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Operation Falcon scheduled to be heard on Monday, 27 September; fourth attempt to set charges

For the fourth time in a row, Santiago judge Iris Borges rescheduled hearing the case against the first accused in the Operation Falcon drug and money laundering ring. The case was postponed and is scheduled to be heard on Monday, 27 September 2021. The hearing is for arraignment and deciding on coercive measures against 21 …
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Final remarks of defense in Odebrecht bribes case to be heard on 27 September

The First Collegiate Court of the National District is scheduled to hear the final remarks of the remaining six that are accused of taking bribes from the Odebrecht construction company to expedite works in the Dominican Republic. Afterwards, the judges Gisselle Mendez, Tania Yunes and Gisselle Soto will deliberate and decide. A ruling could be …
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Coronavirus Covid-19 Bulletin #556/ 25 September 2021

The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control, despite the confirmation that the Delta variant is in circulation. The authorities are monitoring the virus and its variants. The national 4-week positivity rate for the 25 September 2021 Epidemiological Bulletin #556 is at 6.10%, down from the previous day. The 24-hour positivity for …
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Coronavirus Covid-19 Bulletin #553/ 22 September 2021

The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control, despite the confirmation that the Delta variant is in circulation. The authorities are monitoring the virus and its variants. The national 4-week positivity rate for the 22 September 2021 Epidemiological Bulletin #553 is at 6.39%, down from the previous day. The 24-hour positivity for …