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Government upped its advertising expenses six times in 2024, an electoral year, and keeps spending high

There is concern regarding would-be wasteful spending in advertising by the Abinader administration. Participacion Ciudadana reports that the Abinader administration dramatically ramped up its advertising spending in 2024, an election year, increasing it six-fold compared to the previous year. There has only been a slight reduction in 2025, keeping the propaganda levels still higher than …
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No parallel parking

Digesett agents were instructing vehicle drivers to remove their vehicles that are parked in areas with No Parking signage. Over the years, with the lenience of the authorities, it has been customary to park wherever, even if it meant leaving only a single lane for vehicles to drive through on two-way streets. For the next …
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September 2026 date set for completion of Colonial City revitalization project

Santo Domingo’s ambitious Colonial City revitalization program, backed by an approximately US$90 million investment, is on track for completion in September 2026, a report in Listin Diario reveals. The initiative aims to transform the historic city center, enhancing livability for residents, merchants, and visitors alike. Launched formally in 2020 and actively underway since 2023, the …
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Marry Me landmark blooms on Santo Domingo’s Malecón

Santo Domingo’s seafront boulevard, the Malecón, is quickly becoming a beacon of romance with the new “Marry Me” photo-shooting stage at Plaza Santo Domingo. Since its inauguration in April 2025, the plaza has become a popular spot for marriage proposals and wedding celebrations, offering a picturesque backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, Diario Libre reports. The …
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Prosecutor and victims’ defense lawyers appeal pre-trial ruling in JetSet Club collapse case

The Public Prosecutor’s Office appealed the recent court decision that allowed for RD$50 million bail and impediment to leave the country for Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, key figures in the high-profile Jet Set case. In parallel, lawyers of the victims have appealed the pre-trial ruling. The case involves the collapse of the roof of the …
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Chileans and Argentineans discover resorts in the DR, Dominicans delight in the fjords

Travel from Chile and Argentina to the Dominican Republic is on the rise as the South Americans discover the comfort and style of the Dominican beach resorts. Dominicans are also booking excursions to discover the fjords and cultural attractions of the two South American countries. The enhanced non stop flights are making travel easy. Minister …