NOUVELLES DE LA REPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE
Joel Lorquet
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DR Government will finance the education of 100.000 children
(LD; DL; N Digital; YouTube- Educación sin fronteras (Video);
The Minister of Education, Ángel Hernández, reported that the Dominican government will grant economic bonuses to families with children who did not enter public schools and will finance "opportunities in private schools."
According to the authorities, there is a deficit of classrooms in public schools to meet the excess demand of 300,000 students throughout the national territory.
Governor of the Central Bank (BCRD) assures Tourism is the "backbone" of the economic recovery
(LD; El Día; N Digital; Quisqueya News; Acento; Hoy;
Hector Valdez Albizu, governor of the BCRD met with members from the board of directors of the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants (Asonahores), headed by its president Rafael Blanco. Valdez Albizu stated tourism became the "backbone" of the great recovery process after the pandemic, and the current Russia-Ukraine war, and indicated earnings from tourism reached US$5.7 billion in January-August 2022.
DR attends the IV Forum of Science, Technology and Innovation CHINA-CELAC 2022
(DL; El Nuevo Diario; Presidencia.gob.do;
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MESCYT), attended the IV China-CELAC Science, Technology and Innovation Forum, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Argentinian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. MESCYT director for the promotion of science and technology, Andres Merejo, highlighted the importance of the China-Latin America relationship, helping to promote people’s socioeconomic development, progress and the well-being.
President Abinader supports Open Skies policy agreement with the U.S.
(DL; N Digital; Acento;
Dominican President Luis Abinader reported that the government has made great progress in talks with the United States government to sign an open skies policy agreement between the two countries.
He said that the Americans are very interested in this agreement, and that is why he understands that there are no criticisms or questions to the Civil Aeronautics Commission, as the body that handles decisions on authorizations of airlines in the Dominican Republic.
(Hoy; do.usembassy.gov;
The U.S. Embassy confirms, “For better service to our immigrant visa applicants and to maintain social distancing, the Immigrant Visa Section suggests that applicants attend the interview without children under the age of 14, unless their presence is requested (...) Likewise, a child under the age of 14 is only required to be present if he or she is the only applicant on your petition.”
Eight Dominican films will be screened at the New York Latino Film Festival
(Acento; LD; El Día; Super7FM; El Caribe; Proceso.com;
The Film Directorate of the Dominican Republic reported that eight Dominican films would be presented at the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), which will be held between September 12 and 18. The founder of the NYLFF, Calixto Chinchilla, expressed his "emotion" for bringing "some of the best films from the Dominican Republic" to the event in Manhattan, and invited the Dominican diaspora "to support our stories, filmmakers, and talent.”
(DL; El Caribe; LD; Hoy; El Nuevo Diario; Roberto Cavada; N Digital; El Dia;
The permanent commission of the Chamber of Deputies in charge of supervising the Chamber of Accounts, unanimously decided to invite the members of the Plenary of that institution to a meeting next Monday, since they have received complaints of corruption, administrative irregularities and workplace and sexual harassment.
Commentary on the Chamber of Accounts
(DL;
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the need to clarify the rumors and complaints leaked on social media about the Chamber of Accounts. It says the greatest attention should be given to the victims of the alleged sexual harassment, "their physical, moral and labor integrity should be the first concern (...) for their safety and the defense of those designated by the legislators, the issue should be cleared up as soon as possible."
1,200 schools are vulnerable to earthquakes
(LD; FV Digital; Quisqueya News; El Nuevo Diario;
Leonardo de Jesús Reyes Madera, general director of the National Office for Seismic Evaluation and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie) warned that some 1,200 schools in the country are built near seismic fault lines and without the necessary conditions to remain intact in the face of strong earthquakes.
(LD;
Senen Caba, president of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD), rejected the recent dismissal of psychiatrist José López Mena as director of the Center for Psychosocial Care and Human Development (RESIDE). Caba warned that the CMD would support Dr. López Mena, who assures he was dismissed from the position for having publicly denounced the precariousness with which the service operates.
(LD; DL; N Digital; Acento; El Día; El Caribe; DL; Teleantillas; CDN; El Nuevo Diario; RNN; Hoy;
President Luis Abinader issued decree 506-22 appointing Luisa Ysabel Ovando de Sánchez as executive president of the National Council for Children and Adolescents (Conani). Ovando de Sánchez is a Gastroenterologist Endoscopist physician and prior to assuming the position, served as director of the Social Service of the National District City Council.
Haiti asks for international support to fight against gang violence
(LD; Al Momento.net;
Prime Minister Ariel Henry called for international help to combat gang violence in Haiti and pledged once again to work for elections to mark the anniversary of taking office after the president's assassination. Henry condemned the violence of the recent protests, but acknowledged that multiple crises are hitting Haiti and many people live in extreme poverty.
Members of the National Police are trained to deal with Human Trafficking and Trafficking
(DL; El Nuevo Diario;
25 agents of DR National Police are training on human trafficking, in order to learn how to carry out investigations more effectively and efficiently in the fight against this type of crime in the Dominican Republic.
The training is an effort between the Dominican National Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Specialized Prosecutor's Office against Illicit Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons (PETT) and the Directorate of Naval Intelligence (M2) of the Dominican Republic Navy.
Commentary on the new control system for traffic violations
(LD;
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the new system that National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (INTRANT) intends to apply in the coming months.
"The points system will make it possible to invalidate driver's licenses for vehicles that commit 20 traffic offenses and will be applied in the country in the coming months.”
(Color Visión;
Osmar Benítez, Executive President of the Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD), said this Tuesday that the authorities continue the process of eradicating swine fever. "The authorities have been following protocol."
Benitez reported that swine fever is in all provinces of the country. He also said that before the outbreak of swine fever, national production supplied 78% of local demand.
DR assumes pro tempore presidency of the Central American Consumer Protection Council
(N Digital; RNN; El Caribe; El Día; CDN (Video);
The executive director of Pro Consumidor, Eddy Alcántara, received the pro tempore presidency of the Central American Council for Consumer Protection (CONCADECO), an organization belonging to the Central American Integration System (SICA). Raquel Arbaje, first lady of the Republic, attended the event together with representatives of the government agencies in charge of protecting and defending consumer rights.
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DR
opens more doors to cruise ships for investment
(Hoy; Al Momento.net; Thursday, October 13 2022)
At the opening of the 28th edition of the conference of the Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), taking place in Santo Domingo until Friday, October 14, President Abinader said that the country would offer support to cruise operating companies to turn DR into a "home port", or destination from which cruises leave to the Caribbean islands and other destinations.
Dominican Republic receives remittances for US$7.3 billion
(DL; Acento; El dinero.com; El Nuevo Diario; Z101; El Caribe; Hoy; CDN37; El Nacional; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Wednesday that in the first nine months of the year the remittances received reached a figure of 7,309.4 billion dollars, exceeding by 2,016.5 billion dollars those received in the first nine months of 2019, period prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fiscal contribution of Venezuelan immigrants living in D.R. amounts to US$ 39.8 million
(Acento; DL; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Dominican Republic is the country with the largest reception of Venezuelans in the Caribbean - approximately 115,283 of the 5.75 million that are in the Latin American and Caribbean region -.
