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A Katherine Hernandez of CDN Channel 37 remark questioning the efficacy or complicity of intelligence agencies in the Dominican Republic with drug trafficking has been a recent leading trending topic. She pointed out that the country has about the same number of intelligence agencies as the United States but none of these were able to …

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Gloria Ceballos, the director of the National Weather Institute, says the country needs to prepare for the worst scenario from newly formed Tropical Storm Melisa. The worst scenario translates to historic rainfall. Ceballos drew a stark comparison, referencing the 267 millimeters that fell on the National District on 4 November 2022, and the over 400 …

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President Luis Abinader has moved to clarify the complex diplomatic situation surrounding the upcoming X Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, stating that while the Dominican Republic is the host nation, the United States remains the principal convener and is ultimately responsible for the attendee list, as reported in Listin Diario. The high-stakes presidential …

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Leah Francis Campos, named United States Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, is set to arrive to Santo Domingo on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. She will be the first US ambassador since January 2021 at the end of the first Trump administration. Her first official act will be to present her Letters of Credence to the …

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The Dominican Republic is on track to determine the definitive net reserves of rare earth elements by the end of 2026, a crucial step in understanding the true commercial value of the country’s deposits, Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos explained during an interview with El Caribe and CDN 37. Santos revealed that the …

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Energy Minister Joel Santos listed power systems that are getting ready to connect with the national grid and what else is coming in an interview with El Caribe and CDN 37. Santos says nearly 200 new megawatts (MW) is expected to be incorporated to the national grid by the end of October. The new systems …

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The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) is implementing a sweeping new security protocol and major infrastructure upgrades following the tragic on-campus shooting death of a security employee by a student. The rector announced the new measures during the wake for the security guard, who was fatally shot by a Law student in a shocking …

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto has once again cemented his status as the premier Dominican player in Major League Baseball, becoming the first player ever to win the Juan Marichal Award in consecutive seasons. The honor, which recognizes the best Dominican-born player in MLB, was announced on Monday, 20 October 2025, a date that …

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The 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs start Friday, 24 October 2025 at the Rogers Centre stadium in Toronto, Canada. It’s a best-of-seven series. It’s Toronto’s first World Series since winning back-to-back championships in 1992 and 1993. The Dodgers are the 2024 defending champions. All eyes are on Blue Jay’s slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr, best known …

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President Luis Abinader addressed the inaugural session of the 81st General Assembly of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA). He told his audience that “any government that fears the press, fears the truth.” Abinader stressed the fact that government transparency, strong journalists, concerned citizens all produce a climate of freedom of the press. Abinader strongly …

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