2026 – Page 55

The Dominican National Congress approved nine loan agreements requested by the administration of President Luis Abinader throughout 2025, authorizing more than US$1.43 billion in new sovereign debt, Diario Libre reported in a recap of the allocation of the funds. According to contracts reviewed by both legislative chambers, the funds are earmarked for budget support, public …

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The Ministry of Culture officially inaugurated the “Berklee in Santo Domingo 2026” international academic program on Monday, 5 January 2026. The initiative has gathered nearly 200 young musicians from across the Dominican Republic for a week of intensive training at the National Conservatory of Music, the Eduardo Brito National Theater, and various other cultural venues. …

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The woman, Alicia Santo Diaz, 54, who authored and performed an “altered” version of the Dominican National Anthem, was arrested upon arrival at the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) late last week. Accused of “insulting” the anthem, Santo Diaz was later remanded to house arrest. Her arrest came at the behest of a judicial order …

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A state of weather alert was in effect since early Monday, 5 January 2026 in Puerto Plata city following intense rainfall. The deluge, which started in the pre-dawn hours, left major thoroughfares completely flooded. Heavily affected areas included the Malecón, Avenida Luis Ginebra, the Avenida Colón and the connector road between the city’s two ports. …

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The Toros del Este (La Romana) defeated the Leones del Escogido (Santo Domingo) on 5 January 2026 to force a tie for first place of the Dominican Professional Winter Baseball League Championship. The win was the Toros’ third consecutive victory and their fifth in six games, allowing them to pull even with the Leones at …

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