The fiscal contribution received by the Dominican State from Venezuelan immigration this year is more than US$ 39 million, which represents 0.35% of the country's total tax collection.
Civil Aviation Board of D.R. approves new routes to and from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Panama, France and Venezuela
(DL; De Ultimo Minuto.com; N Digital; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
José Alberto Piantini, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) reported that the agency has granted five airlines permits for new passenger and cargo air operations to and from Dominican territory. The airlines that will operate the routes are Sky High Aviation Services Dominicana, Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Caraibes and Avior Airlines.
Dominican Baseball League (LIDOM) games will be broadcasted in the U.S. through TV agreements
(DL; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Vitelio Mejia, President of the Dominican Baseball League reported that the agreements to broadcast the LIDOM games in the U.S. have been renewed and signed. According to DIARIO LIBRE sources, the agreement contemplates that the Dominican part (league and clubs) would receive half of the money collected from subscriptions.
Dominican Foreign Affairs Ministry : "A response to Haiti's request is crucial"
(Acento; LD; El Día; DL; Por la Linea.com; Hoy; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Dominican Foreign Minister, Roberto Alvarez, stated that, “The speed with which the countries respond to the Haitian government's request will be crucial for the evolution of events in Haiti. The Dominican government will continue to do everything in its power to respond to the very serious situation in Haiti.”
Commentary on Haitian illegal immigration
(LD; Thursday, October 13 2022)
The general director of Migration, Venancio Alcántara, said that there are no cases of bribery in the Haina Vacation Center, where Haitians with irregular status are detained before being deported to their country.
U.S. delegation meets in Haiti with Prime Minister Henri to address request for help
(DL; El Día; N Digital; Acento; Hoy; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
A delegation from the U.S. Government met in Port-au-Prince with Prime Minister Ariel Henry to address his government's request for international aid to respond to the growing cholera epidemic and the actions of criminal gangs that are preventing that support. The Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian A. Nichols, who will remain in Haiti for 48 hours, heads the inter-institutional delegation.
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Northland Diverted to Patrol Near Port-au-Prince, Haiti
(DL; Super7FM; Noticia Libre; Proceso.com; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
U.S. Coast Guard diverted one of its major cutters to patrol near Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, at the request of the government of Haiti and in close coordination with the U.S. okay Department of State, the Coast Guard 7th District said in an Oct. 12 release.
USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) was diverted to Haiti as a clear sign of U.S. resolve in support of the Government of Haiti and its people, and to rendezvous with the Haitian Coast Guard for training in the area.
Demonstration on Sunday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince
(LD; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Jean Charles Moises, leader of the Petit Dessalines party, announced on Wednesday a demonstration next Sunday in front of the United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince, to protest against a military intervention in Haiti.
The Washington Post asks President Biden to intervene in Haiti
(Acento; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
News website ACENTO.COM.DO publishes The Washington Post editorial on Haiti.
“The Washington Post supported the U.S. government sending soldiers to intervene Haiti, saying it would be the way to promote democracy in the poorest country in the Americas. The newspaper maintains that sending troops to pacify Haiti and try to redirect the country towards democracy is a correct step, but warns that if the interim government of Ariel Henry were supported, the operation would be unsuccessful, since its people despises such government.”
U.S. restricts visas to Haitian officials involved in violence
(Z101; El Día; DL; El Nacional; Telemicro; El Nuevo Diario; LD; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
The measure also affects direct relatives of those Haitian officials. The U.S. intends to “send a clear message to those who offer support to Haitian street gangs and other criminal organizations through financial support and other forms of support, including providing weapons and narcotics, that they are not welcome in the U.S.”
PAHO will donate 10,000 doses of antibiotics to treat cholera in the DR
(Acento; LD; El Día; El Caribe; Z101; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
The Minister of Public Health assured that no suspected case of cholera has yet been registered in the DR.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will donate 10,000 doses of antibiotics to the Dominican Republic for the treatment of cholera, despite the fact that the presence of the disease has not been confirmed in the country, announced the Minister of Public Health, Daniel Rivera. "Until now there is no notification of cholera in the Dominican Republic, but preventive measures are maintained after the disease was detected in Haiti."
Cases of children with respiratory viruses rise
(LD; Diario Noticias; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
A significant increase in cases of children with respiratory conditions caused mainly by influenza A, B, and respiratory syncytia viruses l, are registering in the DR. Epidemiologist Farah Peña, director of Health of the Dominican Red Cross, recalls that these respiratory viruses have a seasonal behavior.
Interview with former Executive Director of World Bank, Moises Naim
(DL; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Moises Naim former Executive Director of World Bank was interviwed by Diario Libre, and he commented on current issues as democracy, migration, Haiti crisis and climate change.
"No country, acting alone, can solve the problem. The list of these problems without individual solutions is growing. Problems that require more than one country acting in concert. We urgently need this to deal with climate change, uncontrolled migration, trafficking criminals, and failed countries like Haiti. Nobody can solve Haiti alone, it requires multilateral help (...) before talking about armed intervention, there must be a strategy and know what to do before, to guarantee the success of that intervention, and what to do after.”
Commentary on Dominican economy
(DL; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Diario Libre editorial comments on Moisés Naím's observations on Dominican economy. "No country can now, in the global geopolitical and economic context, think of solutions on its own to the most pressing problems of this 21st century (…) In the Dominican Republic, despite the expected growth and the good management of the crisis, the invaluable effort of the Dominicans who emigrated and who send those remittances that help balance the economies of so many families and sustain social peace is still needed.”
Commentary on the struggle of the disability community
(LD; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Listín Diario editorial comments on "the effort made by people with disabilities to learn and exercise jobs that make them feel useful in life (…) This spirit of struggle and overcoming contrasts with the reluctance, disinterest and little commitment of many "normal" people to develop skills, which is evident in the poor results of the education they have received at different levels.”
Court ratifies preventive detention against General Torres Robiou accused in the corruption case "Operation Coral 5G"
(LD; Z101; CDN; DL; El Día; Telemicro; El Nacional; Teleuniverso; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Second Chamber of the National District Court of Appeal ratified the preventive detention of Air Force General Juan Carlos Torres Robiou, accused of being part of the network of administrative corruption dismantled by the Public Ministry with Operation Coral 5G. With this new decision of the court, from judges Luis Jiménez, president; Rosalba Garib and Teófilo Andújar, the defendant fails again in his attempt to obtain freedom by changing the measure of coercion.
Senate approves Land Management Bill
(DL; El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; Hoy; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
This bill seeks to promote the development of people, preserving environmental, economic, sociocultural, institutional and geopolitical criteria. The president of the Bicameral Commission, Faride Raful, explained that the commission exhausted a consultation process for more than two years with different sectors of civil society and listened to their opinions, which were taken into consideration, achieving an important consensus.
UN members condemn Russia’s annexations of Ukraine areas
(Hoy; LD; Thursday, October 13 2022)
The UN General Assembly condemned on Wednesday Russia's declaration that it had annexed four Ukrainian regions.
The motion passed with 143 countries voting in favor and only 5 against. A further 35 countries abstained from the ballot.
Public Ministry will present formal accusation against drug trafficking and money laundering network
(El Día; DL; YouTube – CDN37 (Video); LD; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Santiago’s Prosecutor's Office will file charges against those involved in the Falcon case, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering.
