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A bipartisan delegation of eight US lawmakers, led by Florida Republican Congressman Brian Mast, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, concluded a two-day visit to the Dominican Republic, underscoring the nation’s critical role as a strategic partner to the United States.

A Presidency press release highlights that during the visit, Congressman Mast highlighted the relationship, stating: “President Abinader and the Dominican Republic are an incredible strategic partner for the United States.”

The delegation’s packed agenda included high-level meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation on regional security, counter-narcotics efforts, and economic opportunities for both countries.

The US legislators were accompanied by US Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Leah Francis Campos. Ambassador Campos officially began her term in the Dominican Republic this November 2025.

The US legislators began their trip with a meeting with President Luis...

October 2025 was a banner month for Dominican exports, as the numbers went over US$1.25 billion, the highest in 13 years. This large number for October put exports for the year at nearly US$12.0 billion, which is a 10% increase year-to-year.

A very happy Minister for Industry, Commerce and Small Business (MICM), Victor (Ito) Bisono announced the export success as he accompanied President Luis Abinader at the awards ceremony organized by the Association of Dominican Exporters (AdoExpo).

Among other numbers that were given by the minister were the numbers for direct foreign investment, which was put at US$5.0 billion for 2025, 30% of all foreign investment in the Caribbean and Central American region.

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• El Dia

Juan de Mata Rodriguez Rodriguez, alias Tico, was sentenced to two years in prison and payment of a fine of RD$200,000 for illegally cutting down pine trees in Jarabacoa.

The Third Criminal Chamber of the Court of the First Instance in La Vega passed this sentence for the violations covered under Environment and Natural Resources Law 64-00.

The prosecution established that Mr. Rodriguez (Tico) had cut down the pine trees to open a path to some lands he was occupying in an illegal manner.Rodriguez will spend the first four months in jail in La Vega and the rest of his sentence will be suspended, under the condition that he will work doing community service for the Ministry of the Environment. He will also have to pay the government those RD$200,000, as well as make payments to the owner of the lands he had irregularly occupyied.

The Vice President Raquel Peña, who is from Santiago, and the Santiago City Mayor Ulises Rodriguez have expressed their concern over delays in major road works in Santiago city.

The Presidential Commission to Support Provincial Development had promised the merchants along Calle del Sol, the main street in the heart of downtown Santiago, that work on the underground tunnel for all of the overhead cables for electricity, telephones and data, would be completed within 60 days. This is the historical center of a city that is 500 years old, and the commercial center for much of the nation’s second-largest city. However, these promises have not been fulfilled and local merchants are up in arms about the situation that they claim is costing them a lot of money.

The first phase of the operation goes from Calle Cuba to Calle Sabana Larga. This is about a 200- meter, two-block stretch in the upper part of the street. It borders Columbus Park, the famous Pez Dorado Restaurant, and the...

A group called Check Point Research is calling on folks to be very careful about purchases at online retail platforms, especially as Black Friday approaches.

According to the research group, as the most hectic shopping day of the year comes closer, fake websites purporting to be legitimate, such as Amazon, Nacional Supermarkets, Zara, and other popular retailers appear on computer screens.

These are attempts to obtain personal, economic and social data, as well as money. The web scammers are very good at disguising their malware and look quite legitimate.

During the first weeks of November over 300 new websites appeared on the web, and fully 10% of them were connected to Black Friday ad were classified as dangerous. Be cautious.

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• Listin Diario

The BHD Bank announced the winners of its 2025 “Women Who Change the World Contest.” The top honor of the 10th edition of the awards went to Nellys Margarita Heredia Agramonte, a community activist who has dedicated all her life to the people of the southwest of the country. She is known for her leadership in establishing women’s associations, driving multisectoral change in gender equality, environmental stewardship and education.

The ceremony to honor the trailblazers was presided by Vice President Raquel Pena and took place at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the National Theater.

The two second-place awards celebrated diverse achievements:Arisleyda Beard de Burgos was recognized for her unwavering commitment to promoting art and culture in Puerto Plata.Dr. Dhamelisse Then Vanderhorst, director of the Dr. Hugo Mendoza Pediatric Hospital, was honored for her...

