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Meteorologist and weather analyst Jean Suriel has issued an alert regarding a new trough (vaguada) approaching the Caribbean, which is expected to trigger significant rainfall and flash flooding across the Dominican Republic starting 15 April 2026. Jean Suriel is the weather forecaster for CDN News. The forecast indicates that a combination of a transient low-pressure …

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On 13 April 2026, meteorologist Jean Suriel explained that the severe weather impacting Santo Domingo was caused by “microbursts” of cold air and heavy rain. These phenomena occur when a dense mass of cold air and rain rapidly descends from a thunderstorm, hitting the ground and spreading out with destructive force. The National Meteorological Institute …

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Aníbal Díaz Belliard, the director general of operations for the Presidency, personally supervised the commencement of demolition work on the bridge spanning the Camú River. The infrastructure suffered severe structural failure following a recent and significant rise in the river’s water level along the strategic Touristic Highway (Carretera Turística). The primary objectives are to restore …

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Following the passage of a significant trough on 7 April 2026 and 08 April 2026 that paralyzed the National District and San Cristóbal, prominent ecologist Luis Carvajal is calling for a radical shift in urban planning, asserting that the resulting “natural disasters” are actually the physical consequences of human negligence. Carvajal, the Coordinator of the …

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The National Institute for the Custody and Administration of Seized and Abandoned Assets (Incabide) has announced its first-ever public auction of confiscated property, organized under the legal framework of Law No. 60-23. This inaugural event marks a significant milestone in the Dominican Republic’s management of assets recovered from criminal activities, including illicit drug trafficking, money …

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Aerodom/VINCI Airports, concessionaire of the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) has announced awarding a contract to the Dominican firm Ingeniería Estrella for the total rehabilitation and maintenance of primary runway 17-35. The project calls for an investment exceeding US$20 million. The renovation is designed to strengthen operational safety and efficiency at the terminal. According to …

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A total of 4,104 newborns benefited from the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method in the Dominican Republic during 2025, according to new data released by UNICEF. The figures, shared during a high-level site visit to the Dr. Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital, bring the cumulative total of infants treated under this initiative in the Dominican …

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The corruption case against former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez has been postponed for the 22nd time in five years, as of 14 April 2026. The ongoing delays have sparked significant concern among civil society leaders and judicial observers regarding the potential expiration of the legal action. Jean Alain Rodríguez, who served as the nation’s …

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The National Federation of Lottery Betting Shops (Fenabanca) issued a stern warning on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, regarding the massive and irregular expansion of betting shops across the Dominican Republic. The federation claims this “dangerous growth” is fueled by unfair competition and is occurring under the alleged complicity of the Ministry of Hacienda and other …

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Judge Milagros Ramirez Cabrera of the Ninth Criminal Chamber of the National District has sentenced Elizabeth Silverio Silien to five years in prison for the illegal practice of medicine and psychology. This ruling follows a retrial after a previous conviction was overturned last year when the at the time 30-year old woman was sentenced to …

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