Thirteen police officers accused of allegedly appropriating of 400 kilos of cocaine in Barahona, DR are released in a preliminary hearing
(El Día; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Thirteen Police Agents who were in preventive detention in Barahona for allegedly appropriating a shipment of 400 kilos of cocaine, seized on the coast of Barahona in August last year, and having distributed them, were released on Wednesday due to insufficient evidence, and a theory of the case that does not constitute a criminal type.
Senator to President Abinader: “In Dajabón, and nowhere else, a piece of land costs less than 2,000 pesos (US$37.00) per meter”
(LD; DL; El Día; El Caribe; Roberto Cavada; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Senator David Sosa responded to the accusations made by President Luis Abinader that the construction of the fence at the DR- Haiti border has not gone "faster" because the legislator encourages the locals to charge more to the State for the land. "In Dajabón, and nowhere else, a piece of land costs less than 2,000 pesos (US$37.00) per meter. On the other hand, what are they going to make the little house with? But Mr. President, both I and those families, like those ladies, have always been in favor of the wall, no one has said that they are against the wall," Sosa said.
Joel Lorquet
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Korean multinational wants to invest in D.R.
(DL; Friday, October 14 2022)
SK Group, Korean multinational conglomerate, through its subsidiary SK Energy and Services, confirmed its interest in investing in the Dominican energy sector. This company is one of the largest in the Asian energy sector, with investments in the main global energy and liquefied natural gas markets.
Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plant has ashes for industrial use
(LD; Friday, October 14 2022)
Celso Marranzini, coordinator and supervisor of the Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTPC), reported that it would continue to operate with coal as fuel, given the complications that markets have faced with other types of fuels, such as Liquefied Natural Gas. Therefore, the decarbonization process of the plants will have to wait. George Reinoso, executive director of the CTPC affirmed the ashes generated by mineral coal could be used in cement, asphalt and other industrial procedures.
Punta Cana-Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) will invest one billion dollars in renewable energy
(Hoy; Friday, October 14 2022)
Roberto Herrera, executive director of Punta Cana-Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) informed they would invest a billion dollars to convert their generation to 100% renewable in 2030. “We are committed to achieving carbon neutrality with the use of renewable energies (wind and solar), storage systems (batteries and reservoirs) and the use of green hydrogen.”
U.S. defends an Open Skies agreement with the Dominican Republic
(DL; 7 Dias.com; LD; Acento; SIN; Diario Antillano; n.com.do; RC Noticias; Friday, October 14 2022)
Robert W. Thomas, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States in the Dominican Republic comments on an DR-US Open Skies Aviation Agreement.
“The United States seeks to have open aviation relationships with its partners, and whenever possible, establishes pro-competitive agreements that allow air carriers to offer a variety of services tailored to meet the needs of their passengers without restrictions on numbers of flights or destinations. Under an Open Skies agreement, airlines can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to consumers by minimizing limitations on airline decisions about routes, number of flights, and inter-airline partnerships.”
Dominican Ambassador to the UN on Haitian crisis
(CDN; El Nuevo Diario; Friday, October 14 2022)
José Alfonso Blanco Conde, permanent representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, informed that the National Council of the UN could present, next Monday, October 17, the options to address urgently the Haitian crisis. Blanco Conde reported that as the date approaches, the Security Council continues to discuss the options.
Representative Adriano Espaillat on Haitian crisis
(Z101 (Video); Thursday, October 13 2022)
American-Dominican US Representative Adriano Espaillat commented on the Haitian crisis and asked the US government to apply the Magnitsky Law to politicians and gang leaders in Haiti.”
Espaillat was interviewed by Z101 FM.
(LD); Thursday, October 13 2022)
Juan Guiliani Cury – Dominican economist and diplomat – comments on the Haitian crisis, an eventual intervention of the U.S. and its impact on the Dominican Republic:
"I don't think Washington likes the idea of intervening, even with a military force limited to Haiti. The other alternative that we understand is feasible is the diplomatic route.”
Commentary on the Dominican position towards Haitian crisis
(DL; Friday, October 13 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the Dominican position towards Haitian crisis and the threat of gangs: “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, recalled President Abinader's approach to Haitian President Jovenel Moise to agree on issues such as civil registration, health, borders, migration, trade, energy and the environment. Good reminder that this is how vast the agenda is that concerns the two countries.”
Commentary on the Dominican Studies Institute City University New York
(Z101; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Ramona Hernandez, the Director of the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (CUNY DSI) and a Professor of Sociology, was interviewed by Z101FM.
She highlighted the importance of the Dominican Studies Institute and the Dominican diaspora.
Prosecutors interview members of the Chamber of Accounts
(DL; LD; YouTube – SIN (Video); Telemicro; Minuto a Minuto; Friday, October 14 2022)
Tomasina Tolentino de Mckenzie, secretary of the Plenum of the Chamber of Accounts (CC), will be interviewed this Friday by deputy attorneys Fernando Quezada García and Isis de la Cruz Duarte, who are investigating the sexual harassment complaint filed by two employees of that body against its president.
82% of resources from the Ministry of Education go to payroll and 5% to pedagogical practices
(CDN; Wednesday, October 12 2022)
Angel Hernandez, Minister of Education, was interviewed by CDN (Channel 37). He indicated that the Ministry of Education would have 22 percent of the 2023 National Budget. He also said that only 5% of that assigned budget would be invested on pedagogical practices.
Armed men storm Port-au-Prince’s main oil terminal
(N Digital; Hoy; El Nacional; DL; El Nuevo Diario; El Caribe; CDN37; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Armed men broke into the Varreux Terminal, the main infrastructure of the port of the Haitian capital. Fuel is stored there, and an unknown amount of fuel was stolen. This was reported on Thursday by the company Wineco, which manages the facilities.
Haitian government refuses to negotiate with “Barbecue”
(LD; Acento; Friday, October 14 2022)
The leader of the G-9 gangs, Jimmy Chérisier “Barbecue “conditioned the release of the Varreux fuel terminal to an amnesty for its members, cancellation of search and arrest warrants, and space for a representative in government. The government responded with a resounding “no” to the gang leader, making clear its determination not to negotiate with criminal groups.
U.S. says coast guard is a sign of its determination with the Haitian government and people
(DL; Thursday, October 13 2022)
One of the main coast guards of the United States, together with the Haitian authorities, patrolled this Thursday near Port-au-Prince as a sign of the "determination" of the North Americans to collaborate with the people and the government of Haiti against the crisis the country is going through. The combined patrol was at the request of the Haitian government under the coordination of the Embassy and the Department of State of the United States.
China's major party congress is set to grant Xi Jinping a 3rd term
(El Día; Friday, October 14 2022)
China's ruling Communist Party kicks off a national congress on Sunday, the 20th in its 101-year history. Xi Jinping, China's top leader, is widely expected to secure another five-year term as party boss and commander-in-chief of the military.
Special commission approves former president Trump testify in person
(LD; DL; Friday, October 14 2022)
The January 6 Committee of the House of Representatives approved by unanimous vote to subpoena Donald Trump, demanding the personal testimony of the former president while presenting a surprising new video of his closest aides describing his complex plan to reverse his defeat in the 2020 elections, leading to the attack on the federal Capitol.
