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China Vice Chairman Li Hongzhong visits

President Luis Abinader welcomed a high-level delegation from the National People’s Congress of China, led by Vice Chairman Li Hongzhong, at the Presidential Palace on Monday, 18 November 2024. The Presidency reported that the visit sought to further strengthen international cooperation between the two nations. The conversations focused on ways to enhance cooperation in various …

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Haitian couple assaults medical staff at Dario Contreras Hospital, flees

A Haitian couple attacked medical staff at the emergency department of the Dr. Darío Contreras Traumatology Hospital on Sunday, 17 November 2024 in the afternoon, subsequently fleeing the scene. The hospital confirmed the incident in a statement, quoting the director-general, Dr. César Roque, who condemned the assault. The note from the hospital indicated that a …

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Constitutional Court clears open skies agreement with US

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Open Skies Agreement with the United States, signed on 2 August 2024, is in line with the 2024 Constitution. This decision, outlined in Ruling TC/0670/24, paves the way for the implementation of a framework aimed at expanding air transportation opportunities between the two nations, fostering competition, and minimizing …

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Dominican citizens now need to show IDs to leave the country

It is a common practice to leave the cedula behind when traveling abroad with a Dominican passport. The Migration Agency (DGM) is now requiring outgoing Dominican passengers to show their ID cards (cedulas) to leave the country. This additional measure, implemented in recent weeks, aims to bolster security and prevent identity theft, Diario Libre reports. …

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Ministry of Labor publishes holidays for 2025; Nine long weekends, some very long

Tourism is a big industry in the Dominican Republic and the many holidays stimulate domestic travel. The holidays celebrate Roman Catholic religious dates and mark important historical events. In some years more than others commemorative dates are switched around to accommodate work. This year, the Ministry of Labor has only changed two dates that will …

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