2016 – Page 61

In an editorial on Saturday, 7 May 2016, Diario Libre points out that the campaign motorcades known as “caravans” have prevailed in the current general election campaign. The caravans carrying political candidates and their followers, which pass through swiftly in a colorful display of party symbols and colors, have replaced the mass rallies of supporters …

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Blackouts lasting from half an hour to four hours have been affecting areas that come under the power distributors’ 24/7 electricity program. People are complaining that despite the power failures, power bills do not go down. Instead, they may actually be higher because extra power is needed to charge the backup inverters. Despite the frequent …

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National Social Security Council general manager Rafael Perez Modesto says that 15 years after Social Security Law 87-01 was passed, 70% of the country is affiliated to a Family Health Plan (SFS) either in the paying or subsidized regimes. He said that the reach of the health plans was 46.2% in December 2011. At the …

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Unreported clear air turbulence affected a flight en route from Dominican Republic to Pittsburgh on Thursday 5 May 2016. The plane was diverted to Fort Lauderdale for medical help after several passengers were injured. Four Allegiant flight attendants and three passengers were taken to the hospital. One of the passengers told reporters that the affected …

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On Friday, 6 May 2016 a Monte Plata court sentenced Winston Rizik to 10 years in jail for drug trafficking, asset laundering and illegal possession of firearms. The Attorney General had asked for 15 years in jail. Rizik’s brother, Nelson Rizik Delgado was instructed to report to a judge on a monthly basis for a …

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Former general and head of operations of the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) Francisco Antonio Hiraldo Guerrero returned to Santo Domingo on Saturday, 7 May 2016. He was deported after serving a jail sentence in the United States. Hiraldo Guerrero was the DNCD head of operations from 2006 to 2008, at the time when former …

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El Caribe reports the seizure of RD$47 million from the Venezuelan owners of the Casa Blanca nightclub in Santiago. Attorney General Office prosecutors are accusing three Venezuelans of asset laundering and people trafficking. During a raid on the brothel the suspects were found in possession of RD$11 million and US$800,000 in cash for around RD$47 …

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A replay of the successful Manny Cruz Tribute to Luis Miguel is scheduled for this Wednesday, 11 May 2016 at 9pm at Hard Rock Cafe at the Blue Mall in Santo Domingo. The singer delighted his audience with his versions of Luis Miguel favorites including “Hasta que me olvide,” “No culpes a la noche,” and …

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The show, Angela Carrasco: 35th Anniversary of Hits will take place at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Jaragua Renaissance Hotel in Santo Domingo on Sunday, 29 May 2016, Mother’s Day in the Dominican Republic. Angela Carrasco has performed the show in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica. Tickets are for sale at …

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President Medina took a group of government officials and special guests for a ride on board the metro cars riding the new extension of the Santo Domingo Metro yesterday morning, Thursday, 5 May 2016. Line 2B is the first to connect eastern and western Santo Domingo, crossing the Ozama River on a bridge built especially …

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