Haitian deportations from the DR increase
(El Día; Friday, October 14 2022)
According to official figures, in the first nine months of this year, more than 85 thousand repatriations of illegal Haitian immigrants have been reported.
Military vehicles to protect the DR-Haiti border will arrive in the country in November
(DL; Friday, October 14 2022)
The military vehicles announced by Dominican President Luis Abinader to protect the DR-Haiti border area, will arrive in the country in November.
Military vehicles include 21 armored vehicles, six helicopters and 10 reconnaissance aircraft.
Haitian authorities arrested a man who may have entered Haiti with weapons from the DR
(Hoy; LD; Acento (Video); Al Momento.net; Proceso.com; Friday, October 14 2022)
Haitian police arrested an alleged gang member in Port-au-Prince who had entered Haiti from the Dominican Republic with high-caliber firearms and ammunition. The detainee was identified only as Ronel, a driver who transports food from the Pilatus Haitian community to Santo Domingo.
Commentary on desecration of graves in public cemeteries
(LD; Friday, October 14 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the recent cases of desecration of graves in public cemeteries in the DR.
"We see this reality in the Cristo Redentor cemetery and now in the Cristo Salvador cemetery, which confirms that there is a widespread chaos. This is another evidence of the examples of social degradation and loss of values in which our society has fallen."
Governor of D.R. Central Bank attends IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington
(DL; Acento, El Nuevo Diario; Thursday, October 13 2022)
Governor of D.R. Central Bank (BCRD), Héctor Valdez Albizu, attends the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which have been held from October 10 - 16, 2022, in Washington D.C., United States.
General Directorate of Internal Taxes calls to renew the Vehicle Circulation Tax as of October 18
(DL; El Caribe; El Día; El Nacional; Z101; Hoy; RNN; CDN; Friday, October 14 2022)
At least one million six hundred vehicles must pay the Vehicle Circulation Tax (marbete) 2022-2023.
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Dominican Republic registers an inflation of 6.01% from January to September
(El Día; N Digital; El Nacional; Z101; RNN; Hoy; Monday, October 10 2022)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Dominican Republic was 0.29% in September, which placed the accumulated inflation between January and September at 6.01%, the Central Bank (BCRD) reported on Monday.
Expert says Central Bank acted in time to curb inflation
(Hoy; Monday, October 10 2022)
According to Xavier Sala Martín, Professor of Economics at Columbia University in New York, the only way in the world to solve inflation levels is by raising interest rates, as the United States and Dominican Republic are doing. "The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic does the right thing, if this is not done, inflation is perpetuated and accelerates," he said.
IMF and World Bank say there will be a recession in the world economy in 2023
(LD; Teleantillas; El Dinero.com; El Día; Proceso.com; Monday, October 10 2022)
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, and the president of the World Bank, David Malpass, revealed that next year there will be a global recession, because a third of the world economy will have two quarters of negative growth between this year 2022 and 2023.
DR will host international cruise conference this week
(DL; Mitur.com; Presidencia.gob.do; Quiosco.com.do; Diario Noticias; En contexto.com; Monday, October 10 2022)
The Dominican Republic is the venue for the 28th edition of the Florida and Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference that will take place in Santo Domingo from this Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14. Representatives from 40 countries, including ministers and cruise industry leaders, have confirmed their participation.
International Federation of Pension Fund Administrators: Pension funds make countries progress
(El Día; Hoy; Monday, October 10 2022)
Speakers and panelists at the XIX FIAP International Seminar 2022 "Challenges and solutions for pensions today and tomorrow" stated that, “investment of pension funds has a high impact on the economy, the strengthening of the productive sectors, and the improvement of the quality of life of the communities."
IX Dominican Week begins in the United Kingdom to boost the orange economy
(DL; Hoy; El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; Monday, October 10 2022)
With a delegation of more than 110 businesspersons and officials from the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom, the IX version of the Dominican Week began, and seeks to strengthen commercial ties between the two countries through emerging sectors of the orange economy such as innovation, creativity, cinema, design, industrial logistics, the export of services and tourism, among others.
U.S. Embassy opens new additional appointments for tourist visas
(DL; LD; RTVD; Hoy; El Nuevo Diario; De Último Minuto; Monday, October 10 2022)
Beginning on October 19, 2022, the Embassy will open additional visa interview appointments for tourist visas (B1/B2) every other Wednesday in two-week increments. For example, on October 19, the embassy will open tourist visa interview appointments for the November 2-15 period. On November 2, for the November 16-29 period.
Conference in Miami analyzed the importance of the Dominican diaspora in the US
(Color Vision; Roberto Cavada; Monday, October 10 2022)
The Third Diaspora and Development Conference - held in Miami - which included the participation of US Representative Adriano Espaillat, analyzed the importance of the Dominican diaspora in the US.
Chamber of Accounts audits administration of former Minister of Education Roberto Fulcar
(DL; YouTube - Telemicro (Video); Noticias 16; El Informante.com; Monday, October 10 2022)
Chamber of Accounts carries out audits of the execution of the budget of the Ministry of Education, in the last two years, while the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP) makes an expert opinion on all purchasing and contracting processes. This is added to the review of the payroll carried out by the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP), to remove people who are paid without working in the institution.
Court continues preliminary hearing of the Anti-Octopus case
(LD; DL; El Caribe; Z101; El Nuevo Diario; HOY; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
The Prosecutor's Office read 139 of the 3,445 pages contained in the accusation against those involved in the alleged network of administrative corruption dismantled through the AntiPulpo operation.
The reading of the accusation began with the charges filed against the brother of former President Danilo Medina - Alexis Medina -.
In total, 27 people and several companies are accused of incurring in the crimes of corruption and money laundering against the Dominican State.
The PRC Embassy donates food for those affected by Hurricane Fiona in Miches
(Acento; Z101; DL; El Dinero.com; El Nuevo Diario; Monday, October 10 2022)
China donated 800 non-perishable food kits to the social program Supérate to be distributed among families in Miches that were affected by Hurricane Fiona last September.
The donation, valued at 1,750,000 pesos (33 thousand dollars), seeks to contribute to the measures of the Dominican Government to assist hundreds of families affected by the natural phenomenon, who were left without belongings and in vulnerable conditions.
Commentary on consumption of anabolic steroids
(LD; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on how diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension and other high-risk diseases are seriously compromising the health of Dominican youth.
"It seems that in this country we are playing with health, allowing dangerous practices, such as the use of anabolic steroids, illegal drugs and junk foods, to become widespread without control by the authorities (…) The Ministry of Public Health should be more concerned about this phenomenon, since it is the generation of the present and the future that is threatened."
(Video) Abinader officially initiates the rehabilitation of streets in the Colonial City
(LD; Hoy; Teleantillas; El Día; DL; CDN; La Razon.do; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
President Luis Abinader and MInister of Tourism David Collado announced the rehabilitation work of the main streets of the Colonial City, as part as the Tourism Development Program.
Haitian Senate against the request for international forces on the island
(DL; Hoy; Acento; El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; Primicias.net; El Día; N Digital; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
The Haitian Senate has approved a resolution urging Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry to postpone his request for international partners to deploy specialized armed forces to stop the crisis across the country caused partly by the criminal actions of armed gangs.
