Dolores Vicioso – Page 160

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke up about changing the perception US foreign policy treats its enemies better than its friends during his visit on 4 February in Costa Rica. Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves announced new agreements would strengthen that country’s fight against international organized crime, …

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South Korea announced a donation of US$6 million to the United Nations humanitarian efforts in Haiti, underscoring its continued commitment to support critical programs that address the urgent needs of the Haitian people, split between UNICEF, OCHA, and UNDP, with each agency receiving US$2 million. Geeta Narayan, UNICEF Representative in Haiti, expressed her gratitude for …

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The Trump Administration has just suspended USAID programs funding and contributions to the multilateral security forces in Haiti. Former Dominican Central Bank governor, historian and former DR ambassador to the United States, Bernardo Vega writes in Acento telling what the DR should ask of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he visits on 5 …

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Former president of the Chamber of Deputies and two-term Mayor of Santiago Abel Martínez has put forward a series of proposals aimed at addressing the surge in illegal Haitian migration, as reported in 7 Dias. His plan focuses on enforcing stricter controls in key sectors like agriculture and construction, while ensuring these industries’ productivity remains …

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The high maternity costs covered by Dominican public hospitals to Haitian migrants is again making headlines. During the Monday, 3 February 2025 weekly press conference, President Luis Abinader, answering to a journalist question, said that his administration is in process of evaluation and establishing of methodologies to deal with the free social services issue now. …

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Countless videos show thousands lining up to enter on binational market days in border provinces. There is no identity check on those who enter, nor are there controls on those who leave the Dominican Republic. During a meeting with Elias Piña province authorities and business people held in Comendador, director of Migration, Vice Admiral Luis …

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The influx of Haitians via land crossings continues. Cramming people into SUVs and vehicles is a frequent practice, with drivers usually securing contacts on the road to let them pass. Every once and a while, and more commonly in recent months, the finding of vehicles packed with Haitians makes news. The media recently reported on …

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With more inter-regional differences coming to the surface with the change in the US administration, there is doubt whether US President Donald Trump and other heads of government will attend the 10th Summit of the Americas set for Punta Cana in November 2025. During his past term, US President Donald Trump canceled his trip to …

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Coastal Petroleum Dominicana (Propagas), the private supplier of 60% of the propane (LPG) supplies in the Dominican Republic, denied there is a gas shortage and shared the programming of shipments. Refidomsa, a Dominican government entity, imports the remainder 40%. During the 3 February 2025 weekly press conference, said that it was fake news that Refidomsa …

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The Dominican Association of Shoe Manufacturers (Adocalza) alleged this Tuesday, 4 February 2025 that the majority of bidders in the National Institute of Student Welfare (Inabie) tender for the manufacture and acquisition of school shoes are not actual manufacturers, which violates the Procurement and Contracting Law, Diario Libre reports. Through a press release, the manufacturers …

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