Santo Domingo.- Shocked, silent, and still without answers, this is how the María Auxiliadora sector remains, after the murder of Elania Galarza, 35 years old, and her mother, Beatriz Reyes, 65, at the hands of an Army captain, who was later found dead. The victims were known in the neighborhood as quiet women, dedicated to […]
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday, in second reading, the bill that modifies the regime of Public Purchases and Contracting of the country, an initiative that seeks to modernize the system and strengthen the mechanisms of transparency in the management of the State. The legislative piece now goes to the Senate of […]
Santo Domingo. - The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, made his position clear regarding the proselytizing acts of public officials, warning that he will not allow the use of their positions to campaign. In that sense, through a message posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), the president expressed that although he is a […]
Santo Domingo. – Various figures from the political, legal, and nationalist spheres rejected this Wednesday the most recent request from Amnesty International, which urged the Dominican Republic to halt the deportations of Haitian citizens and to prioritize human rights in its migration policy. The international organization expressed its concern about alleged human rights violations in […]
Santo Domingo. – The Office for the Reordering of Transportation (OPRET) reported that, as part of the final works to expand the capacity of Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro and allow the circulation of six-car trains that will offer more comfortable trips and without long lines, the service will be temporarily suspended at […]
Santo Domingo.- The exclusion of Dominican Juan Soto in the Major League All-Star Game 2025 has sparked a wave of outrage among fans and analysts, who do not understand how a player with his performance was left out of the Mid-Season Classic. Soto, gardener for the New York Mets, presents outstanding numbers this year: 21 […]
Santo Domingo.- Dominican infielder Sergio Alcántara, known as “El Chipi”, or “Sergi”, will return to the Major Leagues after being called up from Triple A by the San Francisco Giants. Alcántara, 27, was playing with the Sacramento River Cats team, AAA affiliate of the organization, where he has had a consistent performance this season. You […]
Santo Domingo.- The renowned sports analyst Víctor Vargas, known as “Boletrí”, is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life after being diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, classified as Gleason 8. Boletrí, known for his charisma and his peculiar style when commenting on baseball and other sports, faces urgent treatment that […]
Santo Domingo.- Rafael Devers, Major League star, will return to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) with the Leones del Escogido for the 2025-2026 season and will also be part of the Dominican team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. This was revealed by Ángel “Aroboy” Santana, special assistant to the general manager of […]
Major League Baseball (MLB) broke its silence this Thursday after learning of the sentence issued in the Dominican Republic against Dominican baseball player Wander Franco, who was sentenced to two years of suspended prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Through an official statement, the league reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and condemnation of violence: […]
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Bogotá, July 3 (EFE).- These are the main technology news of the week in America. Facebook bets it all on "reel" Meta announced that in the coming months all videos published on Facebook will be shared as "reels", regardless of duration or format, whether short, long, vertical or horizontal. The decision, shared on Meta for […]
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Madrid, Spain. – In a joint effort to reduce the digital divide and ensure equitable access to connectivity, the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL), the Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Spanish company Hispasat signed a collaboration agreement to explore the participation of the Dominican Republic in the development of a joint project […]
New York, June 18 (EFE).- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that his employees have received offers from Meta of $100 million bonuses to leave the company and join Meta, at a time of great competition for artificial intelligence strategies, but that "for now" none of them have accepted. "Meta started making huge offers to a […]
New York.- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordered this Wednesday to Harvard University to hand over documents about its foreign students through an administrative requirement, alleging that it has refused to do so voluntarily. In a new escalation in the dispute between the Donald Trump administration and universities, the Immigration and Customs […]
Los Angeles (USA).- United States has recorded 1,288 cases of measles so far in 2025, which is the highest number of infections in the country in 33 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published this Wednesday. The infections have been reported in 39 jurisdictions, 13% of the cases […]
New York.- An 18-year-old woman died while in custody at a police station of the New York Police Department (NYPD) in The Bronx, according to official sources this weekend. The tragic event occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday at the 41st Precinct headquarters, located on Longwood Avenue, in the Hunts Point section. According to the […]
New York.— From now on, selling products on the streets of New York without a license will no longer be a criminal offense. The City Council approved Preliminary Law 47, eliminating the criminal penalties that for decades criminalized street vendors without permits, although the activity will still be subject to civil fines. Until this legislative […]
