Dolores Vicioso – Page 31

The Ministry of Environment has taken the side of environmentalists who protest actions to change the limits of the Parque Nacional Jaragua. The change would be to enable tourism developments in the southwestern area known for its biodiversity. The Fifth Chamber of the Superior Administrative Court (TSA) has issued protection ruling no. 0030-1643-2025-SSEN-00786. This ruling …

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Officials from the National Health Service (SNS) and the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa) held a strategic planning meeting this week to advance the restructuring of the Dominican Republic’s public health system. Led by new appointees Dr. Julio Landrón (SNS) and Dr. Edward Guzmán (SeNaSa), the meeting focused on several key initiatives aimed at improving healthcare …

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The former honorary advisor to the Dominican government for Free Zones, Fabio Augusto Jorge-Puras, voluntarily surrendered to United States authorities to answer accusations related to his alleged participation in an international drug trafficking network. The delivery took place on Friday, 30 January 2026 in the city of Miami, where it was taken into custody by …

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Carlos Segura Foster, the former administrator of Banco Agrícola, has raised an alarm over what he describes as a severe institutional and financial decline at the state-owned agricultural bank. Speaking on the news program El Despertador, Segura Foster characterized the current state of the bank’s loan portfolio as “scandalous,” claiming delinquency rates have soared to …

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Santo Domingo authorities seek to reduce traffic deaths with a new urban initiative. The National District City Hall, working with guidance from the Partnership for Healthy Cities, has launched “Ni un chin más rápido” (Not a Bit Faster), a strategic initiative designed to transform driving habits in the capital, reports Adalberto de la Rosa in …

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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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