Dolores Vicioso – Page 4

The Dominican Republic’s internal debt reached a milestone of US$16.61 billion during the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest public credit data, this figure represents a 7.22% increase compared to 2022 levels, Joel Suriel reports for N Digital. This domestic debt is now 25.6% of the Non-Financial Public Sector (NFPS) debt, which cumulatively …

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The current situation surrounding US tariff restitutions presents a complex challenge for the Dominican Republic. While a new US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) system has launched to return billions in “unconstitutional” tariffs, the political cost of claiming those funds has become a central issue for importers and trade partners. The new system for requesting …

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Miguel Martínez, general secretary of the Opción Democrática (OD) party, identifies citizen apathy and systemic inequality as the primary hurdles for emerging political organizations in the Dominican Republic. Elected in October 2024 through a direct vote by the members of the party, under a strict no-reelection policy, Martínez balances his role as a civil engineer …

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More than 200 social and environmental organizations have formed a unified front to demand the immediate and permanent cancellation of all mining projects in the Cordillera Central, Cordillera Septentrional, and Bahoruco Oriental. During a press conference held at the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) headquarters, the coalition warned that concessions granted to foreign corporations (including GoldQuest, …

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A year after the collapse of the Jet Set Club roof, the case remains in the instructional phase as parties debate which evidence will be admitted for a potential trial. Private plaintiffs are currently seeking to upgrade the legal classification to “homicide,” arguing that a technical report and testimony from former employee Gregorio Adames provide …

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The Dominican short film “Caballo Blanco” (The White Horse), written and directed by young filmmaker Ramón Alfonso Peña Rodríguez was recognized at the 10th edition of the 21 Islands International Short Film Festival 2026 held in New York. The film secured two major awards in a highly competitive field:• Best Screenplay: Awarded to Ramón Alfonso …

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Santo Domingo will host the first-ever International Performing Arts Festival (FESTAE 2026) this coming 15 to 19 May 2026. The event aims to establish a premier regional platform by uniting theater, music, and dance through a high-level program featuring national artists and international guests from Colombia, Argentina, Equatorial Guinea, and France. The festival’s details were …

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The New York Mets have officially completed and inaugurated a state-of-the-art player development facility in Boca Chica, located approximately 30 minutes from Santo Domingo. Funded by team owners Steve and Alex Cohen, the project represents a nearly $10 million investment designed to give the organization a competitive edge in developing international talent, Anthony DiComo reported …

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In a major step toward resolving the chronic parking shortage in Santo Domingo’s historic district, Mayor Carolina Mejía and the Presidency of the Republic officially broke ground on the José Reyes parking building on 20 April 2026. The project, located at the intersection of Calle José Reyes and Calle El Conde, involves an investment of …

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A reported electrical failure caused what is described as the fourth stop of Santo Domingo Metro operations this year. The Santo Domingo Metro is used by approximately 400,000 commuters every day. Those caught in the outage had to leave the Metro and proceed by other means. The outage lasted about an hour. The operator of …

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