Haitians protest against government call for foreign forces
(LD; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
Thousands of people in the crisis-torn Haiti have taken to the streets of the capital Port-au-Prince against the government’s decision to seek foreign military assistance to quell gang-related violence, with police using tear gas to disperse protesters.
U.N. chief suggests rapid action force to help Haiti
(DL; El Dinero.com.do; LD; Sunday, October 9 2022)
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed that one or several countries send "a rapid action force" to help Haiti's police remove a threat posed by armed gangs, according to a letter to the U.N. Security Council.
(DL; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on Haiti's request for an armed intervention to restore order in its territory.
"There is no firm decision by the international community to intervene in one way or another, nor is there a leadership within Haitian society capable of redirecting the existing chaos."
Haiti's former first lady asks Ariel Henry to resign
(Hoy; LD; Telenoticias; SIN; Super7FM; Proceso.com; Monday, October 10 2022)
Former First Lady Michèle Bennett Duvalier asked the Haitian Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, to resign from office: "@DrArielHenry If you were "forced" to sign this request for "international support to face the humanitarian crisis" resign! You and your government resign before the boots arrive," wrote.
Commentary on the Communist Party of China
(Hoy; Monday, October 10 2022)
Eduardo Klinger Pevida, economist, comments on the upcoming XX Congress of the Chinese CP next week.
"You don't have to be a communist to understand and comprehend the relevance of a Congress of the Chinese Communist Party that is held every 5 years. It doesn't matter who likes or dislikes it, it is a problem of the Chinese people and no one else."
Dominican President announces security reinforcement plan at the DR-Haiti border
(DL; LD; CDN; Acento; El Día; El Caribe; Hoy; FV Digital; Super/FM; Proceso.com.do; Telemicro; RTVD; El Dinero; Sunday, October 9 2022)
President Luis Abinader announced a strategic plan to strengthen the defense of the border area, including the acquisition of six helicopters and 10 new reconnaissance and tactical operations aircraft; 21 armored vehicles and four anti-riot trucks for the Army.
Abinader says the DR would not be part of the mission to pacify Haiti
(DL; FV Digital; Diario Cibao; La Propuesta Digital; Sunday, October 9 2022)
President Luis Abinader stated that the Dominican Republic would only play a diplomatic role in a possible military pacification of Haiti.
"Within diplomacy we will do everything possible to help that force, but as a country we would not be part of that force," Abinader said.
President Abinader: D.R will not accept Haitian refugees if required
(El Día; DL; Monday, October 10 2022)
President Luis Abinader warned that the Dominican Republic will not accept refugees from Haiti if the crisis in the neighboring country requires it: "Greater humanitarian aid than what we already give in hospitals and other areas will not be found."
Migration arrests 41 undocumented Haitians in Elías Piña
(DL; Hoy; RNN; Teleantillas; Roberto Cavada; SIN; Monday, October 10 2022)
The General Directorate of Migration reported that agents of the institution arrested 41 Haitian nationals during operations carried out nationwide. The operations were held in the communities of Elías Piña, Guanito, Isidro Martín, Guayabo, among other locations, where 20 men, 17 women and 4 minors were apprehended.
(LD (Video); SIN; Contacto Social.com; CDN (Video); Monday, October 10 2022)
Dozens of sugarcane workers protested this Monday at the General Directorate of Migration, demanding that the State give them permanent Dominican residency, instead of work permits, and other claims to sugarcane workers of Haitian nationality.
The number of tourists killed in the Bavaro bus accident rises to four
(HOY; SIN; LD; El Día; Tuesday, October 11 2022)
Four people were killed and more than 40 were injured after a bus carrying South American tourists overturned in the resort town of Bavaro in the east of the Dominican Republic. There were at least 52 people on the bus, mostly tourists from Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil.
The last victim is Alejandro Luis Klinec, 37 years old, of Argentine nationality, who was receiving medical attention at a Punta Cana hospital.
Authorities seize assets from a drug trafficker in Las Terrenas, D.R.
(El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; El Día; Remolacha.net; DL; Monday, October 10 2022)
National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the National Police carried out two raids in Las Terrenas, Samana, in which drugs, firearms, ammunition and communication equipment were seized from drug trafficker Jarros Almanzar Damián, who managed to escape from these operations.
Fire leaves the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo and Haina without electricity on Monday night
(LD; DL; N Digital; El Día; Monday, October 10 2022)
A fire in the electrical substation in the Gascue sector caused the interruption of the electrical energy service in different sectors of the metropolitan area and the municipality of Haina.
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New increase in the electricity rate is projected for next year
(DL; Thursday, October 20 2022)
Minister of Energy and Mines, Antonio Almonte, assured yesterday that by 2023, the country would not have a shortage of natural gas, but it does run the risk that the electricity rate will be more expensive due to international fuel prices.
"The development of the events of war, and the pressure for natural gas and fuels from Europe, presents higher prices threat for next year," said Almonte
Dominican Government will invest more than 400 million dollars in the education sector
(LD; El Día; Thursday, October 20 2022)
President Luis Abinader reported that the Dominican Government will invest more than 400 million dollars in the construction of classrooms, schools and educational centers.
Dominicans lead the list of Latin Americans in the NBA 2022-23
(CDN; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
NBA 2022-23 season officially began, with a significant presence of Latin American players. The Dominican Republic adds to the list of Latin Americans in NBA tournament two players with vast experience in the competition, such as Al Horford in Boston Celtics, and center Karl-Anthony Towns, from Minnesota Timberwolves.
UN vote delayed on sanctions to curb Haiti violence
(El Día; CDN; DL; El Nacional; El Caribe; Thursday, October 20 2022)
Supporters of a U.N. resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti and impose sanctions on influential gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, nicknamed “Barbecue,” said Wednesday a vote has been delayed.
The Security Council vote had been called for the afternoon but key Security Council members confirmed the postponement for a few days.
Commentary on UN position towards Haiti
(El Caribe); Thursday, October 20 2022)
El Caribe’s editorial comments on the UN vote delayed on sanctions to curb Haiti violence.
“Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador, told the Security Council's emergency meeting last Monday that the armed mission is not from the UN, and that it would be for a limited time and scope and would be led by an allied country (...) An armed force outside the UN, even if it acts on behalf of a "friendly" country, is difficult to legitimize under international law.”
World Bank closes its office in Haiti
(DL; LD; Z101; El Nacional; Acento; El Día; Telenoticias; CDN; N Digital; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
World Bank (WB) announced on Wednesday that it is temporarily closing its office in Haiti, due to the serious situation and insecurity.
Under Secretary of State for Management met with Haitian Prime Minister
(Acento; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry met with Under Secretary of State for Management, John R. Bass, a week after meeting with Assistant Secretary Brian A. Nichols.
Socioeconomic crisis in Haiti worries cement producers in the DR
(DL; El Día; Thursday, October 20 2022)
The president of the Dominican Association of Cement Producers (Adocem), Félix González said that the crisis in Haiti worries the cement producers in the Dominican Republic, because 70% of the exports of that subsector of the construction go to Haiti.
US Coast Guard repatriates 74 Dominicans and 8 Haitians after trying to reach Puerto Rico
(El Caribe; DL; El Nuevo Diario; N Digital; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan reported that it repatriated 74 Dominicans and 8 Haitians to the Dominican Republic, after being detained while trying to enter Puerto Rico illegally.
