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What’s in those green waters?

The reappearance of an intense olive-green hue in the waters of the Hatillo Dam has reignited a wave of alarm across the Sánchez Ramírez province and the Northeast region. Local residents and civil society groups are demanding “credible and convincing” explanations for the phenomenon affecting the largest freshwater reservoir in the Dominican Republic. The discoloration, …

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Abinader joins Latin leaders in Dubai to chart future advances in region, says DR has potential to double its economy in ten years

President Luis Abinader is convinced that the Dominican Republic is on a definitive path to doubling the size of its economy by 2036, citing institutional stability and a diversified growth model as the primary engines for this ambitious goal. Participating in the High-Level Presidential Panel “Latin America’s New Chapter: What’s Next?” at the 2026 World …

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Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez participates in US State Department meeting on critical minerals

In a significant move to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s position in the global energy transition, Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez and Minister of the Presidency Joel Santos represented the nation at a high-level ministerial meeting on critical minerals at the US Department of State on 4 February 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the …

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New ruling cuts red tape for installing solar energy in DR

The new regulation governing distributed generation in the Dominican Republic was recently published on 19 January 2026, marking a significant shift in how solar panels are installed for residential and commercial use. Carlos Janáriz, president of the Association of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Companies (Aseefer), has described this as a “considerable positive advance” that …

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Government auditing agency launches Ojo Ciudadano for sharing leads to combat corruption

In a major push for transparency, the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic (CCRD) has officially launched Ojo Ciudadano, a digital platform designed to empower the public in the fight against government corruption. The CCRD describes the portal as a “fast and easy” way to interact with the auditing office in real-time. The new …

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Archaeological mission led by Kathleen Martínez begins search for Cacique Enriquillo’s remains in Azua

A high-level international team of archaeologists, led by the renowned Dr. Kathleen Martínez Nazar, has officially launched field operations at the Ruins of Pueblo Viejo to locate the remains of the Taíno leader Enriquillo. The initiative, titled “Following the Traces of Cacique Enriquillo,” is a joint effort between the Macarrulla Foundation and the Dominican government …

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