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More flights from Russia: more tourists, more trade

Dominican ambassador to Russia Hans Dannenberg says that new flights to more Russian cities are being added after the Covid-19 health committee in Russia cleared flights to resume to the Dominican Republic. The flights bring tourists and are essential for the transport of tropical produce to Russia. The first Azur Air flights had begun to …

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President Abinader favors limiting the powers of the President; wants Congress to reform the Constitution

President Abinader is in favor of reforming the Constitution to limit the powers of the President. The government has convened the Economic and Social Council (CES) to open these discussions and 11 other proposed reforms. The recent past Presidents have amended constitutions in the Dominican Republic to facilitate reelection. Joaquin Balaguer, Leonel Fernández, Hipólito Mejía …

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Has the Public Health Minister convinced the senators to extend the National State of Emergency?

The Senate public health committee has told the press that it sees as positive extending the National State of Emergency for another 45 days. The extension is expected to be passed in the Thursday, 26 August 2021 Senate work session. Lía Díaz Santana (PRM-Azua), president of the Senate Public Health Committee, advanced on Wednesday that …

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Electoral Board presents recommendations for amendments to electoral laws

Román Jáquez, the new president of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) presented on 25 August 2021 recommendations for changes to Political Parties Law 33-18 and Organic Law of the Electoral Regime 15-19. The laws were passed during the Danilo Medina government when the then ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) was the majority in Congress. Contradictions …

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RD$11.5 billion asphalt corruption case submitted to the Attorney General

The Ethics and Government Integrity Department of the Presidency (DIGEIG) and the Procurement Agency (DGCP) presented to the Attorney General Office the file on alleged irregularities committed with the contracting of RD$11.5 billion for the purchase of hot asphalt concrete by former Minister of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo. During a visit to the Attorney General …

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