2036.
Ramírez underlined that “education must be taken as a national project sustained over time, with permanent evaluation, strengthening of school management, sustainable educational infrastructure and a culture of continuous improvement aligned to the challenges of development”.
From the total promotion, the nursing career concentrated 64.36% of the graduates, remaining as the program with the greatest representation in this investiture.
While accounting and auditing represented 9.10%, followed by law with 7.85% and business administration with 5.65%. Marketing contributed 3.77% of the total graduates.
In the technological field, computer systems registered 3.45%, while dentistry reached 1.73%. Social Communication represented 0.63%, medicine 0.31% and the higher technician program in nursing 0.16%.
At the postgraduate level, the Master's in Public Health corresponded to 2.51% of the promotion and the Master's in Pediatric Nursing to 0.47%.
Academic excellence and a vocation for service mark the honorary speech
Johanna Corporán, a nursing graduate and student with the highest academic index of the class, offered a moving thank you speech in which she highlighted that the achievement is the result of years of effort, discipline, and perseverance.
In his speech, he emphasized that university education not only involves acquiring technical knowledge, but also assuming an ethical and human responsibility, particularly in the exercise of professions related to the health area. Likewise, he urged his colleagues to practice with commitment and a vocation for service.
After the artistic, popular, and commercial success of 'Hamnet', Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal will work together again in 'Hold On to Your Angels', which will be the third film written and directed by Benh Zeitlin. Set in the backwoods of southern Louisiana, the film, scheduled to begin shooting in February 2027, tells the story […]
Santo Domingo.- These are the most relevant activities scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026 in the main cities of the Dominican Republic. Today's Agenda: 10:00 a.m. Tour and presentation of the Clinical Surgical Hospital Dr. José Joaquín Puello, main medical assistance center for the athletes of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. Place: Ciudad […]
San Pedro de Macorís. — The reality show Planeta Alofoke made a donation of RD$205,000 pesos to the 8-year-old girl Briadna Nahomy Scroggins Brito, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with positive PH. The delivery was made by the head of missions, Melissa Gate, on behalf of Santiago Matías and the crew of the […]
The tension between the United States and Iran flared up again this Thursday after an exchange of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most sensitive maritime corridors on the planet. US forces confirmed bombings against Iranian military installations following an offensive against three American destroyers, while Tehran accused Washington of having first violated the […]
Lima.- Various human rights and feminist organizations from Peru, as well as relatives of victims of gender-based violence, rejected this Thursday the bill by congresswoman and evangelical pastor Milagros Jáuregui, which seeks to eliminate the crime of femicide from the penal code. Progressive congresswoman Ruth Luque called a press conference in Parliament with organizations and […]
Santo Domingo.– The RTVD Institute held its second graduation ceremony corresponding to the three academic quarters of the year 2025, where a total of 342 students who completed technical and specialized training programs in areas related to communication, television, audiovisual production and digital tools. The ceremony was led by the president of the Board of […]
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