Austin (USA).- The Mystic Christian summer camp, located on the banks of the Guadalupe River, confirmed this Monday the death of 27 campers and instructors after the floods that swept through south-central Texas this weekend, which will increase the number of deaths, which so far accounts for 82, according to local authorities, many of them […]
San Juan.- Bad Bunny defended this Friday the immigrant communities from the policies of the American president, Donald Trump, and called for the unity of Latinos in the video of his song 'Nuevayol'. 'Together we are stronger', says a message at the end of the video, in which some young people listen on a radio […]
Santo Domingo.- Dominicana’s Got Talent is preparing for its return with the third season of the space produced by Tuto Guerrero, Gilberto Morillo, Nashla Bogaert, and David Maler. In the framework of the open casting this weekend, July 5th and 6th at the National Conservatory of Music, the official judges are announced, receiving Irving Alberti, […]
Los Angeles.- American actor Michael Madsen, known for his work in films like 'Kill Bill Vol. 2' and 'Reservoir Dogs', passed away at the age of 67, according to reports this Thursday. Authorities confirmed to the specialized media outlet The Hollywood Reporter that they found Madsen unconscious in his Malibu home after receiving a 911 […]
Santo Domingo, R.D. – Dominican ex-Miss Universe Amelia Vega made her sixth pregnancy official, generating a wave of joy and anticipation among her followers and entertainment media. The news was announced in an emotional video shared on her social media, where her five children parade with balloons representing their age and "December" appears at the […]
New York.- The rapper Sean Combs, known as 'Diddy', was acquitted today of the most serious charges he faced and found guilty of only two counts of "transportation for the purpose of prostitution", ending an eight-week trial that has attracted a crowd of onlookers and media to the court every day. These are the main […]
The recent case of the Jet Set tragedy has brought to the table a legal and moral concern that deserves to be addressed seriously: can one of the victim's daughters reach an economic agreement and, even so, the others continue to demand justice?The answer is yes. Not only is it acceptable, it is legally correct […]
The Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) has begun to show clear signs of recovery. According to the survey published by RC Noticias and Quantum Analytics in May 2025, the PLD reaches 24.7% in party sympathy, surpassing the Fuerza del Pueblo (18%) and positioning itself as the second force in the country, behind the ruling PRM (42.6%). […]
Traffic in the Dominican Republic is not a problem. It's a national trauma. One that accompanies us from the moment we leave home until we manage to return alive. It doesn't matter if you drive, walk, or use public transport, here we are all victims (and, many times, accomplices) of a sick road culture, in […]
The Fuerza del Pueblo is in the midst of a debate about its political future for 2028, between those who bet on the experience of former President Leonel Fernández in difficult times or the emerging projection of Senator Omar Fernández as a presidential candidate. It is not an easy decision, as it is, at heart, […]
Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Imelda, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa, Néstor, Olga, Pablo, Rebekah, Sebastien, Tanya, Van, and Wendy. These are the 21 names assigned by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for Atlantic storms and hurricanes in 2025. Although not all of them will necessarily be used, they are available for a […]
War.- The Minister of Labor, Eddy Olivares, personally led the supervision of the work suspended 46 days ago, of two companies located on Mella highway, in the municipality of Guerra, in which he verified the corrections to each of the irregularities detected by the inspectors and technicians of the Ministry of Labor. The companies authorized […]
Washington.- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Friday that his Government will start sending letters today to the countries with which it has not reached a trade agreement to notify them about the tariffs he wants to impose on them. Trump made the statements to the media accompanying him upon his […]
Santo Domingo.- This Friday, July 4th, 2025, the euro maintains its stable trend above RD$72.00 for sale in most banking entities of Dominican Republic, while the purchase is around RD$68.80, according to the official rates published by the main banks of the country. The quotation of the European currency has remained relatively firm compared to […]
Santo Domingo.- This Friday, July 4th of 2025, the dollar in Dominican Republic today maintains an official exchange rate of RD$59.27 for buying and RD$59.96 for selling, according to the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD). This value establishes the reference for the national exchange market, although the rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house. […]
Washington,.- The United States House of Representatives, with a Republican majority, gave its final approval this Thursday with 218 votes in favor and 214 against to the fiscal plan promoted by President Donald Trump, who had pressured to be able to ratify it this July 4, Independence Day of the country. That bill had faced […]
Santo Domingo. – In the framework of the International Plastic Bag Free Day, Grupo SID held an awareness campaign in nine partner branches, motivating a change in habits in favor of the environment and sustainability. As a symbolic act, the initiative consisted of the delivery of more than 10,000 reusable bags to customers who made […]
