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El lead del artículo destacará la emocionante jornada con múltiples encuentros y la participación destacada de jugadores dominicanos en varios de los compromisos. Se resaltarán los resultados más abultados y los juegos decididos por la mínima diferencia, así como cualquier actuación individual sobresaliente que haya marcado la fecha.
Nationals
“They were quiet women”: community dismayed by double femicide in María Auxiliadora
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 […]
Deputies approve in second reading amendments to the Public Procurement Law
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 […]
Uncle Abi putting things in order! Abinader: "If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions"
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 […]
They categorize AI's call to stop deportations in the DR as a "rude intrusion."
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 […]
Metro will be suspended at elevated stations from July 16 to 20 for expansion
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 […]
Sports
Collective outrage over Juan Soto's exclusion from the 2025 All-Star Game
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 […]
Sergio Alcántara returns to the Major Leagues with the San Francisco Giants
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 […]
Sports analyst “Boletrí” fights prostate cancer; needs help for treatment
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 […]
Aroboy Santana confirms: Rafael Devers will play with the Escogido and in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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 […]
MLB reacts to the verdict against Wander Franco
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: […]
Technology
How to download and use the De Último Minuto App on Android
Do you have an Android phone? Discover how to install and enjoy the official app of De Último Minuto, your reliable source of news, results and more, directly from your phone or tablet. With our Last Minute app on Android, totally free, you will have access to real-time information, interactive tools and exclusive content from […]
Facebook surrenders to the "reel" and other technological clicks in America
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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 […]
How to download and use the De Último Minuto App on iPhone and iPad
Do you already have the De Último Minuto app? Discover how to download and make the most of the mobile application of De Último Minuto, your reliable source of news, results and much more. With our Last Minute app, official for iOS devices, you can stay informed in real time from anywhere. Follow this simple […]
Dominican Republic and Spain promote satellite project to reduce digital gap in rural areas
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 […]
OpenAI says Meta offered $100 million bonuses to "steal" its employees
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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 […]
International
Trump administration orders Harvard to hand over documents on foreign students
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 […]
U.S. reaches, with 1,288 cases in 2025, a record of measles infections in 33 years
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 […]
Dies young in police custody in the Bronx
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 decriminalizes unlicensed street vending
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 […]
Texas' Mystic Camp confirms the death of 27 campers and instructors
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 […]
Entertainment
Bad Bunny defends immigrants and calls for unity in the music video for the song 'Nuevayol'
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 […]
Dominicana’s Got Talent announces judges and presenters
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, […]
Michael Madsen, actor from 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs', dies at 67 years old
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 […]
Will it be a boy or a girl? Amelia Vega announces her sixth pregnancy
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 […]
The trial of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs told in eight keys
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 […]
Opinion
Private agreements and the right to justice in light of the Jet Set case
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 problem is not choosing a candidate today or tomorrow
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%). […]
The Dominican and their trauma with traffic: why aren't we making progress?
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 […]
¿Omar or Leonel in 2028?
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, […]
Santo Domingo Under Threat: How to Prepare for the Hurricane Season
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 […]
Economy
Ministry of Labor authorizes the restart of work in two companies in War
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 […]
U.S. to send out tariff notification letters starting today, says Trump
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 […]
Price of the euro today, July 4, 2025, in the Dominican Republic
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 […]
Dollar price in Dominican Republic today, Friday, July 4, 2025
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. […]
U.S. House of Representatives gives final approval to Trump's tax plan
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 […]
Style
SID Group promotes responsible consumption on International Plastic Bag Free Day
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 […]
How to enjoy July 4, 2025 in New York: Complete guide to experience the great American celebration
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 […]
Lottery results of July 3, 2025: check all draws in the Dominican Republic and abroad
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 […]
Peñico, the pre-Hispanic jewel of Peru, over 3,800 years old, opens its doors to the world
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 […]
Macy’s will light up the New York sky with 80,000 fireworks this July 4th
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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 […]
Editorial
The Independence of July 4th
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 […]
Four years reporting for you
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 […]
We are connected to the present, focused on the future
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 […]
Two months after the Jet Set: Will there be justice?
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 […]
64 years after Trujillo's execution, threats against freedom of expression still persist
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 […]
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