Dolores Vicioso – Page 4

In a recent blow to Caribbean drug smuggling operations, Dominican authorities intercepted a vessel off the eastern coast of the Higüey municipality, seizing 42 packages of suspected cocaine near the popular tourist waters of Punta Cana. The joint operation, mobilized by the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and the Dominican Navy, was launched following an …

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The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) on 25 February 2026 announced three provinces are in Red Alert, meaning definite threat of flooding and damage, and those in vulnerable areas should evacuate. The cold front system that has moved south from the freezing North America has resulted in intense rains that have caused major damages in …

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Albert Pujols, the manager for the Dominican Republic’s 2026 World Baseball Classic team, recently detailed the strategic reasoning behind his starting pitching rotation. According to reports from El Nacional and other local media, the decision-making process was a collaborative effort involving pitching coach Wellington Cepeda and focused on “matchups” and the logistical constraints of a …

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Team Dominican Republic will host a two-game exhibition series against the Detroit Tigers at Santo Domingo’s Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal. The matchups will take place on 3 and 4 March 2026 at the Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal in Santo Domingo, marking the first time the Dominican national squad has hosted a Major League Baseball (MLB) …

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The Dominican Republic’s senior men’s basketball team faces the United States Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 11:10pm at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, USA. Playing in Group A of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers, the DR (1-1) is aiming for its fifth consecutive World Cup appearance. The Dominican team is led by Argentine …

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President Luis Abinader led the official opening to the general public of Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro, an initiative designed to enhance urban mobility and alleviate congestion on the Duarte Highway. The line spans 7.3 kilometers from the María Montez station to the Pablo Adón Guzmán station at the entrance of Los Alcarrizos, …

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A synchronisation fault at a key coal-fired plant led to a nationwide outage after frequency plunged to 56 Hz, exposing once again the operational fragility of the country’s isolated power system, Strategic Energy website reports in its analysis of the Monday 23 February national blackout. The Dominican Republic’s National Interconnected Electricity System (SENI) collapsed on …

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In a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, President Luis Abinader formally swore in the management committee for the San Juan de la Maguana Botanical Garden, a project the administration has designated as a matter of “high public interest.” The initiative, established under Decree 38-26, is framed as a cornerstone for the province’s environmental conservation …

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The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has placed 10 provinces under alert due to the arrival of a nearly stationary frontal system located north of the country and moving here from The Bahamas. This system is bringing increased cloud cover, moderate to locally heavy rainfall, and cool temperatures typical of winter cold fronts in the region. …

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The Banreservas Cultural Center has officially announced its Fifth Theater Season, a month-long celebration of Dominican performing arts dedicated this year to the illustrious actor, director, and playwright Giovanny Cruz. Running from 7 to 29 March 2026, the festival will feature eight diverse productions across three venues in the cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago. …

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