Firelei Baez / Diario Libre

Dominican-born Firelei Baez recently became the Dominican artist with the record for an auctioned painting. Báez’s Untitled (Colonization in America, Visual History Wall Map, sold for US$1.11 million in a Christie’s New York auction, more than five times its high estimate of US$200,000. This broke the artist’s record, set earlier in the day at Phillips, when Daughter of Revolutions (2014) sold for US$645,000. Her other work, Josephine Judas GOAT (2017) had also reaped US$567,000 at Christie’s New York.

Báez was born in 1981 in Santiago de Los Caballeros to a Dominican mother and a father of Haitian descent. She was raised in Dajabón, a market city on the Dominican Republic’s border with Haiti. At the age of 8, she relocated with her family to Miami, Florida.

Báez moved to New York in 2001 where she then received a bachelor’s...

Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch Fernández / Diario Eco

The three Dominican-born contenders for the Miss Universe – Miss Dominican Republic Jennifer Ventura, Miss Latin USA Yamilex Hernandez and Miss Turks and Caicos (Bereinice Dickinson) — failed to make the top 12 of the Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand that concluded on 20 November with the selection of Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch as the winner.

The 2025 top 12 were: Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, Philippines, Thailand, Malta and Cote D’Ivoire.

CBC of Canada reported that this 2025 contest had made headlines for public bullying, judges quitting, allegations of vote-rigging, alleged death threats, a walkout, fake drug use and a contestant who left the competition on a stretcher.

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People are talking about a before and after for concerts following the two performances of Puerto Rican Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) in Santo Domingo’s Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium on Friday and Saturday, 20 and 21 November 2025. El Dia estimated around 100,000 attended the two concerts.

A full stadium on both nights for the opening concert of “Debi Tirar mas Fotos World Tour” that the artist is taking to Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. During the concerts, Bad Bunny called the DR his second land after Puerto Rico.

A stellar moment of the Saturday concert was the presentation of the remix in bachata mode of Bokete by Bad Bunny and Romeo Santos, included in the upcoming album of Romeo Santos.

Recently, Billboard called the artist the most outstanding Latin performer of the 21st Century.

Thousands came for the concert in Santo...

Legendary Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte is set to perform in the Dominican Republic, bringing their chart-topping norteño sound to the stage at the El Embajador hotel on Monday, 24 November 2025.

The celebrated group arrives fresh off a major sweep at the Latin Grammy Awards, where their album, “La Loteria”, secured the award for Best Norteño Music Album, with the title track also winning Best Regional Mexican Song.

This high-profile event is being presented by the foremost Hispanic entertainment promoter in the United States, Pedro Zamora, president of Zamora Live.

Los Tigres del Norte are described as more than a musical act as an international cultural phenomenon and a Mexican “country brand,” boasting sales of over 30 million copies worldwide. Driven by the expansive Mexican diaspora, their distinctive music has resonated across continents. Their prestige is...

The Disciplinary Commission of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has kicked the Athletic San Cristobal team out of the Dominican Football Federation’s First Division, prohibiting them from completing this year’s competition, and relegating the team to the second-tier Expansion Division for 2026.

According to the international soccer federation, the team had violated Article 20 of the Disciplinary Code that governs “manipulation of game results.”

In addition, the FIFA is requiring the Dominican Football Federation to implement an educational program to avoid any further attempts to influence the outcome of a match.

The Dominican Federation will request and receive the complete details of the incidents that led to the very severe penalizing of the team from Athletic San Cristobal.

The LDF has already cancelled the matches on the...

Ambassador Leah Francis Campos, President Luis Abinader and Vicepresident Raquel Peña / Presidency

President Luis Abinader formally received the credentials of seven new ambassadors, including the new United States envoy, Leah Francis Campos, in a ceremonial act at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, officially marking the start of their diplomatic missions in the Dominican Republic.

The ceremony was held in the Salon de Embajadores (Ambassadors’ Hall) of the Presidential Palace. Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Alvarez accompanied President Abinader.

The appointment of Ambassador Leah Francis Campos is seen as a key step in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic did not receive an ambassador during the Biden administration...

