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Former US Homeland Security Secretary visits Punta Cana

Kristi Noem, the former US Secretary of Homeland Security, met with President Luis Abinader in Punta Cana on Sunday, 22 March 2026 to discuss regional security. The meeting was hours before President Luis Abinader traveled to France. Noem was recently appointed Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas multinational military and security coalition, following …

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Faride Raful showcases security gains at Miami forum

Representing President Luis Abinader at the Miami Security Forum, Minister of Interior and Police Faride Raful presented a report on the Dominican Republic’s historic shift in public safety and international cooperation. The event, hosted by The Heritage Foundation, convened over 200 political, defense, and private sector leaders to strategize against transnational crime and regional instability. …

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The RD Vial Trust is financing RD$15 billion in highway improvements

The trust entity known as RD Vial Trust is currently financing RD$15 billion worth of highway improvement projects in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC), El Caribe reports. This financing includes remodeling of the toll roads, beltways and boulevards all around the nation. The Abinader administration reports that since 2021, the RD Vial …

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As Easter Week approaches, authorities take steps

The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) and another smaller agency, the Specialized Corps for the Control of Fuels and Commerce (CECCOM), have launched a nationwide operation to inspect places that sell alcoholic beverages, as reported in El Caribe. The idea? To prevent the sale of illegal, adulterated, or contraband alcohol …

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V-Dem Institute gives DR a high score in democracy

The V-Dem Institute’s Democracy Report 2026 (titled “Unraveling The Democratic Era?”), considered one of the most prestigious and statistically rigorous assessments of global governance, gave Dominican Republic high marks. The V-Dem stands for Varieties of Democracy). The report released 17 March 2026 points to “a great reversal” in global democratic standards. The same V-Dem Report …

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Community-led reforestation and field schools target Lago Enriquillo conservation

A collaborative environmental initiative led by AVSI Dominican Republic and its partner SOH Conservación successfully executed a series of strategic reforestation days on 17, 18, and 20 March 2026. The efforts, coordinated with the Ministry of Environment and the Center for Research and Popular Education (CIEPO), focus on the long-term stabilization of the Lago Enriquillo …

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Cristopher Sánchez signs record US$107 million contract extension

Dominican pitcher Cristopher Sánchez has agreed to a six-year, US$107 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal follows the left-hander baseball player’s standout performance for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The deal, which guarantees his presence in Philadelphia through 2032 with a club option for 2033, is being described …

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Abinader administration favors more mining ventures in northern mountain chain

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has authorized three mining exploration permits within the Cordillera Septentrional, according to a preliminary report from the Environmental Commission of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). The findings, first published by the Listín Diario, reveal that the concessions encompass thousands of hectares across several communities in the northern …

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