2024 – Page 154

Campaigning for the 19 May 2024 presidential and congressional election ends at midnight on Thursday, 16 May. Dominicans get two full days to finalize their decision on who to vote for. This also means taking the time to check the number of the vote box of the Presidential, senate and deputy candidates of choice before …

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The Attorney General Office (PGR) is making available an online portal where people can report electoral crimes in real time. The online complaints then are filed to the corresponding jurisdiction so that the prosecutor can take appropriate action and initiate an investigation based on the provided information. The head of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office against …

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The ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) is backing Sergio “Gory” Moya for deputy for the 3rd voting district of the National District. He is mentioned in the accusatory file of the Calamar case that looks into crimes such as association of criminals, embezzlement, coalition of government officials, and money laundering. The Listin Diario reports that …

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The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) authorized the extradition of two Dutch nationals requested by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for their alleged links with the criminal structures “Macro Maffia” and “No limit Soldier,” dedicated to drug trafficking, arms trafficking, murders and other crimes. Dennis Goede and Urvin Laurence Wawoe (Nuto) will be extradited. They …

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With Mother’s Day coming up on Sunday, 26 May 2024, leading stores have begun their annual Mother’s Day sales. Despite all the attention being on the election, the promotional sales encourage shoppers to visit the stores over the election day weekend. Check out the printed version online of Diario Libre, El Dia, Listin Diario, El …

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The organizers of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup unveiled this past week the emblem for the competition. This is the first time the Dominican Republic hosts a world football tournament Upon launching the emblem for the world cup, the organizers explain the bold and playful design tells a story of joy, community and …

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Former three-term President Leonel Fernandez, who is running for the Fuerza del Pueblo (People’s Force party), will be on a caravan march in eastern Santo Domingo on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, at the closing of his presidential campaign. Eastern Santo Domingo is the most populated urban area in the Dominican Republic. The activity is scheduled …

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By electoral law, the JCE has until 21 May to complete the counting of the votes resulting from the 19 May 2024 presidential and congressional elections. The 18 February 2024 municipal election proved the vote counting system in place is effective and a vote count can be expected much before the deadline. Central Electoral Board …

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Classes at most public and some private schools are ordered closed on Friday, 17 May 2024 and on Monday, 20 May 2024 to give room for setting up the voting stations and restoring the classrooms. The public schools are regularly used as voting stations nationwide. The order from the Ministry of Education is for classes …

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President Luis Abinader proudly awarded winners of the First Lego League 2024 Robotics Competition and recognized 88 students from nine educational centers. The contest took place 4 and 5 May 2024 at the Carol Morgan School in the capital city. This year, 34 public educational centers participated in the eighth First Lego League International Robotics …

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