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Abinader stresses freedom of the press at IAPA summit

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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University security guard dies after campus shooting, suspect charged

A security guard at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) has died from injuries sustained during a shooting on the central campus last Thursday, 16 October 2025. Lyedgers Tameydshi Encarnación Peña, a member of the security team, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after being hospitalized since the incident, Diario Libre reports. The university …

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Gold exports propel Dominican exports to top US$10.6 billion in nine months

The Dominican Republic’s exports have hit an all-time high, soaring past the US$10.6 billion mark in the first nine months of 2025, according to the nation’s export and investment promotion center, ProDominicana. Exports from January to September 2025 are up a robust year-over-year growth of 10.2%. The record highs for two leading Dominican commodities, gold …

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Dominican Week in Canada 2025

The Dominican Republic’s Embassy in Canada officially launched Dominican Week in Canada 2025 in Ottawa, a two-day promotional event to position the country as a key economic partner on the world stage. The high-level event, set for 15 and 16 October 2025 focuses on the country’s leadership, economic dynamism, attractions, and investment opportunities. A delegation …

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