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The Vatican, with its centuries old art collection and more gold than Fort Knox, could finally put those dusty treasures to work! Just invite Haitian immigrants in by the thousands, set up a little souvenir stand next to the Sistine Chapel, and sell off a Michelangelo or two. Surely, nothing...

In a move that redefines generosity, France has graciously agreed to finance 85% of the Dominican Republic’s shiny new metro system, because, as we all know, the DR is just too poor to afford its own infrastructure projects. President Luis Abinader, struggling to contain his excitement...

A lot of money laundering using the lottery in DR.

Oh, brilliant idea, let’s have Trump take over Haiti and dump American taxpayers’ money into that glorious paradise instead of, you know, fixing potholes or healthcare at home. Because clearly, what the USA really needs is another nation to mismanage while its own citizens enjoy the luxury of...

This makes me think about the "Degüello de Moca" in the town of Moca. Where Haitian forces gathered numerous civilians inside the local church under the promise of a pardon. However, they were later executed without mercy. More than 500 people were killed in this event, including women and...

I haven't heard about the following incident in Haiti on the news. It happened this past weekend. "there was a tragic incident involving a Christian church in Haiti this past weekend. On May 31, 2025, gunmen attacked a church in the town of Préval, located in Haiti's central Artibonite region...

It’s not that Haitians are blind to their problems, it’s that the loudest, most visible narratives often shift the blame outward. But meaningful change starts with internal honesty. Until more Haitians collectively hold their own systems and leaders accountable, "vocally, visibly, and...

Fair point, you’re right that I don’t know what anyone here does privately. But my response was aimed at the disconnect between expressing compassion and avoiding any real responsibility. If that stung, maybe it hit a nerve worth examining.

Amex Platinum can be a great option for car rental insurance in the DR, just make sure you're clear on what’s actually covered and whether the rental agency will honor it. Call Amex before your trip and confirm coverage for the Dominican Republic, including what's included and what isn’t.

You’re absolutely right, it's truly heartbreaking. Since you clearly feel so strongly about giving Haitians a chance at a better life, could you go ahead and send me your address? I’ll make sure to pass it along so a few families can head your way. I mean, they just want the “simplest form of...

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Oh, absolutely, let’s all pretend the Dominican Republic is somehow responsible for Haiti’s collapse, because that makes perfect sense. Never mind the decades of corruption, gang empowerment, failed governance, and refusal to build sustainable institutions, clearly that’s the DR’s fault too...

I have to strongly disagree with this blanket statement about Dominican society. While envy "envidia" can exist anywhere in the world, just like greed or jealousy, it's a mistake to generalize an entire nation's culture based on isolated experiences. Saying that "even your best friends will turn...

I get the frustration, but reducing an entire country's culture to lawlessness feels a bit extreme. The Dominican Republic, like many countries, has challenges, but it also has countless people working toward change every day. If we write it off as unfix-able, we ignore their efforts and potential

If your business model requires breaking the law to stay afloat, maybe you're not an entrepreneur, you're just really bad at crime with a business license.,

Hopefully Bilbao and Barcelona definitely leave Spain. why stick around in a country where the biggest welfare recipient wears a crown and waves from balconies for a living?

Oh, Spanish journalists rushing to cover the Dominican-Haitian border is adorable, like their own borders haven’t been busy enough with boat landings, migrant crises, and Melilla turning into an episode of Border Wars: Iberian Edition. But sure, fly across the ocean, maybe the Caribbean heat...

They are Javanese deer introduced by Rafael Leonida Trujillo for hunting purposes back on the days.

Yes, I lived in DR for more than 16 years. I have been inside a Dominican Army Base many times. Who attacked the DR? Lol, grab a history book — it's practically a guest list of uninvited foreign powers. Spoiler: It’s not just one

You basically do not have a clue. Below is just a quick summary U.S.–Dominican Republic Military Cooperation Military Training Agreement: In 2015, the Dominican Republic and the United States signed an agreement to strengthen military cooperation. This pact facilitates joint training...