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Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- At least 12 people have died in northwestern Haiti after three days of heavy rainfall, according to the Civil Protection Directorate.
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) warned that a trough linked to a low-pressure system will intensify in the coming hours,
Santo Domingo.- The International Budget Partnership (IBP) and the Solidarity Foundation presented the results of the 2025 Open Budget Survey, highlighting
Santo Domingo.- A high-level government commission will meet today at 6:00 p.m. with former president Leonel Fernández and leaders of the People’s Force
Samaná.- The Samaná Bay Spring Regatta returns from May 1–3, 2026, at Marina Puerto Bahía, marking its 10th anniversary as one of the Dominican Republic’s
Santo Domingo.- The Executive Branch authorized the extradition of four Dominican nationals to the United States and Puerto Rico through decrees 240-26,
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Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center reported that 18 provinces and the National District remain under yellow alert, while nine others are under
Bahoruco.- Vice President Raquel Peña visited the communities of El Estero and Jaragua in Bahoruco to assess the damage caused by recent rains that led
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies announced that the Legislator’s Club will be transferred to the General Directorate of National Assets, which will
Bayahíbe.- A sudden hailstorm in Bayahíbe on Monday was triggered by a sharp 12°C temperature drop in just 45 minutes, according to a report from the Pontifical
Santo Domingo.- Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI, part of the Vinci Airports network, announced the hiring of Ingeniería Estrella to lead the rehabilitation
Punta Cana.- Dominican airline Arajet held its “Pilot for a Day” program for the first time in Punta Cana, aiming to inspire young people and introduce
Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado met with U.S. Ambassador Leah Campos to review bilateral relations, with a focus on cooperation in the tourism
Santo Domingo.- Dominican tourism continues its strong upward trend, reaching historic figures in the first quarter of the year with 3,710,374 visitors,
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has submitted a US$400 million loan agreement to the Dominican Congress to finance major water and sanitation projects
Santo Domingo.- The Board of Directors of Malecón Center reported that a decorative cornice detached from the building’s north façade due to the severe
Santo Domingo.- A sudden storm with heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds swept through the National District on Monday afternoon, leaving significant damage
Santo Domingo.- Heavy rains and strong wind gusts this Monday caused the partial collapse of a metal structure at the Malecón Center shopping mall in the