NEW YORK. – The city that never sleeps is preparing to celebrate the Independence Day. If you are this July 4th in New York, get ready to experience an unforgettable day full of fireworks, concerts, exclusive events and the best gastronomy. Here we tell you how to make the most of this historic holiday. The […]
Check here the results of the lotteries of July 3, 2025, including the draws of Leidsa, National Lottery, Loteka, Real, LoteDom, La Primera and La Suerte in Dominican Republic, as well as the main international draws such as New York Lottery, Florida Lottery, King Lottery and Anguilla. National Lottery Leidsa Royal Lottery Loteka The First […]
Lima, July 3 (EFE).- The archaeological settlement of Peñico, with more than 3,800 years old and located northwest of Lima, will open its doors to the world on Saturday, July 12, as announced by the director of the Caral Archaeological Zone (ZAC), Ruth Shady, this Thursday at a press conference. Renamed as the Integration City […]
NEW YORK. – Once again, New York City is preparing to host one of the most impressive Independence Day celebrations in the entire United States. Macy's traditional fireworks show returns this Thursday, July 4th, to the East River, in its 49th edition, with an unprecedented display: 80,000 multicolored explosions will illuminate the sky for 25 […]
This July 4th, the United States commemorates the 249th anniversary of its independence, a date that marks the beginning of a nation forged in the fight for freedom, civil rights, and self-determination. Since then, this feat has been celebrated in multiple cultural expressions that exalt patriotic pride and the sense of national belonging. However, on […]
Today we proudly and gratefully celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, a project that was born with the firm conviction of transforming the way information is reported in the Dominican Republic. In these four years, we have witnessed —and been protagonists— of a revolution in digital journalism, marked by immediacy, technological innovation, and […]
On the eve of celebrating the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, technology and, above all, to you: our readers. We are driven by the constant desire to evolve, to do things differently and to keep up with the times. Therefore, today we present two new products that will […]
Yesterday, June 8th, marked two months since the Jet Set tragedy, an event that claimed the lives of over 235 people and left at least 170 injured. Today, sixty-two days later, there are children without parents, husbands and boyfriends without their partners, parents without their children, and an entire people —along with the eyes of […]
This May 30, 2025 marks the 64th anniversary of the assassination of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, the dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for 31 years with brutality, repression, and a cult of personality. Today we remember that night of 1961, when a group of patriots snatched power from the one who had turned it […]
The Colombian singer Karol G is very excited about the release of her fifth studio album Tropicoqueta, in which the performer of "Ocean" celebrates her musical roots, in a tribute to Latin culture.
A few days before the release of her highly anticipated album, La Bichota surprised with her innovative promotion, particularly highlighting a promotional clip, where she gathered, in the style of Mexican soap operas, important and legendary actresses, including Anahí, Itatí Cantoral, Ninel Conde, Gabriela Spanic, among others.
This joins Karol G's strategy of sharing part of the tracklist of Tropicoqueta by placing different billboards distributed across different Latin American countries.
So far, the titles of these songs from the album have been revealed: Dile Luna, Papasito, Latina Foreva, Cuando me muera, te olvido, Amiga mía, Ese hombre es malo and Viajando por el mundo.
Santo Domingo.- Every year, July 4th marks one of the most significant dates for United States: Independence Day, in commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The day is full of patriotic symbols, fireworks, parades and family gatherings… and it is also a great excuse to enjoy stories that honor the […]
San Juan.- Bad Bunny defended this Friday the immigrant communities from the policies of the American president, Donald Trump, and called for the unity of Latinos in the video of his song 'Nuevayol'. 'Together we are stronger', says a message at the end of the video, in which some young people listen on a radio […]
Santo Domingo.- Dominicana’s Got Talent is preparing for its return with the third season of the space produced by Tuto Guerrero, Gilberto Morillo, Nashla Bogaert, and David Maler. In the framework of the open casting this weekend, July 5th and 6th at the National Conservatory of Music, the official judges are announced, receiving Irving Alberti, […]
Los Angeles.- American actor Michael Madsen, known for his work in films like 'Kill Bill Vol. 2' and 'Reservoir Dogs', passed away at the age of 67, according to reports this Thursday. Authorities confirmed to the specialized media outlet The Hollywood Reporter that they found Madsen unconscious in his Malibu home after receiving a 911 […]
Santo Domingo, R.D. – Dominican ex-Miss Universe Amelia Vega made her sixth pregnancy official, generating a wave of joy and anticipation among her followers and entertainment media. The news was announced in an emotional video shared on her social media, where her five children parade with balloons representing their age and "December" appears at the […]
New York.- The rapper Sean Combs, known as 'Diddy', was acquitted today of the most serious charges he faced and found guilty of only two counts of "transportation for the purpose of prostitution", ending an eight-week trial that has attracted a crowd of onlookers and media to the court every day. These are the main […]
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