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In 2012 he was first arrested for suspected drug trafficking but the case was filed away. Today, the now former Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) councilor, Francisco Alberto Paulino Castro once again faces drug trafficking charges. This time for major trafficking. The opening of his case was postponed for Sunday, 7 December 2025 following a request …

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The Espaillat family, owners of the iconic Jet Set nightclub, is facing a new legal challenge following the collapse of its roof on 8 April 2025, killing over 260 during a merengue concert. The family of one of the victims, Ramón Osiris Blanc Castillo, has filed a private criminal complaint and joined the Public Ministry’s …

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Two New York City subway cars on the R line, which runs between Queens and Brooklyn, have been decorated to celebrate Dominican culture. This initiative transforms the subway cars into a “Caribbean experience.” Population-wise, New York City is the second largest Dominican city anywhere. The decorations feature images including the country’s flag, traditional instruments such …

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The Dominican Republic men’s senior national basketball team is set to clash once more with Mexico this Monday, 1 December 2025, aiming for a crucial second consecutive win in the First Qualifying Window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar. The rematch is scheduled for 8:10pm at the Ricardo Gioriber Arias Volleyball Palace, …

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President Luis Abinader authorized the provisional use of the Las Americas International Airport and San Isidro Air Base for military and drug combating operations of the US Department of War (Defense). The announcement was made during a press conference following the meeting of President Abinader with visiting US Secretary of War (Defense) Pete Hegseth. The …

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Public Health Minister Víctor Atallah has issued a stark warning: the budget allocated to the health sector will never be sufficient unless the country makes an intensive shift toward primary care to prevent diseases and improve national health indicators. Speaking at a special luncheon hosted by Corripio Media Communications Group, Dr. Victor Atallah asserted that …

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50-year old anesthesiologist Luis Peña Núñez was chosen to preside the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) as of 12 December 2025. He replaces Dr. Waldo Ariel Suero who has for the most times held the position. Reportedly, he had the backing of Suero. Diario Libre highlights that while Dr. Pena Nunez is a seasoned anesthesiologist, he …

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A nationwide power outage that plunged the country into darkness for several hours on Tuesday, November 11, has been traced back to a critical operational error. The root cause of the general blackout was the manual disconnection of an energized line at the 138 kV San Pedro de Macorís I substation, according to a technical …

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A cultural activist and theater director, Danilo Ginebra writes in Acento an opinion piece where he expresses his concern regarding what he calls “The Alofoke-fication of the country.” He translates this into “when vulgarity becomes culture.” He urges people to watch for the moral, political and social deterioration in the Dominican Republic. Danilo Ginebra is …

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Following up on the continued success of the concerts of Puerto Rican performer Bad Bunny, and his recent two full-house concerts in Santo Domingo, influential lawyer Jose Luis Taveras shares an opinion piece in Diario Libre on the lyrics of the record-breaking singer. DR1 shares an English version of the piece originally published in Diario …

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