Dolores Vicioso – Page 17

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Defense announced the capture of a Haitian national allegedly linked to a series of gruesome murders in his home country. The suspect, identified as Chin Laduse, was apprehended during a border patrol operation along the Macasías River in Elías Piña. According to official reports, Laduse was found hiding in dense …

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In a game that will be etched into the record books of Caribbean baseball, the Caribbean Series defending champions Leones del Escogido (Dominican Republic) edged out the Federales de Chiriquí (Panama) with a staggering 16-15 victory on 4 February 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico. This marathon matchup during the 68th Caribbean Series set a new historic …

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The Dominican Republic has officially submitted its star-studded roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, assembling what many are calling a US$2 billion “Dream Team” aimed at bringing home the trophy. The DR has only won once, in 2013. General manager Nelson Cruz and team manager Albert Pujols reportedly finalized the team roster this week, …

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According to reports from the Presidency, President Luis Abinader arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, 2 February 2026, to participate in the World Governments Summit (WGS). The President’s agenda centers on positioning the Dominican Republic as a regional leader in economic stability, innovation, and sustainable development. President Abinader has been active inviting …

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More than 1.4 million private-sector workers in the Dominican Republic should be getting a boost in their paychecks starting 1 February 2026, as the government implemented the final 8% installment of a scheduled minimum wage hike. The Ministry of Labor made the announcement calling for all companies to follow through with the pay change. The …

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The Listin Diario has published a list of the companies included in the recently passed law that calls for the government to pay companies that reportedly carried out infrastructure but did so without standard contracts. The President’s office vetoed the bill, sending it back to the Chamber of Deputies for revision. Read about these companies …

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Recent reports from the Dominican and international press provide details regarding the case of Peruvian Ángel del Pino Cuya, also identified in some documents as Ricardo Casas, who is currently facing terrorism charges in the Dominican Republic. The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Dominican Republic has formally accused the Peruvian national of terrorism following the …

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The Dominican Republic is under the coldest weather in the past 10 years. Making matters worse, the country is under the effect of a system that brings wind gusts that make it all seem colder. Known as bomb cyclone or bombogenesis, this type of storm forms when a cold air mass collides with a warm …

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The Association of Art Chroniclers (Acroarte) has officially unveiled the nominees for the 2026 Soberano Awards, the most prestigious honor in Dominican art and entertainment. This announcement marks the beginning of the countdown to the gala, scheduled for 18 March at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater. The nominations, finalized after …

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The countdown for his return to international competitions is nearing its end for Dominican track star, 33-year old Luguelin Santos. After nearly four years away from professional competition due to an age document alteration suspension dating back to when he was 18 years old, the London 2012 silver medalist is preparing to return to the …

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