Peace Corps in the DR hosted a reception to receive staff from the United States Congress
( Hoy; Roberto Cavada; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
Peace Corps members and volunteers in the DR hosted a reception for four members of the US Congress who are visiting the DR to learn about Peace Corps programs in the country and interact with volunteers and partners.
CDA Robert Thomas said that for 60 years the Peace Corps has worked hand in hand with the Dominican people to make positive contributions to society, in a spirit of friendship, collaboration, and technical and cultural exchange.
DR declared on alert for influenza
(LD; El Día; Thursday, October 20 2022)
The Ministry of Public Health issued a seasonal influenza epidemiological alert due to the increase in cases of people with type A and B influenza.
Ministry of Public Health notifies two new cases of monkeypox in the DR
(CDN; DL; El Día; RNN; El Nacional; Wednesday, October 19 2022)
The Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (MISPAS) notified two new cases of monkeypox (MXV) on Wednesday. So far, 31 cases of the disease have been reported in the country.
Dr. Eladio Pérez, Deputy Minister of Collective Health, in the usual weekly press conference, reported that the cases correspond to a 48-year-old male, and a female of 31 respectively, both residents in the National District.
Judge concludes that former president Trump lied when denouncing a fraud in the elections
(RNN; SIN; El Nuevo Diario; Tuesday, October 18 2022)
A California judge determined that former US President Donald Trump (2017-2021) lied before Justice by assuring, with false evidence, that there was electoral fraud in Georgia and demanded the publication of his communications. Judge David O. Carter of the Central District of California said, “The emails show that President Trump knew the specific voter fraud numbers were wrong, but he continued defending those numbers, both in court and in public."
Minister of the Interior and Police assures that citizen security is not the responsibility of the ministry, but of the National Police
(El Caribe; DL; SIN; Thursday, October 20 2022)
Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesus "Chu" Vazquez assured that citizen security is not the responsibility of the ministry, but of the National Police.
"The citizen security policy is designed by us, now, the execution of the policy (no), because I am not a general of the Police, it is the responsibility of whoever executes the policy on citizen security," he pointed out.
National Police promises to maintain control against violence and insecurity in Villa Mella
(LD; Thursday, October 20 2022)
According to Diego Pesqueira, National Police spokesperson, Villa Mella is under total control, and denied there has been any looting, or violent action against citizens or businesses in the area.
Commentary on street window washers and beggars in Santo Domingo
(LD; Thursday, October 20 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the street window washers and beggars in Santo Domingo.
"The authority has to put an end to this situation that, in times of citizen insecurity, adds more fear and concerns to those who move along our roads."
ECLAC Foresees that growth will decelerate in Latin America and the Caribbean
(DL; LD; El Dinero; Minuto a Minuto; Thursday, October 20 2022)
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), just as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently did, lowered its growth projection for the Dominican economy for this 2022 from 5.3% to 5.1%. Based on the growth of the gross domestic product (GDP), by 2023, ECLAC also projects the Dominican Republic will grow less than this year: 4.7%, but above Panama (4.2%), Costa Rica (2.8%) and Mexico (1.1%).
Commentary on ECLAC economic forecast
(DL; Thursday, October 20 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments ECLAC economic forecast for the Dominican Republic and the region.
"Without a doubt, the Dominican economy has proven to be resilient and well established. The recovery after the pandemic has been quoted as an example in international forums and in the tourism sector. However, there is concern in the business sectors and this ECLAC forecast reinforces it.”
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General Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships (Dgapp) announced internal flights to Pedernales for US$50 will begin on November 1st, 2022
(LD; Hoy; Acento; Z101; DL; Punta Cana-Bavaro.com; El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; CDN; N Digital; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Sigmund Freund, executive director of the General Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships (Dgapp), Pro-Pedernales Trust and the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) announced that, as of November 1, Republic Air (REP-AIR) in alliance with Air Century will start operating 35minutes domestic flights from La Isabela airport, Dr. Joaquin Balaguer, to Cabo Rojo airport, in Pedernales province.
Manzanillo Master Plan suggests evaluating market conditions in a post-pandemic period
(DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The document warns that ports of Haina and Caucedo (in Haina and Boca Chica), "due to the large volume of containers they handle, are capable of offering competitive prices and good connectivity with international markets, with several shipping companies that offer direct services.” Consequently, “it is not known to what extent the Port of Manzanillo will be able to gain market shares,” compared to the large existing ports.
Investment options in the DR: Renewables, water and agricultural technology
(Acento; Mem.gob.do; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Some 40 Spanish companies and more than 120 local firms will discuss investment and cooperation opportunities at an event that will be officially opened on Wednesday by President Luis Abinader, and the Secretary of State for Trade of Spain and President of ICEX Spain Export and Investment, Xiana Mendez. Renewable energies, drinking water, sanitation and agricultural technology are some of the areas that the Dominican Republic offers to foreign investment.
Minister of Economy says DR has the challenge of improving people's quality of life
(DL; Presidencia.gob.do; Hoy; Roberto Cavada; Monday, October 24 2022)
According to Pavel Isa Contreras, Minister of Economy, Planning and Development (Mepyd), the challenge that lies ahead, and has been suggested to the government through the multi-year national plan for the public sector, is to translate economic growth into quality of life. “I think this country has had a very significant macroeconomic success. However, it has not been as successful in the social sphere, although there has been progress, important progress; and there are clear environmental failures that we need to acknowledge.”
School bus drivers must receive training
(DL; Acento; Intrant.gob.do; LD; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Mario Holguín, specialist in road safety, assures that the new school transportation system, announced by President Abinader, must respond to a strategic plan; and the participation of the National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) is fundamental.
Holguin explains that the Intrant already has regulations on the requirements that must be met by those who are going to provide transportation services to a vulnerable sector such as children.
NYS Assembly Member supports project to validate DR driver's licenses in NY
(DL; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
New York State Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos reaffirmed his support for the bill to validate Dominican driver's licenses in the state of New York. The bill was presented by Senator Luis Sepulveda, in order to reduce the bureaucracy for Dominicans residing in NY.
Political party leaders blame each other for ill-timed proselytizing
(Acento; Hoy; El Día; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Leaders of political parties recognized that the country is submerged in an early electoral campaign process.
Franklin Romero, a senator from the ruling party (PRM) recognized that all parties violate the law.
The Central Electoral Board (JCE) warned political party leaders to avoid campaigning and summoned them to a meeting this Thursday, October 27.
Commentary on school transportation
(DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the school transportation system.
"The greatest request to the President is safety for the students, that these drivers and vehicles have parameters of excellence so that misfortunes do not occur."
Dominican Republic advocates greater effectiveness in access to climate funds
(DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Milagros De Camps, Deputy Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability of DR Ministry of Environment, stated that the "diffuse" policies that hinder effective access to funds to deal with the climate crisis is one of the fundamental issues that Dominican delegation will bring to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP27), to be held in Egypt from next November 6. De Camps said, "The terms granted for resources access do not respond to the urgency that countries like ours have, marked by their vulnerability to the crisis."
Rishi Sunak will make history as the first person of color to be Great Britain’s prime minister
(Hoy; LD; Hoy; FV Digital; CDN; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Rishi Sunak is poised to make history as Great Britain’s first prime minister of color, a milestone for a polyglot nation that has become more ethnically diverse in recent decades.
