2024 – Page 56

The First Collegiate Court of the National District has lifted the house arrest and electronic ankle monitor of former director of the Specialized Body for Tourist Security (Cestur), General Juan Carlos Torres Robiou. He is among those implicated in the alleged corruption schemes uncovered in the Coral and Coral 5G operations, N Digital reports. While …

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Judge Fátima Veloz of the Permanent Attention Office of the National District has reserved her ruling on the coercive measure requested by the Public Ministry against the defendants in the Camaleón case, N Digital reports. N Digital reports that the judge is expected to decide whether or not to send the individuals involved in the …

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In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Dominican Republic Army apprehended a Police captain on Tuesday, 8 October 2024 along with two Haitian nationals who were in the country illegally. Police Captain Roberto Brito was taken into custody in the municipality of Ranchadero while driving a white Hyundai Sonata. The officer was in full …

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Grupo Estrella of the Dominican Republic is proud of its participation in the construction of the Circunvalación Norte highway, a 5.5 km and US$223 million roadwork in San Jose, Costa Rica.The Dominican-Costa Rican consortium, comprising Ingeniería Estrella and Constructora Hernán Solís, completed the construction of the Northern Bypass after the opening of the central trunk …

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The World Bank has just released its report on “Taxes on Wealth for Equity and Growth” related to the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. Among the different types of wealth, the report identifies property taxes as a possible avenue to focus. It finds that LAC countries have a “property tax paradox”: 80 percent of …

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In a major blow to international drug trafficking, Dominican authorities have seized 310 packages of suspected cocaine at the Caucedo Port in Boca Chica, half an hour east of the capital city. The joint operation was carried out by the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD), the Customs Agency (DGA), and the Port’s Military Security, acting …

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The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the US Embassy in Santo Domingo announced the opening of the DFC’s regional office in the Dominican Republic, signifying a major commitment to economic development and regional prosperity, according to a press release from the United States Embassy. The office will identify investment opportunities that are essential …

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Mountain climber Thais Herrera has become the first and only Dominican to have climbed the Seven Summits. These are the highest mountains in each continent. Only about 500 people around the world have done so, and only around 100 women. Herrera is now one of these. On 8 October 2024, Thais Herrera completed her 7th …

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Following the presentation during the Monday, 7 October 2024 La Semanal press conference, Minister of Hacienda Jose Manuel (Jochi Vicente) submitted the comprehensive Tax Modernization Bill with the proposed tax laws amendments to the Chamber of Deputies on 8 October. The bill seeks to raise government revenues to meet current spending, including social programs and …

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The details of how this will be done have not been shared, but news reports say that the government intends to tax digital services such as Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, and Uber. Airbnb spokesperson Carlos Muñoz told Diario Libre that the company will not be a collection agent for governments around the world. Airbnb proposes to …

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