2025

In a move heralded as a significant step toward modernizing the Dominican Republic’s foreign trade, the Customs Agency (DGA) has signed a historic inter-institutional agreement with ten key government agencies. The accord aims to further expedite container freight clearance and solidify the operation of the Integrated Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE). The DGA’s director …

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Despite a public defense from the National Institute of Traffic and Land Transport (Intrant), a controversial speed reduction ramp installed on the Avenida George Washington (the Malecón) continues to draw intense fire from the public, with critics arguing the measure was implemented without adequate warning or public consultation. The widespread complaints highlight a critical safety …

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UNESCO World Heritage site managers from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to promote Sustainable Tourism and share best practices. The regional workshop focused on strengthening capacities in visitor management and promoting inclusive and sustainable development. UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of the National …

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The Center for Diabetes, Obesity, and Specialties (Cemdoe) officially announced its transformation into a full-service hospital on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, following the completion of an extensive regulatory process and the construction of significant new clinical and support areas, as reported in Diario Libre following a tour of the new services. The initial phase of …

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The Attorney General of the Republic Yeni Berenice Reynoso confirmed on 10 December 2025 that an investigation is underway targeting doctors and various health centers implicated in billing the National Health Insurance and Health Risk Administrator (Senasa) for fraudulent, unnecessary, adulterated, and false medical procedures, as reported in El Caribe. Calling the practice of performing …

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The high-profile corruption case against Maxy Gerardo Montilla Sierra, the brother-in-law of former President Danilo Medina, has reached a definitive conclusion. A judge has approved a significant “opportunity criterion agreement” that extinguishes all criminal charges against Montilla and his associated companies in exchange for massive financial compensation and the dissolution of the firms involved. Judge …

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In the developing case surrounding the tragic death of 11-year old Stephora Joseph during a school field trip on 14 November 2025, a Santiago court imposed precautionary measures on three defendants linked to the alleged negligence. A fourth defendant was released without restrictions after being deemed unconnected to the fatal event. The accused all worked …

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Tampa Bay Rays baseball player Wander Franco was convicted in June 2025 of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic and then received a two-year suspended sentence. His lawyers were able to get a court of appeals to order a retrial and thus a new panel of judges will now oversee Franco’s case, as …

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Banco Popular Dominicano is inviting families to once again witness its cherished holiday tradition, the Milagro de la Navidad (Miracle of Christmas). This free theatrical spectacle, a staple of the Dominican holiday season for over three decades, will be staged on three select dates in December at the bank’s headquarters, the Torre Popular at Av. …

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Ballet Concierto Dominicano is inviting audiences to dream with The Kingdom of the Nutcracker, a new version by Sarah Estevez and Carlos Veitia of the beloved Christmas classic, promising an evening filled with fantasy, music, and exquisite dance. This fresh take on The Nutcracker is set to transport spectators directly into the heart of the …

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