A recent analysis by the Atlantic Council strongly asserts that modernizing the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) is a critical, dual-purpose mission for both Washington and Santo Domingo, framing the update as a geopolitical imperative necessary to secure regional stability and economic advantage.

The findings emphasize that the current agreement is functionally outdated, posing risks to US economic interests and leaving the Dominican Republic’s economy vulnerable.

Modernizing the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) is considered important for both the Dominican Republic (DR) and the United States for economic, strategic, and security reasons.

The original agreement took effect between 2006 and 2009, and the world economy has changed significantly since then.

The perspective of the Atlantic Council is that for the United...

The Dominican Republic is grappling with one of the most pressing public health crises of recent decades, with newly released data showing that over 70% of the country’s adult population is now classified as overweight or obese.

The alarming figures were presented by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) at the International Forum on “Public Policies for the Prevention and Reduction of Overweight and Obesity” held this week, Diario Libre reports.

Public Health Minister Victor Atallah, a functional medicine practitioner, has brought to the Ministry of Public Health his emphasis on prevention to combat disease. During the forum, he described obesity as the new epidemic.

The rising prevalence of excess weight is not confined to adults; it is increasing across the entire age spectrum, according to the 2024 National Micronutrient Survey. The findings of the study reveal that...

The Penitentiary and Correctional Services Agency (DGSPC) initiated a landmark transfer this Wednesday, 19 November 2025, moving the first inmates from the congested La Victoria National Penitentiary to the new Las Parras Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) in the municipality of San Antonio de Guerra in Santo Domingo province.

The first stage of the new Las Parras CCR, completed by the Ministry of Housing and Edifications (MIVED), can accommodate approximately 2,400 inmates across two functional quadrants.

The jail was built for 8,000 inmates during the Danilo Medina administration, with the Attorney General Office under Jean Alain Rodriguez using funds from the Odebrecht corruption case. At the end of his administration, Medina had announced the completion of the work, yet major legal and operational issues delayed its operation until now.

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Users of the Santo Domingo Metro are experiencing major delays, increased congestion and deficiencies in the service. The lack of adequate maintenance became apparent recently when a nationwide blackout left the Metro without services when its backup power systems failed.

Diario Libre reports that the problems continue on certain lines.

The Metro is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of city commuters. Riders are sharing videos of the major inconveniences.

President Luis Abinader after the nationwide blackout incident replaced the director of the Metro, but the problems continue.

In a landmark ruling, the Dominican Constitutional Court (TC) has invalidated articles from the Police and Armed Forces justice codes that criminalized homosexual relations among service members. The ruling, issued on 18 November 2025, removes long-standing penalties that defined “sodomy” as same-sex intercourse, ensuring that members of the military and national police can engage in such relationships without fear of sanction, the media reports.

The 2010 Constitution explicitly bans same-sex marriage, a change that was carried into the 2015 version.

The Constitutional Court’s new ruling, designated TC/1225/25, specifically targets Article 210 of Law 285 (1966), which created the National Police Justice Code, and Article 260 of Law 3483 (1953), which established the Armed Forces Justice Code.

The repealed articles previously stipulated varied terms of “correctional...

Santo Domingo is grappling with escalating visual contamination and urban disorder, fueled by the relentless proliferation of lottery booths (bancas de loterías) across its streets and avenues. Diario Libre’s Adalberto de la Rosa reports that these small, highly-visible businesses are not only cluttering the capital city’s aesthetic but are also, in many cases, outright violating municipal regulations regarding spacing and the crucial use of public sidewalks. The newspaper highlights that city ordinances are ignored by lottery booth owners.

The consortia that run this line of business are now ubiquitous, setting up shop in small, brightly colored spaces everywhere in the capital city and the provinces. Their presence is felt from rich to poor neighborhoods. He writes about their proliferation in the exclusive residential zones like Piantini, Renacimiento, La...

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic to the Holy See, in coordination with the Instituto Cervantes in Rome, is presenting “Routes of Hope: Contemporary Dominican Art” (Rutas de Esperanza), a major collective exhibition celebrating the creative power and dynamism of modern Dominican artists.

The exhibition is strategically timed to coincide with the highly significant 2025 Vatican Jubilee Year.