Russian court reaffirms 9-year sentence for American basketball player Brittney Griner
(LD; DL; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Russian Justice rejected the appeal of the American basketball player Brittney Griner and kept in force the sentence of 9 years in prison for drug possession and smuggling. The judicial college of the Moscow Region Court considered legal the sentence handed down against the American athlete arrested last February with several cartridges of cannabis oil in her suitcase.
Mission of the European Union visited the DR-Haiti border
(DL; LD; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The director of the Specialized Land Border Security Corps (Cesfront) Brigadier General Frank Mauricio Cabrera Rize met with a delegation from the European Union that visited the Dajabón border crossing.
Felice Zaccheo and Katja Afheldt stated that improving social and economic conditions in the neighborhoods at the Dominican-Haitian border is the goal of the European Union (EU).
Migration has deported more than 5,000 illegal Haitians in the last week
(LD; Z101; Hoy; Telenoticias; Diario Pais RD; FV Digital; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) reported the repatriation of at least 5,248 Haitians. The institution said that during simultaneous operations carried out in the last eight days throughout the DR, the largest number of Haitians with illegal immigration status were detained in the municipality of Santo Domingo Norte.
Commentary on sexual aggressions as a weapon of war in Haiti
(DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Inés Aizpún comments on sexual aggressions in Haiti and the danger it represents to the DR.
“Group rapes that last for hours. Mutilations. Sex to access water and food (...) That happens right there, next door (...) That border that divides the island, like all borders, is an imaginary line.”
Minister of Interior and Police orders to intensify the search of missing persons in the DR
(DL; El Día; El Nuevo Diario; Diario de Todos; Z101; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús (Chu) Vásquez Martínez, ordered the National Police to intensify the search for people who have been reported missing in the DR.
The minister assured that the number of agents in service and the collaboration of the fire departments will multiply.
The president of the GLBT volunteer group, Yimbert Féliz Telemín, denounced that of those reported as missing in the country, several belong to the LGBT community, for which he considers that there is a "network" that operates against those from that community.
Industrial Sector: Government must apply "short-term" measures to deal with crime
(DL; Contacto Social; El Correo.do; Tuesday, October 25 2022)
Celso Juan Marranzini, president of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), stated it is necessary to combine the Government's actions in the long and medium term to fight citizen insecurity with short-term measures to reach faster results, and strengthen the reform of the National Police, but also intervene where it is necessary to guarantee peace.
Commentary on citizen insecurity and crime
(LD; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on insecurity and crime in the DR.
"In a democracy, one can only hope that the authority respects and enforces the law, protects citizens effectively to prevent barbarism, fear and 'save yourself if you can' from being imposed. We cannot go to those extremes. We cannot allow this to happen, not now not ever."
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Tourism sector needs 3,000 employees for the winter season
(DL; Thursday, October 27 2022)
According to Ernesto Veloz, president of the Association of Hotels and Tourist Projects of the Eastern Zone (Asoleste), they are currently in need of employees. The areas that most need staff, he said, are those that work directly with the client, such as reception, bars, restaurants and entertainment.
The DR increased exports to Spain, but the trade balance is still negative
(DL; HOY; Thursday, October 27 2022)
During the Spain-DR Business Meeting, it was reported that between January and August 2022 the trade deficit between Spain and the DR exceeded the figure of 555 million dollars.
"The Dominican Republic exports to Spain about 69 million dollars and we have imported 10 times more than that," said Mario Pujols, executive vice president of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic.
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights visits the DR; she will discuss alleged statelessness and human rights
(El Día; DL; Acento; Thursday, October 27 2022)
An Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya is visiting Dominican Republic. Her trip “underscores the United States’ strategic commitment to fighting corruption and advancing human rights as foundational components of U.S. foreign policy, including enforcing labor rights and resolving statelessness.”
While in Santo Domingo, Under Secretary Zeya will lead the U.S. delegation to the Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform. Additionally, the Under Secretary will meet with President Luis Abinader to discuss issues of mutual interest between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
U.S. Senator: President Biden would appoint a U.S. ambassador to the DR this year
(DL; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Democratic US Senator Timothy Kaine - during an interview with Diario Libre - said that President Joe Biden would nominate a person this year to assume the US Embassy in the DR.
"I hope that the president sends a person very soon, it should be this year. There is still no name, but I am on the committee and I am going to work very hard to have a vote and an audience," he said.
U.S. Senator Timothy Kaine and Representative Adriano Espaillat met with Dominican President
(Acento; El Caribe; RNN; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat met with Dominican President Luis Abinader at the National Palace.
CDA Robert Thomas, Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, and Administrative Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza also participated in the meeting.
President Abinader proposes a bill to create the Ministry of Justice
(SIN; DL; LD; Presidencia.gob.do; Al Momento.net; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Dominican President Luis Abinader announced that he will present to Congress, on February 27, a bill to create the Ministry of Justice.
He said that the Ministry of Justice would be in charge of administrative matters that imply an "unnecessary burden" for the Public Ministry and "distracts it from its role of directing the criminal investigation and exercising public action on behalf of society."
Commentary on Ministry of Justice
(DL; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the bill to create the Ministry of Justice.
"The reasons mentioned by DR President for the creation of the Ministry of Justice are, without sounding redundant, justified (...) it is good news, although he will have to observe the process of its creation and execution very closely."
U.S. and Canada will discuss the composition of an international force for Haiti
(DL; LD; El Nuevo Diario; Acento; El Día; 7Dias.com; Thursday, October 26 2022)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads Thursday to Canada for talks expected to focus on Haiti, with an American official voicing hope for progress on setting up an intervention force to address the impoverished Caribbean nation's spiraling security and health crises
Haiti's government and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have both appealed for international intervention as armed gangs take over vast stretches of the country and a cholera outbreak worsens.
Dominican Foreign Minister says the discussion at the UN about sending troops to Haiti is progressing very slowly
(DL; El Caribe; En Contexto.com; Proceso.com.do; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez considered that the discussion in the United Nations Organization (UN) to decide on an intervention in Haiti is progressing "excessively slowly", and that the troops should already be in Haiti.
Alvarez said that "the situation is chaotic, we know it and we experience it firsthand here because it overflows our border.”
Dominican Health Authorities report more than 40 cases of patients with acute diarrhea in hospitals in Dajabón (border area)
(EL Dia; DL; Hoy; RNN; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
Detection of an acute diarrheal outbreak in Dajabón at the border with Haiti, triggered alarms in the Dominican Republic regarding the possibility of cholera cases, a disease that affects hundreds of people in Haiti and that has left at least 37 dead.
According to data provided by the Ministry of Public Health, in the last week 43 cases (41 Dominicans and 2 Haitians) have been treated in Dajabón.
Central Electoral Board and the political parties will discuss ill-timed proselytism
(DL; Color Vision (Video); Proceso.com; Super7; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Román Jáquez Liranzo, President of the JCE, has said that one of the problems the organization has is to regulate the campaign outside official time, for which he has requested the approval of the reforms to the electoral and political party laws.
