Dolores Vicioso

As President Luis Abinader calls on the Dominican populace to brace for economic “sacrifices” due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, a spotlight has shifted toward the extensive suite of benefits enjoyed by the nation’s public officials. While the President assured the country on 22 March 2026 that the government has implemented “all …

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The National Council of Participación Ciudadana (PC), the Dominican chapter of Transparency International, has elected veteran attorney and civic activist Francisco “Pancho” Álvarez Valdez as its Coordinator General for the 2026-2027 period. The election took place during the organization’s 32nd General Ordinary Assembly, marking the third time Álvarez Valdez will lead the influential non-partisan movement. …

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The Ministry of Housing, Habitats, and Buildings (MIVHED) has ordered an immediate work stoppage at the Tuscany Palace Residence project in Bayahibe, La Altagracia province. The intervention follows a structural collapse during construction that exposed severe safety violations and a lack of legal authorization. A specialized team from MIVHED’s Private Works Inspection Directorate conducted an …

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A 75 year old man parked to the right side of Duarte Highway to let out a friend. He suddenly found himself under falling beams of steel and saved his life because the passenger seat door was still open when the cargo of the truck collapsed on him as reported in Diario Libre. 75-year-old Eddy …

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In a coordinated interdiction effort at Punta Cana International Airport in La Altagracia province, agents from the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and the Specialized Airport and Civil Aviation Security Corps (CESAC) seized 150 packages of cocaine weighing 153.75 kilograms. The operation, conducted under the supervision of the Public Ministry, targeted a shipment arriving from …

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The Dominican Republic has its own radars (Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo and Punta Cana) that are generating weather reports used by weather forecaster Jean Suriel and the forecasters at the National Weather Institute (Indomet). But, for decades, the forecasts made by the US National Hurricane Center have been key and are very much followed for …

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The Colonial City (Ciudad Colonial) in Santo Domingo is the center of the country’s religious and cultural traditions. Below are key events and details regarding the choral concert and other activities for Easter Week in the Colonial City: Palm Sunday (29 March 2026): Blessing of the Palms and the “Jesús en el Borrico” (Jesus on …

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As the 2026 Major League Baseball season officially opens today, 25 March 2026, the financial footprint of Dominican talent remains a dominant storyline. While rosters are still being finalized for the full 14-game slate tomorrow, current projections and contract data indicate a massive year for Dominican players. Overview of Dominican earnings (2026)The total projected earnings …

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The 2026 MLB season officially began on 25 March 2026 with the first games played over the weekend. Of particular interest to DR1 readers is the strong Dominican presence in coaching ranks, including Luis Rojas (3rd Base, NY Yankees), Rodney Linares (Bench Coach, Tampa Bay), and Tomas Francisco (Tampa Bay). This is in line with …

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In a high-level bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s role as the “preferred partner” for the Dominican Republic’s urban transport infrastructure, a relationship spanning over two decades. The meeting, the third encounter between President Luis Abinader and his French counterpart, concluded with a firm …

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