The exhibition is set to be inaugurated on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 6pm in the prestigious Sala Dalí of the Instituto Cervantes, located in the emblematic Piazza Navona. The piazza, a major draw for pilgrims and tourists during the Jubilee, ensures maximum international visibility for the artwork. The exhibition will remain open to the public until 10 January 2026.

Curated by Julian Kunhardt, the exhibition features works by a...

With her participation in the national costume catwalk on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Miss Dominican Republic Jennifer Ventura elevated expectations she may make the finals in the Miss Universe contest ongoing in Thailand.

Media reports are that the 27-year old Barahona native commanded the stage with undeniable poise, charisma, and elegance, impressing audiences and critics alike as she showcased her national costume.

Her attire paid homage to the national flower, the Bayahibe Rose (Pereskia Quisqueyana), an endemic species.

Despite the intense competition, the Dominican costume reportedly was a standout, radiating with vivid colors and intricate artisanal details. It successfully embodied the unique beauty and delicate nature of this rare flower, making a striking visual impact.

That beautiful national costume, inspired by the Bayahíbe Rose, is the...

President Luis Abinader to attend 2025 Semiconductor Industry Association Awards Dinner. The event this year will honor Taiwan semiconductor industry founders.

It is unusual for a head of state to attend the 2025 Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Awards Dinner. The event is an executive-level gathering focused on recognizing excellence in the industry. Attendees primarily include CEOs, COOs, investors, and strategy leads from leading staffing firms and technology providers.

The 2025 event includes a SIA reception at 5pm, dinner, awards presentations and keynote remarks at 6;30pm and after-dinner reception at 8:30pm at the Signia by Hilton San Jose in San Jose, California.

On the agenda for the 2025 SIA Awards Dinner, hosted by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), are keynote remarks and presentations related to the semiconductor industry, with a focus on...

The Dominican Republic’s economy, which experienced a period of slower growth in late 2024 and 2025, is projected to accelerate significantly, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a robust rebound starting in 2026, a note dated on 12 November 2025 in Washington, D.C. details.

Following its Article IV Consultation, the IMF Executive Board noted the country’s strong economic fundamentals and policy space, positioning it well to handle global uncertainty. Growth is expected to reach 4.5% in 2026 and converge to its long-term potential of 5%.

The slowdown was attributed to tighter financial conditions and increased uncertainty. However, preliminary signs of a revival—underpinned by supportive policies, and stronger tourism, exports, and credit—are already appearing. Inflation is expected to remain well-anchored, averaging about 3.7% in 2025 and holding...

President Luis Abinader is set to host a pivotal ceremony this Wednesday, 19 November 2025 where he will formally receive the Letters of Credence from seven newly appointed ambassadors to the Dominican Republic. This act marks the final and official step by which the diplomats are recognized by the host country, enabling them to fully commence their diplomatic duties.

The roster of representatives scheduled to present their credentials includes a diverse group of envoys from allied nations and international organizations:Raúl Fuentes Milani, representing the Delegation of the European Union.Kishan Dan Dewal, representing the Republic of India.Leah Francis Campos, from the United States of America.John Petter Opdahl, from the Kingdom of Norway.Zden?k Kubánek, from the Czech Republic.Vitali P. Barchuk, from the Republic of Belarus.Enrique Antonio Valdez Aguiar...

The National Council of the Magistracy (CNM), led by President Luis Abinader, is nearing the conclusion of its evaluation process for candidates aspiring to positions opened in the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) and the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE). The process is scheduled to wrap up this Thursday, 20 November 2025 starting at 9am.

On Tuesday, 18 November, the CNM completed its third day of public hearings, assessing candidates for the country’s highest judicial and electoral bodies. On this latest day, 20 participants were interviewed, bringing the total number of hopefuls heard to 61 out of 83 postulants.

The National Council of the Magistracy is composed of President Luis Abinader, the presidents of the SCJ (Luis Henry Molina), the Constitutional Court (Napoleón Estévez Lavandier), the Senate (Ricardo de los Santos – PRM), and the Chamber of Deputies...

Executive Director, Milton Morrison / INTRANT

The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) has announced it will be enforcing the newly released Technical Regulation on the Approved Standard for Personal Protective Helmets. The measure, which is now mandatory nationwide, dictates the specific type of safety-certified helmet that must be used by both motorcycle riders and passengers across the country.

