Dolores Vicioso – Page 970

The government of the People’s Republic of China, through its embassy in Santo Domingo, donated US$100,000 (RD$5.7 million pesos) to the Ministry of Agriculture. The donation is a collaboration to combat African swine fever. The resources will strengthen the Control and Eradication of ASF Program implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and other agricultural agencies …

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The Operation Falcon drug trafficking and money laundering case continues to be the frontpage story in the Dominican Republic. Operation Falcon is shaking the political establishment. In a new development, the Public Prosecutors’ Office requested that the Supreme Court of Justice designate a judge to open the hearing for accusations against three deputies found to …

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The president of the Central Electoral Board (JCE), Román Jáquez Liranzo says there is no point in reducing the limit for allowed political campaign expenses if enforceable sanctions for candidates or pre-candidates who are proven to have incurred in illicit acts such as drug trafficking or money laundering are not included. He made the remarks …

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Diario Libre reports that Ana Margarita Collado Marte, a former administrative support employee in the Attorney General Office under former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez, would have had close ties to Erick Randhiel Mosquea Polanco. Mosquea Polanco is on the run and is said to be the head of the major drug trafficking and money …

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German contemporary muralist MadC (Claudia Walde) has left her mark at the control tower of the Punta Cana International Airport, the most trafficked in the Caribbean and Central America. MadC is known for her large-scale, outdoor artistic paintings. Grupo Punta Cana says the work of art shows the warmth and culture of the Dominican Republic …

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National and international dancers will perform for the “The Blue Night with World Dance Stars” this 18 and 19 September 2021 at the National Theater’s main hall. The National Theater has been gradually reopening for in-person presentations. The Blue Night is a benefit for children with cerebral palsy and autism. It is organizd by the …

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr, son of Cooperstown Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, is a contender for the Most Valuable Player award in the MLB American League. In recent weeks, the Dominican slugger has been building momentum and now has the stats and more to win the award. The award is handed out in both the American …

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The Dominican Republic’s senior women’s team dominated team Puerto Rico in its third match at the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup taking place in Santo Domingo. The host team won 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-20) and joined the United States team that has also won first three matches in the regional tournament. The Dominican Republic hosts …

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The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control. The authorities, nevertheless, are closely monitoring the virus and its variants. The national 4-week positivity rate for the 14 September 2021 Epidemiological Bulletin #545 is at 6.68%, up from the previous day. The 24-hour positivity for the day is 9.20%, up from the day …

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During his rendition of accounts on 18 August 2021, President Luis Abinader convened national talks to discuss a dozen major issues. He summoned the members of the Social and Economic Council (CES). A first meeting took place on 30 August, when the participants requested the government present written proposals on the issues. A second meeting …

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