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President Luis Abinader signed Decree 403-24 that orders the publishing of the ruling for the application of Law 34-23 for Care, Inclusion and Protection of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (TEA). The ruling puts into effect new facilities and initiatives for parents and persons affected by autism. Read more in Spanish:Presidency 5 August 2024

Dominican historian Frank Moya Pons has been awarded the prestigious title of “National Scientific Researcher” for 2024 by the National Council for Higher Education, Science and Technology (Conescyt) under the Ministry of Higher Education (Mecyst). This recognition highlights lifelong Moya Pons’ significant contributions to the research and dissemination of Dominican history. Moya Pons was the …

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Those activities that generate hard currencies for the Dominican Republic are doing very well, thank you. Tourism is looking at a possible 11 million visitors, free zone exports are going very well, remittances are steady, and direct foreign investments are flowing into projects in the country. For example, remittances are up over 6%, nearing US$3.5 …

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The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic reports that 750 of the 1,000 employed at the US Embassy in Santo Domingo are Dominican nationals. In an interview for Diario Libre, spokesperson for the embassy, Michelle Angulo said that the US Embassy is constantly hiring. Read more in Spanish:Diario Libre 5 August 2024

The Mercado Modelo, in the heart of downtown Santiago de los Caballeros, is a place for locals and tourists alike. It was hit by a voracious fire in the early hours of Friday 2 August 2024. The century-old structure on Calle El Sol, was once the “supermarket” for the city, where fresh produce and meats …

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Adjunct Prosecutor Mirna Ortiz, who coordinates the litigation for the Specialized Prosecutor for Pursuing Corruption, told reporters that the recent accusatory statements by Major Raul Alejandro Giron Jimenez are backed by documents and other corroborations. The prosecutor stressed the point that these statements were not made by the defendant to simply favor the prosecution’s standing …

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Anyone who doubts that the Dominican Republic is used as an important hub for transferring narcotics to other countries should look at this bit of news: In just four days, local authorities seized over 1600 kg of cocaine and 56 packs of marijuana of the coasts of Bani, La Altagracia (Punta Cana-Miches), and the National …

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The Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium, the centerpiece of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center in the middle of the National District, will be getting a billion-peso makeover. The facility was built in time for the XII Central American and Caribbean Games in 1974. The venue has served as the scenario for major concerts, and sporting …

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A man was accused of petty theft and the judge dismissed the charges, but the judge’s orders were not carried out until ten years and four months had passed. The basic issue was the fact that the man is a Haitian with no official documentation and neither did he have Dominican identification papers, the well-known …

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Dominican architect César Iván Feris Iglesias passed away in his sleep on Friday, 2 August 2024. He was 84 years old. He is best known for his contributions to the preservation of colonial buildings, homes, and historically significant pieces for the Dominican people. Feris Iglesias was always generous with his time and his knowledge. He …

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