Dolores Vicioso – Page 20

The Dominican Republic mourns the death of Ramón Alburquerque Ramírez, a towering figure in the nation’s political landscape and a former president of the Senate. Alburquerque passed away on 30 January 2026, at the age of 76, following a courageous battle with liver cancer. His family confirmed that he died in Santo Domingo shortly after …

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Authorities in the National District are investigating the death of a woman who fell from the 11th floor of a luxury residential tower in the Piantini sector on Sunday, 1 February 2026 in the afternoon. The victim has been identified by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) as Ángela Ortega, a Canadian national approximately …

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A cold front drafting east to Puerto Rico is bringing drier air and noticeably cooler temperatures across the Dominican Republic starting this Monday, 2 February 2026. The evening and early morning were marked by intense wind gusts felt in the National District. Weather Institute (Indomet) reports that coastal and mountainous regions should remain on alert …

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The Dominican Republic, represented by the the Leones del Escogido, won game 1 during the Caribbean Series being played at the Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara, in Jalisco, Mexico. The DR defeated the Red Team of Mexico 5-4. The Caribbean Series that matches teams from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Panama. …

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In a strategic move to overhaul the country’s power distribution sector, the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) has appointed engineer Emilio Contreras as the new general manager of EdeEste, the Dominican Republic’s largest electricity utility. The announcement, made on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, comes as President Luis Abinader’s administration intensifies efforts to stabilize …

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In a move set to reshape the Caribbean’s energy landscape, the administration of US President Donald J. Trump has officially granted a presidential permit for the construction of a submarine electric cable connecting the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, Noticias SIN reports. The announcement was made Wednesday, 28 January 2026 by President Luis Abinader. The …

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US Ambassador Leah F. Campos characterized economic and national security as “two sides of the same coin” during a keynote address to the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production on Wednesday, 29 January 2026. The event was attended by Vice President Raquel Peña and leading Santiago businesspeople, including Manuel Estrella and Micalo Bermudez, as reported …

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In a significant expansion of its medical infrastructure, the Medical Center for Diabetes, Obesity, and Specialties (Cemdoe) has officially transitioned from an ambulatory care model to a full-service hospital. As of 19 January 2026, Cemdoe offers patient internment in addition to its comprehensive clinical offerings, marking a new phase in its evolution aimed at providing …

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In a significant legal blow to corporate environmental negligence, a Dominican court has sentenced an agroforestry company to pay substantial damages for the ecological devastation caused by its avocado production operations. The case has drawn national attention in the Dominican Republic as a landmark victory for Environmental Law (Law 64-00). While the avocado industry is …

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Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in a “march-caravana” to voice a resounding “No” to mining exploitation in the Cordillera Central and Cordillera Septentrional mountain ranges. The mountain ranges are vital to the production of water for human consumption and farming irrigation. The demonstration, organized by the Catholic movement …

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