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The US State Department has released its 2025 Investment Climate report for the Dominican Republic. The United States remains the single largest investor in the Dominican Republic. Recommendations in the report call for lowering what it calls high corporate tax rates and reducing the complexity of the tax system, in addition to pursuing structural reforms …

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While most activities were cancelled on the first two days of the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, by Saturday, 27 September 2025 the leading cultural event reopened and people braved the rains to be present. The event is centered at the Plaza de la Cultura and all pavilions are indoors. But people have to brave …

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Dominicans José Ramírez (Cleveland Guardians), Juan Soto (New York Mets) and Julio Rodriguez (Seattle Mariners) are part of the exclusive group of seven players who have achieved at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the 2025 Major League Baseball season. This impressive feat constitutes a new record in MLB history for the …

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There are six Dominican ball players on the Top 20 list of game shirts being sold in the United States. Juan Soto, the man with a contract with the NY Mets worth three-quarters of a billion dollars, is the top Dominican, ranked number 6. He is followed by the former Boston Red Sox third baseman …

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The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Sunday, 28 September 2025, ending Dominican slugger Juan Soto’s chance at reaching the 40-40 mark this season. The loss to the Marlins killed the Mets’ hope to reach the 2025 season playoffs. Reporting on the loss, MLB stated:“Over 64 seasons, the Mets have endured …

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President Luis Abinader once more issued an urgent plea to the United Nations Security Council during his speech at the UN General Debate on 24 September 2025. He urged UN members —especially the five permanent ones— to swiftly approve a resolution to strengthen the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. Abinader highlighted the critical …

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President Luis Abinader spoke up for a renewed model of multilateralism and called for the voting of a woman to the position of Secretary General of the United Nations. Current secretary general Antonio Guterres of Portugal was first appointed in 2017 for a first term and re-appointed in 2022 for his second term that expires …

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President Luis Abinader and President Irfaan Ali of Guyana were the two heads of government that accepted invitations to speak at the 2025 Concordia Summit, an event parallel to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The Concordia Annual Summit is described as an event that convenes the world’s most prominent business, …

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President Luis Abinader used a high-profile dinner on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly to champion the nation as a model of economic growth and social progress. Abinader declared that the Dominican Republic is charting a course toward prosperity by fostering a unique partnership between the public and private sectors. The event, co-hosted …

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President Luis Abinader met with leaders of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas as a side event to his participation in New York City in the 80th UN General Assembly. The meeting was from 3 to 4:30pm at the Americas Society on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. Abinader joined AS/COA for the private event with corporate …

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