The Intrant says the move is grounded in Article 157 of Law 63-17 and Decree 256-20 and has received significant international and domestic validation. The new rule ensures that all motorcycle helmets imported and sold domestically meet globally recognized safety standards, thus guaranteeing maximum protection for users.

The move needs to be implemented by the Ground Traffic and Transit Agency (Digesett). Over the years, the Digesett agents seem to uphold...

The Corripio Foundation presented the Corripio Foundational Awards 2025, an annual event recognizing and honoring individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to the cultural and social development of the Dominican Republic.

The ceremony, held in the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater, recognized four distinguished individuals and one non-profit institution dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children with disabilities.

Here are the esteemed award winners and a summary of their backgrounds:

Award winners and their backgroundsDr. Milton Ray GuevaraAward category: Social and Juridical Sciences, Constitutional LawBackground and Recognition: Recognized for his prolific professional and academic career in the constitutional field. He has trained numerous legal disciples, has a distinguished intellectual...

The General Archives of the Nation (AGN), responsible for safeguarding millions of folios, images, and documents that form a principal part of the nation’s historical memory, is hosting the 12th Edition of the Dominican History Book Fair at the National Archives Building at #2 General Modesto Díaz Street in the Zona Universitaria, a short distance east of the Abraham Lincoln Avenue.

The fair, which runs from 17 to 21 November 2025 was opened by the Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo. This year it is dedicated to Dominican folklorist Dagoberto Tejeda.

The fair features conferences, book presentations, talks, exhibitions, workshops and cultural activities and is open to the general public.

Key highlights from the directorRoberto Cassá, director of the AGN, shared details of the event and the institution’s work during a luncheon with El Caribe and...

Costume Arts RD, a collective of local artists and designers, is captivating audiences at Quinta Dominica on Padre Billini Street in the Colonial City with a sweeping exhibition dedicated to the history of dress, spanning from ancient Egypt to the 19th Century.

The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and on weekends from 12pm to 9pm. Costume Arts RD first previewed their project during the 2017 Book Fair. The initiative has since grown into this comprehensive historical showcase. The free-access exhibit runs until 28 November 2025 at the Quinta Dominica.

The Costume Arts RD presenters are a “multidisciplinary ensemble that brings together all disciplines of art,” explains Ana María Cordero, a spokesperson for the collective. It features a diverse range of talent, including designers, couturiers, artists, and publicists, many...

Alinson Rolando Dipré / El Caribe

The Dominican Republic is celebrating its newest millionaire after Alinson Rolando Dipré, a young port worker, officially claimed the staggering RD$222 million grand prize from the Leidsa Loto and Loto Más draw.

The country’s leading lottery company, Leidsa, formally introduced Dipré, who now holds the distinction of being the 493rd millionaire in the company’s history.

Dipré secured the massive jackpot with the winning numbers 12-14-20-22-28-31 and the “Más” number 2. The lucky ticket was purchased at the Farmacia Greliz located in Prado Oriental in Greater Santo Domingo.

While one celebration concludes, the drama continues. Leidsa has issued an urgent public appeal for the winner of a separate RD$32 million prize.

Time is quickly running out for this second ticketholder. The deadline to claim that substantial...

The Dominican Republic is rapidly consolidating its position as the regional leader in the manufacturing of medical devices, and electrical and electronic products, attracting major global corporations, President Luis Abinader highlighted during his presentation to the nation on 17 November 2025.

Speaking during his weekly press engagement, “LA Semanal con la Prensa,” the head of state emphasized that the country’s strategic location near consumer markets, coupled with political, social, and macroeconomic stability, and a robust legal and fiscal incentive framework, are key drivers of this growth.

The medical device industry has become the country’s primary export sector. President Abinader noted that 42 companies are currently operating in national free trade zones dedicated to this field.

Export value: In 2024, medical equipment exports reached US$2.8...

The Central Bank reveals that remittance flows from abroad reached US$9.878.4 million between January and October 2025. There has been a substantial increase of US$966.8 million (10.8%) compared to the same period the previous year.

