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NOUVELLES DE LA REPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE (Vendredi 21 février 2025)

 

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The Trump Administration revokes TPS status for half a million Haitians

(El Día; February 21, 2025)

The Trump administration has revoked the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 520,000 Haitians living in the United States, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on February 20, 2025. Noem criticized the Biden administration for extending the program "longer than justified," claiming TPS has been "exploited and abused for decades." With the program set to expire on August 3, 2025, Haitian immigrants will lose their legal status and become vulnerable to deportation. TPS had allowed them to legally live and work in the U.S. while their country faced emergency situations.

 

 

How would Haiti benefit if accepted as part of the sixth African region?

(Diario Libre; February 21, 2025)

The article discusses Kenya's President William Ruto's proposal for Haiti to be recognized as part of Africa's "sixth region," which represents the African diaspora. If accepted by the African Union (AU), Haiti would benefit from security cooperation under Article 4 of the AU treaties, potentially helping address Haiti's ongoing crisis and violence. The proposal could facilitate transitioning Kenya's current security mission in Haiti (which has deployed over 600 personnel) into a UN peacekeeping operation. Haiti's inclusion would acknowledge its African historical roots and could bring significant cooperation, investment, and international representation benefits. This follows a 2012 request by former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe for Haiti to join the AU.

 

 

Economy

Abinader presents progress on Puerto Plata’s Bergantín project to 50 investors
(El Caribe; February 20, 2025)

President Luis Abinader led the launch of the Punta Bergantín project, a major tourism development aimed at revitalizing Puerto Plata's hotel industry. With government support through Banreservas, the project is attracting U.S. hotel brands and significant private sector investments. Abinader emphasized the project will create a substantial economic impact, benefiting the business sector, tourism, the northern region, and the entire country, while generating 1,100 direct jobs through the new industrial park. He also noted the project’s scope was too large for the private sector to undertake alone. 

 

 

Samana’s Pueblo de los Pescadores is revitalized with a RD$293.6 million investment from the government 

(Diario Libre; February 21, 2025)

The Dominican government has inaugurated the reconstruction of Pueblo de los Pescadores (Fishermen's Village) in Las Terrenas, Samaná, following a $18 million dollar investment. The popular tourist and commercial area had been reduced to rubble by a 2021 fire, the second major fire in a decade. President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado presided over the opening, noting this project is part of a larger $23 million dollar investment plan for Samaná. The renovated 4,390-square-meter space now features 10 food and beverage modules, shared bathrooms, and advanced fire safety systems. The local fire department plans strict inspections to prevent future incidents. Former business owners are waiting for details about when and how they can resume operations in the newly constructed facilities.

 

 

Junta Central Electoral allocates $25,000 dollars to political parties
(El Caribe; February 21, 2025)

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has assigned approximately $25,000 dollars to political parties for 2025. This allocation is part of the funds provided to support political activities, including election preparation. The decision follows the approved budget for the year, ensuring that political organizations have the financial resources to carry out their activities and campaigns in the lead-up to upcoming elections.

 

El Día editorial highlights the importance of political parties being transparent and accountable with public funds. It also comments that political organizations should ensure that their actions align with the interests of the people, not just internal party dynamics, and warns that parties must stop being “simply tools for personal ambitions” and instead become vehicles for genuine democratic processes.

 

 

David Collado leads 2028 presidential race in latest Gallup poll
(Diario Libre; Noticias SIN; February 21, 2025)

According to the most recent Gallup poll conducted from February 14 to 18, 2025, David Collado, Minister of Tourism and member of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), leads the race for the 2028 presidency in the Dominican Republic. In a hypothetical match-up against Leonel Fernández of the People's Force (FP) and Abel Martínez of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), Collado would win with 54.2% of the vote, outpacing Fernández with 26.4% and Martínez with 14%. Within the PRM, Collado leads internal party preferences with 65.2%, followed by Carolina Mejía with 24.9%. Against Raquel Peña, Collado would gain 69.6% of the support. 

 

 

Opinion: Bold predictions on Trump

(Diario Libre; February 21, 2025)

In the column En Directo, Flavio Darío Espinal outlines key predictions for Trump’s second term, suggesting it will be more intense and disruptive than his first. He anticipates: 1) By the end of the governmental period, not only will the eleven million undocumented immigrants not have been deported, but the deportation figures from Barack Obama's second administration will not be reached; 2) the U.S. fiscal deficit will be larger than at the end of 2024 fiscal year; 3) the federal government debt will be greater than at the beginning of 2025; 4) the trade deficit, despite the increase in tariffs, will be greater than that at the start of the current administration; 5) the unemployment rate will be higher than what President Biden left on his last day of government; and 6) the number of industrial workers will be less than what existed at the end of 2024. 

 

 

CNM meets today amid pressures regarding the Attorney General nomination
(El Caribe; February 21, 2025)

The National Council of the Judiciary (CNM) will meet today amid growing pressure on President Luis Abinader to finalize the nomination of the next Attorney General. There is increasing urgency surrounding the appointment due to the current legal and political situation. The meeting is expected to address the selection process, which has been delayed, with various stakeholders pushing for a swift decision to avoid further complications. The editorial also mentions the need for transparency in the appointment process to ensure public trust in the new leadership.

 

 

More about media outlets:

 

Independent Media: 

  • De Último Minuto: Provides national and international coverage on economy, entertainment, sports, technology, and opinion. Founded by Santiago Matías (Alofoke).
  • Somos Pueblo Media: Covers politics, economy, corruption, environment, technology. Known for amplifying Dominican citizens' voices and public concerns.
  • Almomento.net: A pluralistic media outlet that identifies itself as not responding to corporate or political interests. It seeks to inform Dominicans with its content.
  • El Pregonero: Covers local and international news related to Dominicans abroad, politics, economy,technology, and justice.
  • 7días.com.do: It identifies as independent, innovative, and impartial in news presentation and topic selection; part of the ACD Media group.
  • Grupo de Medios Panorama (GMP):  covers a wide range of topics. Has national reach and airs in several states in the United States.

 

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