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The dream faces reality, and woman returns to the DR voluntarily

The headlines said, “Dominican woman self-deports in fear of new immigration policies of USA.” What the body of the article revealed was a typical story of a person attracted to the mythical ‘streets-of-gold’ idea of the United States. The woman, identified as Leandra Rojas, talked to television reporters for the Channel 41 Univision in New …

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National Police apprehend two Haitian 400 Mawozo gang members

The Dominican Republic National Police handed over two suspected active members of the dangerous Haitian gang 400 Mawozo, Lory Thermidor and Louis Jean Robenson, to their Haitian counterparts. The men had fled to Dominican territory to evade justice in their country, Haitian media report. Diario Libre reports that the handover of the suspects, according to …

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Cocaine found in rolls of textile that would have been exported to Australia

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed within rolls of fabric destined for Australia. The operation was carried out by agents from the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and members of the Public Ministry. During a joint inspection at a shipping company’s warehouse in the National District, officials discovered two …

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Ministry of Labor convenes National Wage Committee to increase salaries

The National Wage Committee will be meeting this 4 February 2025 to begin discussions for a potential wage increase for workers. Employee representatives are pushing for a 30% raise in the non-sectorized category. The National Wage Committee brings together representatives from workers, employers and government and is entrusted with deciding on minimum wages, but in …

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Paliza: DR-US ties stronger than ever

Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza spoke with unwavering optimism about the enduring strength of the nation’s bilateral relationship with the United States. In an interview with elCaribe-CDN, Paliza emphasized the deep-rooted connection and shared agenda between the two countries. Addressing concerns about the potential impact of the new Trump administration, Paliza assured the …

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