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Three people were wounded by gunfire in separate incidents in Santiago
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (275+ words) Last update on May 24, 2026 Local May 24, 2026 The National Police reported that'three people were wounded by gunfire in separate incidents'in'Santiago de los Caballeros, including a chase stemming from a traffic dispute and an incident in which a man allegedly confronted police…...
Abinader reaffirms commitment to Dominican artists and cultural development
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (181+ words) Last update on May 21, 2026 Local May 21, 2026 Santo Domingo. - President Luis Abinader met with members of the Dominican artistic community during a luncheon at the National Palace aimed at strengthening ties with the cultural sector, listening to artists" concerns, and supporting…...
Santo Domingo to host Funds4impact Summit 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) Dominican Today Santo Domingo to host Funds4impact Summit 2026 Santo Domingo. - Santo Domingo will host more than 300 leaders, investors, and development professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean during the Funds4impact Summit 2026, scheduled for May 27 and 28, 2026. The event will serve as a…...
Attorney General orders investigation into killing of Esmeralda Moronta
1+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) Last update on May 15, 2026 People May 15, 2026 Santo Domingo. - Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso expressed deep sorrow over the killing of Esmeralda Moronta de los Santos, a 33-year-old entrepreneur who was shot to death by her ex-partner, Omar Tejeda Guzm'n, in…...
Foreign Minister "lvarez defends U. S. agreement, says there is "nothing to hide
1+ week, 3+ day ago (197+ words) Dominican Today Foreign Minister "lvarez defends U. S. agreement, says there is "nothing to hide" Santo Domingo. - Foreign Minister Roberto "lvarez defended the memorandum of understanding signed between the Dominican Republic and the United States, stressing that the agreement is fully transparent…...
Spain reaffirms support for Haiti stabilization during visit to Dominican Republic
3+ week, 4+ day ago (153+ words) Last update on April 29, 2026, 8: 16 am Local April 29, 2026 | 8: 04 am Beyond the Haitian issue, the officials highlighted the strong diplomatic relationship between the Dominican Republic and Spain, emphasizing collaboration in trade, investment, and development initiatives. "lvarez also underscored the significance of the…...
Spanish Foreign Minister arrives in Dominican Republic for official visit
3+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) Last update on April 28, 2026, 8: 35 am Local April 28, 2026 | 8: 09 am Santo Domingo. - On behalf of Foreign Minister Roberto "lvarez, Deputy Minister of Bilateral Foreign Policy Francisco A. Caraballo welcomed Spain's Foreign Minister, Jos" Manuel Albares, to the Dominican Republic on Monday for an…...
Puerto Plata and Espaillat remain on red alert amid heavy rain forecast
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (59+ words) Last update on April 23, 2026, 4: 46 pm Local April 23, 2026 | 8: 07 am April 20, 2026 | 2: 50 pm April 17, 2026 | 8: 38 am April 11, 2026 | 8: 00 am April 8, 2026 | 11: 40 am April 5, 2026 | 2: 00 pm April 5, 2026 | 1: 52 pm...
Dominican music shines at gala in Panama City
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (150+ words) Last update on April 17, 2026, 4: 16 pm Local April 17, 2026 | 9: 33 am The program showcased a rich journey through Dominican musical traditions, blending folkloric roots with popular classics. Pieces by composers such as Julio Alberto Hern'ndez, Juan Lockward, "ico Lora, and Luis Alberti were…...
Spain leads foreign investment in Dominican Republic
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (209+ words) Last update on April 15, 2026, 5: 04 pm Economy April 15, 2026 | 5: 04 pm Santo Domingo. - Spain became the leading source of foreign direct investment in the Dominican Republic last year, contributing US$1. 086 billion, or 21. 5% of total inflows, according to the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, based…...