Dolores Vicioso – Page 11

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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With the scheduled release of Mario José Redondo Llenas approaching on 5 May 2026, prominent psychiatrist Héctor Guerrero Heredia has recommended that the convict immediately leave the Dominican Republic to ensure a viable future, as reported in El Nacional. Redondo Llenas is finishing a maximum 30-year sentence for the murder of his 12-year-old cousin, José …

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Greater Santo Domingo got a taste of tornado-like wind gusts on Monday afternoon, mostly hitting the southern part of the city. To the north, several regions were flooded with rivers damaging inner town connections with main roads. Reports are that the Camu and Veragua bridges over rivers in the north part of the country were …

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A technical team from the National Office of Seismic Evaluation and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie) has launched a comprehensive assessment of the Camú Bridge in Puerto Plata following its structural collapse. The team is conducting technical surveys to determine the exact causes of the failure, the magnitude of the damage, and the necessary …

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