The robust performance strongly suggests the nation will easily surpass the estimated US$11.7 billion in remittances projected for the end of 2025.

In October alone, the country received US$965.6 million, a 5.8% (US$52.7 million) increase from October 2024. The BCRD highlighted that these funds, supplied by the Dominican diaspora abroad, have a significant multiplier effect on consumption, investment, and financing for the country’s most vulnerable sectors.

The Central Bank attributed the strong remittance behavior primarily to the economic performance of the United States. A staggering 80.4% of formal remittance flows in October, amounting to US$719.8 million...

SANTO DOMINGO RD 23/11/14 FACHADA DEL PALACIO DE LA POLICIA NACIONAL,FOTO.JOSE JUSTO FELIZ

The statutes of the National Police call for a maximum of two years in the position of director general. The current director, Major General Ramon Antonio Guzman Peralta was named in November 2023.

At the time, he replaced General Eduardo Alberto Then who had been named in November 2023 to the position. Previously, General Edward Sanchez, was named on 16 August 2020 and replaced on 17 October 2021.

Under the framework of Organic Law 590-16 of the National Police, Guzmán Peralta’s continued service at the helm of the institution is precarious. Article 23 of the law states that the director general can only occupy the position for a maximum period of two years.

“The designation of the director general of the National Police is made for a maximum period of two (2) years, without...

Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) deputy for La Romana, Jacqueline Fernández reportedly served divorce papers on her husband, Esteffani José (Ethian) Vásquez Amarante, shortly after it became public knowledge that he is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges. The move would distance herself from her spouse as he faces the possibility of extradition.

El Nuevo Diario explains that the ruling party legislator served divorce papers on the same day her husband was requested and arrested by the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) for the extradition hearing at the Supreme Court of Justice.

The judges of the Second Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) are scheduled to hear a request for a pretrial coercion measure, specifically preventive custody, against Vásquez Amarante on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. US authorities are seeking his...

An October 2025 CUNY Latino Data Project Report indicates the Dominican population in New York City has declined by nearly 13% since 2021 as Dominicans migrate to other states.

In 1980 about 50% of all Dominicans living in New York City resided in Manhattan, mainly Washington Heights. Gradually, there was movement to the Bronx and in 2023, 48% of all Dominicans in the city lived in the Bronx and 22% in Manhattan.

The Dominican population in NYC decreased from approximately 761,333 in 2021 to 663,169 in 2024. Professor Bergad Laird of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center analyzed census data for the recent Latin American report.

The study found that around 100,000 Dominicans left NYC for states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Jersey, a move attributed to higher costs of living in New...

Eleonore Caroit / Acento

Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Eleonore Caroit is spearheading the French government’s call for more transparency to actively fight disinformation. A French-Dominican national, Caroit grew up in the Dominican Republic, daughter of Jean Michel Caroit, the long standing Le Monde correspondent.

Eleonore Caroit today is responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad in the French government. In this capacity, she continues her commitment to promoting France’s global influence, the French language, and international cooperation.

In an interview with Julian E. Barnes for The New York Times, Caroit explained the Macron government’s approach to countering foreign malign influence campaigns. She said this centers on the belief that a government can actively fight disinformation while...

The person may already know it and may be preparing to privately claim the ticket. The winner has 90 days to claim the more than RD$200 million that comes with the holding of the Lotto ticket.

The International Electronic Lottery of the Dominican Republic, S.A. (LEIDSA) announced that a winner emerged from the draw held on Saturday, 15 November 2025.

The fortunate individual correctly matched the six Loto numbers (12-14-20-22-28-31) and the additional ‘Más’ number (2).

The draw had a total prize pool of RD$472 million. The winner secured the RD$222 million by hitting all six Loto numbers, winning the RD$72 million accumulated Loto jackpot, plus the fixed RD$150 million prize for the ‘Más’ component.

The winning ticket was sold at the “Farmacia GRELIZ” point of sale, situated in Los Prados de San Luis, Santo Domingo East.

Lottery rules stipulate a 90-day window for the prize...

