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The president of the Central Electoral Board (JCE), Román Jáquez Liranzo is reminding all that the massive renewal process for the Dominican Republic’s new identity and electoral card (cédula) will commence on 12 April 2026. To prevent logistical chaos and ensure a streamlined flow, the JCE is implementing a progressive rollout based on the citizen’s …

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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports that remittance inflows reached US$1.87 billion during the January-February 2026 period, marking a 1.0% interannual increase. Data for the month of February alone shows receipts of US$887.6 million. While this contributes to the overall growth for the year, the February figure is US$29.4 million less than …

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In a high-stakes day for regional security and binational development, senior United States diplomats and Dominican government officials met on Monday, 16 March 2026 in the Dajabon border area, to finalize preparations for an international force in Haiti and to evaluate the economic impact of the CODEVI industrial park. Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez led …

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The Dominican Republic has formalized a strategic partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to accelerate the nation’s entry into the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a move intended to bolster investor confidence and anchor the country’s bid to become a regional hub for the semiconductor industry. While proponents argue that joining the …

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Judge Raymundo Mejía, presiding over the First Instruction Court of the National District, has ordered the formal summoning of the mother of businessman Antonio Espaillat, along with the City Council of the National District (ADN) and the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC), as part of the ongoing preliminary hearing regarding the structural collapse at the …

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The Dominican Republic’s national baseball team concluded its World Baseball Classic (WBC) ranked third. Its journey in the semifinal round secured US$3 million in prize money for its performance in the tournament’s sixth edition. The Dominican Republic ended winning Pool D and a first game in the quarterfinals against Korea, but then lost to the …

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Under the relentless South Florida rain, Venezuela’s 4-2 victory over Italy on Monday night (16 March 2026) didn’t just propel them to their first-ever World Baseball Classic final, it highlighted a deep-rooted connection to the Dominican Republic that has fueled this historic run. The grit and “winter ball” style of play that manager Omar López …

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Team DR lost to the United States 2 to 1 in the quarterfinals. The pitching staff of the USA did its job on Sunday, 15 March 2026 in Miami at the loanDepot ball park. Yet, baseball will never be the same. Winning pitcher Skenes himself noted what Team DR had brought to the World Classic …

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The Dominican Republic’s baseball team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) wore “Dominicana” on their jerseys, and was all about showing the world what “Platano Power” is all about. The team rolled past all the teams in group D: Venezuela, Nicaragua, Israel, and The Netherlands. The game against The Netherlands was only seven innings as …

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Minister of Public Health Víctor Atallah officially integrated the Nonavalent (9-valent) vaccine into the National Vaccination Schedule on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, making the Dominican Republic one of the few nations in the Americas to offer this advanced level of protection against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Minister Atallah is known for his preventive slant to …

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