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Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera participated in the Ibero-American Dialogue organized by the Ibero-American General Secretariat prior to the opening 27th Iberoamerican Summit in Andorra. As reported by the Ministry of Environment, Jorge Mera urged countries to promote a paradigm shift in the economic model to focus on sustainable economy to face environmental challenges. The …

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The 2010 Constitution included the figure of a referendum, and the Presidency sent a bill for its enactment to Congress. Yet, neither the religious groups nor the pro-three grounds for abortion are backing the figure. Yet, President Luis Abinader in a press conference with EFE Spanish news agency president Gabriela Cañas said he was backing …

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The media has been covering the debate between Domingo Contreras, the former responsible for waste disposal policy in the Dominican Republic, Dominicana Limpia, and the new incumbent in charge of similar projects Neney Cabrera. Abinader appointed him minister in charge of Strategic Projects and Special Programs of the Presidency. Among these is the management of …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) announced nine more Civil Status Offices are now part of the Project for the Elimination of the Legalization of Civil Status Records (ETLA). The new offices entering the program are the 13th District of Santo Domingo East, the 15th District of Santo Domingo West, the 1st and 2nd Districts of …

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Young congressman Orlando Jorge Villegas wants to convince his fellow legislators that a less formal dress code should be required for work in the National Congress. He was interviewed by Dary Terrero for “La Gente Habla con Dary Terrero.” “I do not agree with the dress code of the Chamber of Deputies for several reasons. …

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Admiral Craig Faller, chief of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is visiting as part of the Combat Outpost Surveillance and Force Protection System (COSFPS/Kraken) operation that coordinates actions against organized crime in the Caribbean. Admiral Faller will meet with Vice President Raquel Peña, given that President Luis Abinader is in Andorra for the Iberoamerican Summit. …

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Diario Libre reports today on the more than RD$2.34 billion in Pension Plan (AFP) savings of deceased persons that the would-be heirs have not recovered. As reported, red tape has made it difficult for the persons to claim the funds. The investigative report reveals that more than 42,000 deceased persons are still in the system. …

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Legendary broadcaster and master of ceremony, Rodolfo Espinal was honored with the Grand National Broadcaster Award by the Dominican Association of Broadcasters (CDL). The awards activity was headed by Nelson Gutiérrez, founder and president of the Dominican Association of Broadcasters, accompanied by the current and newly elected board of directors, headed by broadcaster César Pérez. …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #396 reports 402 new PCR cases for the Saturday, 18 April 2021 deadline. The cases compare to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 498. As per Bulletin #396, with the deadline of 18 April 2021, the Ministry of Public Health has registered …

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President Luis Abinader met with representatives of the Dominican community in Spain on 18 April 2021 on his first day of the official trip to Spain and Andorra. An estimated 200,000 Dominicans live in Spain. The community requested improved passport services and inclusion in the governmental Senasa health plan. President Luis Abinader also met in …

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