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The Public Procurement Agency (DGCP) has officially halted the procurement process for several vehicles initiated by the National Institute for Comprehensive Early Childhood Care (Inaipi) following a complaint filed by the civic society movement and news agency, Somos Pueblo. The DGCP’s decision to cancel the RD$151,354,593.80 purchase order came after an investigation revealed several irregularities …

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The Office of Permanent Attention in the National District has scheduled a hearing for November 25th to determine the coercive measures against those implicated in the Pandora Operation. The Attorney General Office prosecution division chose the name of Pandora for the case filed regarding a network allegedly responsible for stealing nearly 900,000 rounds of ammunition …

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The Corripio Foundation celebrated its annual awards ceremony on 19 November 2024, recognizing outstanding individuals and institutions that have significantly contributed to the cultural and social development of the Dominican Republic. Held at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater, the event honored four distinguished figures and one charitable organization for their …

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Team Dominican Republic secured a first-time promotion and spot in the 2025 Gold Cup of the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League. The Dominican national football team defeated Bermuda on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 playing in Group D of League B at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros. Overall, the DR finished in first place …

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President Luis Abinader used the platform of his weekly La Semanal press conference to sign Decree 656-24 ordering the drafting and implementing of a National Road Safety Plan for 2025-2030. The comprehensive plan is aimed at significantly reducing traffic fatalities and injuries in the Dominican Republic. The decree establishes the National Land Transit Institute (Intrant) …

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President Luis Abinader was at the opening of the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Academy in Boca Chica on Monday, 18 November 2024. The academy was built at the location where the D-backs trained from 1996 to 2003. The academy has modern training facilities, comfortable accommodations, and a commitment to providing a high-quality education to those who …

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Prosecutors have already filed charges for detentions in the named Pandora Operation that involves the irregular sale of munitions and weapons purchased by the National Police for use in the Dominican Republic to gangs in Haiti. The Special Prosecutor for Administrative Corruption (Pepca) has filed a formal request for the detention of nine individuals and …

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The Ministry of Culture says that the 26th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo (FILSD 2024) concluded with resounding success, drawing over 220,000 attendees and generating over RD$57 million in book sales. Held from November 7th to 17th at the Juan Pablo Duarte Cultural Plaza, the event celebrated literature, culture, and community. The fair, dedicated …

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The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) has determined the cause of a recent landslide that occurred at Punta Balendrita along the Las Galeras-Samaná highway. A team of engineering experts dispatched to the area conducted a thorough assessment. According to the MOPC’s findings, the landslide was triggered by the failure of a geologically unstable slope composed …

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Dominican authorities have seized nearly 250 vehicles from individuals accused of corruption under the country’s Asset Forfeiture Law (Ley 60-23). The National Institute for the Custody and Administration of Seized and Forfeited Assets in Extinctive Domain (Incabide) has been at the forefront of these seizures, which have targeted high-end vehicles such as Lamborghinis, BMWs, and …

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