2017 – Page 182

National District judge Danilo Amador Quevedo has fixed the date of 30 May 2017 for the preliminary hearing into the former judges Awilda Reyes Beltré and Francisco Arias Valera, who are accused of judicial misconduct and violations of ethic codes. The Judicial Branch Council (CPJ) dismissed Reyes Beltré and banned her from working for the State …

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Last weekend in Hinche, Haiti, the National Police of Haiti (PNH) arrested Dominican Wendy Romero Santana, who is accused of being the head of a gang of car thieves. Four of her accomplices, whose names and nationalities were not disclosed by the authorities, were also arrested as reported in Haiti Libre. The alleged criminals were …

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The first proposed budget by the United States President Donald Trump includes a substantial cut in aid to Latin America. The budget, that was presented on 23 May 2017, still has to be approved by Congress and therefore could change. The 2018 budget for Latin America and the Caribbean has been cut by US$614 million …

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Altice announced on Tuesday, 23 May 2017 that Tricom and Orange would be rebranded to be known under the Altice brand of the parent company. Tricom and Orange together have more than 4.8 million customers in the country, who subscribe to cable TV, fixed line, mobile and internet services. The name change would be completed …

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The branch of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) in Valverde province started a 72-hour strike on Tuesday, 23 May, 2017. The strike affects patients scheduled for surgery and consultations. Dr. Ramón Rodríguez explained the strike will be carried out at the hospitals of Esperanza, Mao and Laguna Salada to pressure for the remodeling of the …

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The Dominican Teachers’ Association (ADP) has rejected a proposal to teach Haitian Creole in Dominican public schools. The proposal, put forth by the Mecca Center for Legal Studies (Cejus), calls for Creole to be taught in public schools. ADP president Eduardo Hidalgo remarked that it would add nothing to the educational system or the professional …

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According to El Nacional newspaper, a source has told them that the Attorney General’s Office has a created a list of individuals who could be issued arrest warrants in relation to the Odebrecht case. The warrants could be issued as soon as next week. Officials of the Brazilian company Odebrecht have admitted to having paid …

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President of the Chamber of Deputies, Lucía Medina, has insisted that it will be the Political Committee of the Dominican Liberation Party that will decide whether she will continue in her position that she took up in August 2016. Apparently, there was an internal agreement within the party that a decision as to whether she …

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Diario Libre reports that at least two senators and nine deputies have direct ties to the business of sports betting and gambling. This includes three deputies and a senator of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), three deputies of the opposition Revolutionary Modern Party (PRM), two deputies of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) and one …

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On Saturday, 27 May 2017, Hector Acosta is presenting his “Un Bohemio Cibaeño” concert at the National Theater. The concert was presented to two full houses at the Teatro Regional in Santiago. Joseph Tavarez, producer of the show, announces there will be special guest performances for unforgettable moments during the show. Tickets at the National …

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