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Environmentalists are raising concerns over the Dominican government’s recent tree-planting initiative along the border with Haiti, questioning the emphasis on non-native flamboyant trees (Delonix regia), Diario Libre reports. President Luis Abinader himself participated in planting these trees as part of the “Framboyanes por mi Patria” reforestation effort. While the campaign mainly includes native species such …

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The Dominican Republic continues to enjoy a high Human Development Index (HDI), despite a slight dip in life expectancy at birth, according to the latest Human Development Report 2025 released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Globally, the HDI has slowed to its lowest level in 35 years, raising concerns among UNDP officials. “This …

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On 6 May 2025, the Public Ministry, the prosecutor arm of the Attorney General Office seizedthe property where the Jet Set nightclub operated, following the devastating collapse that claimed the lives of more than 234 people and injured over 180 others during a live concert featuring merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who was among the fatalities. …

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There are growing concerns that the law aimed at protecting minors is inadvertently becoming a shield for young offenders. The reasoning behind the law is simple: the government decided that age reflected maturity, and since their brains have yet to develop fully, they should be given second chances. However, this law, intended to protect the …

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Roberto Rodríguez Marchena, the known mastermind of political communication during the two terms of former President Danilo Medina, passed away on 6 May 2025 of a heart attack. He served as Medina’s director of communications during and after the presidency. He was 69 years old. Listin Diario reports that Rodríguez Marchena was more than just …

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El Cierre Digital, a Spanish publication, speculates that emeritus King of Spain Juan Carlos I could travel to the Dominican Republic to coincide with the visit of his granddaughter, Princess Leonor who will be in the DR for five days (19-24 May 2025) as part of her naval training with the Juan Sebastian Elcano tallship …

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President Luis Abinader will travel to Washington, DC, on Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to receive the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Leadership Award. The prestigious honor will be presented during a gala dinner attended by members of Congress, high-ranking White House officials, and international leaders. Abinader is scheduled to depart in the morning accompanied by …

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The Dominican Republic shone on the global stage as it played host to the prestigious 2025 World Law Congress, transforming the nation into a hub for legal minds from around the world on 4, 5 and 6 May. More than 300 jurists from 70 countries gathered under the banner of “New Generations and the Rule …

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President Luis Abinader and Spain’s King Felipe VI closed the 2025 World Law Congress on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, an event that brought together dozens of legal experts from around the world to discuss growing threats to fundamental freedoms and human rights amidst the rise of authoritarian regimes, Noticias SIN reports. In his address, President …

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President Luis Abinader and Spain’s King Felipe VI inaugurated the first phase of the Universidad La Romana (Uniromana) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. The new institution, promoted by the Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (Funiber), is set to begin classes in September. During the ceremony, Funiber president Santos Gracia Villar emphasized their commitment to accessibility, stating that …

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