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Snowstorm in USA impacts travel to DR

As a massive winter storm paralyzes the United States with polar temperatures and heavy snowfall, the impact is being felt thousands of kilometers away in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic, currently the leading destination for US tourists, is facing a significant disruption to its peak winter travel season. The “polar chaos” currently gripping the US …

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We are a global power, Tourism Minister David Collado highlights speaking to stats of Dominican tourism at FITUR 2026

Amidst the bustling atmosphere of the 2026 International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR), Dominican Minister of Tourism David Collado reaffirmed his commitment to the nation’s leading economic engine, stating that the industry must be “better understood” by society to fully realize its value. Leading a high-level delegation of hoteliers, bankers, and government officials, Collado spoke with …

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Environmental groups condemn floating power plant contamination in Azua and complain of government complicity with business interests

Environmental advocates have leveled sharp accusations against the Ministry of Environment claiming the government body has shifted from being a regulatory watchdog to a “facilitating agency” for corporate interests. Since August 2024, the Ministry of Environment is under Paino Henriquez, a highly reputed corporate lawyer. It is his first position in government. Critics argue that …

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Canadian citizen is arrested in Santiago for human smuggling, a second offense in three months

Members of the Dominican Republic Army intercepted a Canadian national on Tuesday for allegedly transporting undocumented Haitian migrants, marking the second time the same individual has been detained for the same offense since late 2025, Diario Libre reports citing a note from the Army. The suspect, identified as Creamer Troy James, was apprehended at the …

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Government spends RD$11.9 billion on post-Melissa recovery

Government emergency spending to mitigate damage from Storm Melissa has surpassed RD$11.9 billion (approximately US$195 million), according to a report from the Procurement Agency (DGCP) provided to Listín Diario. President Luis Abinader declared a national emergency via Decree 627-25 on 31 October 2025, authorizing 23 government institutions to fast-track relief efforts across 14 affected provinces. …

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New ecotourism route at Palomino Dam in central mountain range, gold mining clearance is pending nearby

The Ministry of Environment has announced that a new ecotourism route at the Palomino Dam will officially open to the public on 21 January 2026. The new trail is located within the José del Carmen Ramírez National Park in the mountainous municipality of Bohechio in San Juan de la Maguana. The trail is part of …

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Ministry of Environment says is not contemplating exploitation rights for mines in the northern mountain range

The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced on Monday, 19 January 2026 that it has no plans to authorize mining exploitation in the Cordillera Septentrional, following inconclusive exploration results in the provinces of Puerto Plata and Santiago. The official statement dated 19 January 2026 clarifies that recent activities associated with a 2024 concession have been …

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