The media has begun to share the details revealed by the Attorney General prosecutor department making apparent negligence in the management of the issues affecting the physical structure of the Jet Set Club. The details explain the vulnerabilities that caused the roof of the nightclub to collapse, killing more than 260 people and injuring another 100.

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• Noticias SIN

One of the most beloved families in the Dominican Republic is the Moreno Portalatin family, founders of Helados Bon, the leading Caribbean and Central American ice cream brand. Jatna Tavarez, on occasion of the celebration of the Month of the Family interviewed several members of the family.

The brothers and sisters, Jaime Alfonso, Jesus, Ana Angelica and Jose Martin Moreno Portalatin, offspring of Alfonso Moreno and Ligia Portalatin, shared highlights of the family saga and many instances when they acted to turn adversity into opportunity. These include mentions of their father Don Alfonso being persecuted for his opposition to dictator Trujillo and when he was impeded to practice his chosen career as a lawyer. People in San Francisco de Macoris feared buying the dairy products produced by the family, so he turned the milk into sweets and ice cream. He sold books and magazines...

Tourism Minister David Collado was beaming as he announced the numbers for the first ten months of the year. With 9,283,767 visitors since January, the minister noted that was above all previous years and just confirms the importance of tourism in the national economy

Collado added that tourism is responsible for over 800,000 jobs, making a huge contribution to the local economies.

The government estimates tourism receipts at US$5.4 billion in net external income and the RD$19.98 billion in taxes that demonstrate the broad effects of the tourism industry.

The minister highlighted the arrival of over two million cruise line passengers, a 25% jump from just two years ago. The jump follows the opening of new ports.

Shaikha Al Nowais, UN Tourism Secretary-General / ABC Mundial

The Dominican Republic has been chosen to host the 27th General Assembly of UN Tourism, the former World Tourism Organization, in 2027.

The decision was adopted by resolution during the three-day 26th General Assembly of the organization, held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia in November 2025 with the participation of 148 member states. Ninety ministers of tourism, including Dominican Tourism Minister David Collado and 70 ambassadors attended. The theme was artificial intelligence.

The 27th General Assembly will be the first under the leadership of Shaikha Al Nowais of Saudi Arabia as the UN Tourism Secretary-General, with her term beginning in January 2026. The appointment was confirmed on 9 November at the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly.

Al Novais becomes the first...

President Luis Abinader has squarely attributed the Dominican Republic’s unprecedented success in tourism to “good policies” surrounding air connectivity, calling it a “decisive factor” in the nation’s international promotion.

Speaking at his weekly press meeting, LA Semanal con la Prensa from Punta Cana on 10 November 2025, Abinader underscored the inseparable link between air access and sustained growth in the sector. “You can do the greatest tourism promotion in the world, but if it is not accompanied by air connectivity, growth cannot be sustained,” he stressed.

Abinader was in Punta Cana to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) World Air Services Negotiation Conference (ICAN 2025) in Punta Cana.

Separately, during his presentation for the weekly press conference, the President highlighted a five-year strategy of liberalization that...

The head of the program that is developing and remodeling the Colonial city, architect Amin Abel Santos, told reporters that the process to refurbish, remodel, repair, and beautify the streets, museums, churches, chapels, and historical monuments in the Colonial City is well underway. The program would also improve many of the residences in the 500-year-old area of the National District that was the first permanent residence of European culture in the New World.

He noted that more than 150 private houses and another 20 properties have benefited from the program with remodeling and repairs. Amin Santos said the program was assigning five electric buses to the area. The buses would provide transportation for the hotels along the Malecon to the Colonial City.

Minister of Tourism David Collado has said that there would be no closed streets in the Colonial City during the Christmas...

The Dominican Republic is rapidly consolidating its position as a leading medical tourism destination, leveraging the high quality of its specialists, use of modern technologies at public and private health centers and competitive pricing. Upwards of 300,000 foreign tourists are expected to seek medical procedures in the country in 2025. The finding was presented during the 7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, as reported in Diario Libre.

The most significant growth has been seen in dentistry, one of the most in-demand services. The sector attracted 227,223 foreign patients by the end of 2024, marking a remarkable 26.88% increase compared to the patients served by Dominican specialists in 2022.

“This is due to the quality, the warmth, and the good service. But above all, it’s...