Public Health recognizes increased demand for Yellow Fever vaccines
(DL; El Día; MSP.gob.do; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The director of vaccine-preventable diseases, Aida Lucía Vargas, acknowledged there has been an increase in the demand for the Yellow Fever vaccine, largely attributed to foreign citizens who get vaccinated on Dominican soil. Venezuelans, Haitians and groups that organize routes to the United States via Guatemala have influenced the increase. In the D.R. in compliance with international regulations, only travelers going to countries where the disease is endemic are vaccinated for yellow fever.
Department of Missing Persons of the National Police only has 10 agents
(LD; Acento; Teleantillas; GDM.do; Al Momento.net; RNN; El Caribe; DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
According to deputy Orlando Jorge Villegas (ruling party), the National Police's Missing Persons Department only has 10 agents to deal with complaints from all over the country.
Jorge Villegas met with Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús “Chú” Vásquez Martínez, and asked him to improve conditions and resources of the National Police's Missing Persons Department. In addition, he presented an Amber Alert bill to strengthen the inter-institutional response protocol to assist victims and their relatives.
Relatives of missing persons trust the investigations
(DL; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Relatives of missing persons say that, despite the anguish that overwhelms them, the announcement by the authorities that they will reinforce the search efforts increases their hopes of positive results.
(Video) Senator asks the approval of initiative creating alert for disappearance cases
(Hoy (Video); Thursday, October 27 2022)
Senator Yvan Lorenzo from Elias Piña province asked the Upper House to approve the bill that creates the rapid alert system for disappearances or kidnappings in the country.
“The time has come to create a specialized unit to find the whereabouts of the disappeared,” said Senator Lorenzo.
Supreme Court declares deputy Sadoky Duarte guilty and sentences him to a three-month suspended prison sentence
(DL; LD; El Caribe; AcentoTV (Video); SIN (Video); Thursday, October 27 2022)
Supreme Court of Justice found deputy Sadoky Duarte (PRM) guilty of insult and violence against public authority, in December 2020, and was sentenced to three months in suspended prison.
Commentary on deputies facing justice
(LD; Thursday, October 27 2022)
LISTIN DIARIO publishes a report on the Dominican deputies who have had to face justice for being involved in different crimes such as drug trafficking, aggression against authorities, illegal immigrant trafficking and corruption.
U.S. Coast Guard rescue two Dominicans in Puerto Rico waters
(El Día; N Digital; DL; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
U.S Coast Guard said they were searching for at least eight immigrants who were aboard a boat that capsized in San Juan Bay Tuesday night, according to two Dominican survivors who were rescued.
Judge gives 48 hours to Public Ministry to release defendant in “Falcón” case
(LD; DL; N Digital; Wednesday, October 26 2022)
The judge of the Second Criminal Chamber of the Judicial District of Santiago, Miguel Alejandro Báez, granted a period of 48 hours to the Public Ministry to release a man involved in the drug trafficking and money laundering network dismantled in the Falcón case. The Judge made the decision after accepting a petition for habeas corpus from Julio César Jiménez Talavera's attorney.
Commentary on disrespect to traffic agents and police officers
(LD; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the disrespect shown by citizens to traffic agents and police officers.
"The tendency to ignore, with insults, physical attacks and struggles, has contaminated all spheres, because even people with authority, such as mayors, legislators or public officials, also incur disrespect."
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Foreign investment in Puerto Plata, D.R. reached US$707 million in 2021
(N Digital; LD; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña, participating in the American Chamber of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMRD) regional lunch, stated the economic, political and social stability of the country has allowed local and foreign investors to place their trust and decide to invest in the Dominican Republic. Peña affirmed that total regional exports stood at $2.4 billion dollars in 2021, 19.9% of the amount registered at national level, which represented a 20.2% growth compared to 2020, thanks to free zones, particularly to the manufacture of tobacco and mining sector.
President of the Dominican Lower House: "To cover the deficit we must borrow"
(DL; Friday, October 28 2022)
Alfredo Pacheco, president of the Chamber of Deputies, explained that due to the existing financial deficit, the government has no other alternative than to borrow funds. Pacheco does not rule out the approval of 36 international loans contemplated in the 2023 General Budget bill, for 6,660.7 billion dollars.
(DL; Friday, October 28 2022)
Diario Libre editorial comments on the public debt.
“The debate about our debt capacity is always complex (...) but the truth is that it is time to start talking about reasonable and intelligent debt, that does not mortgage the future of the economy and that guarantees healthy economic growth for many years, decades."
Government: electricity rate price has not changed since April
(DL; CDN; El Nuevo Diario; El Caribe; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Homero Figueroa, spokesperson of the Dominican Government, stated that the price of the electricity rate has not changed since April of this year and specified that the price of electricity varies according to the usage in each home.
U.S. urges DR to protect vulnerable Haitians
(LD; El Día; DL; SIN (Video); DL; Mitv (Video); Acento; Al Momento; El Nuevo Diario; HOY; El Caribe; Friday, October 28 2022)
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya led the U.S. delegation to the Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform. During this meeting, the U.S. government urged the Dominican Republic to continue advancing in the fight against human trafficking and to protect the most vulnerable, including Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent. "I want to encourage the Dominican government to pass an updated law on human trafficking, in line with international standards, and that will make it easier to prosecute those who prey on children," Uzra Zeya said.
Commentary on the Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform
(ZOL FM; Thursday, October 27 2022)
ZOL FM hosts comment on the US-DR Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform, specifically on the US government Under Secretary Zeya’s statements that the DR should do more to protect vulnerable populations including Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent. Host Greymer Mendez warns the Dominican president that “the United States has no friends nor enemies, only interests.”
U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat: "The United States is in solidarity with the Haitian and Dominican people"
(DL; Friday, October 28 2022)
American-Dominican U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat was interviewed by Diario Libre. He commented on the Haitian crisis and its influence on Dominican Republic: "The most important thing at this time is to strengthen the Haitian National Police so that it can fight the gangs. They are the ones that are perpetrating the violence and terror in Haiti that is also impacting the Dominican Republic and we are in solidarity with the Dominican government and with the Haitian people who are the main victims.”
Minister of Health assures that the Dominican authorities do not hide cholera data
(Hoy; Friday, October 28 2022)
The Minister of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Rivera, said that the first line of epidemiological control is the border trade zone: Dajabón, Elías Piña, Jimaní and Pedernales. He assured that there is no sub registry of Cholera cases and emphasized Dominican authorities are not hiding data as has been rumored.
"We do not have to hide from the population if a case of cholera is reported, since we immediately inform the press, as we did with the imported case of the Haitian citizen who arrived in Higüey," he said.
U.S. and Canada discuss intervention plan in Haiti
(LD; Hoy; Al Momento.net; Acento; DL; El Día; Friday, October 28 2022)
Canada announced that it was conducting an assessment mission in Haiti, while U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Ottawa to discuss establishing an intervention force in Haiti. The Canadian delegation must assess options "to support the Haitian people in resolving the humanitarian and security crises " facing the impoverished country and restore access to essential goods and services," in consultation with regional partners of the United Nations, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and others.
Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste announced the end of its print edition
(LD; Teleantillas; El Día: Hoy; El Informador; Antena 7; YouTube – ZolFM (Video); RTVD; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Twenty-four hours after the criminal attack against one of its most renowned journalists, Roberson Alphonse, the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste announced the suspension of its print edition "until further notice." The newspaper explained to its subscribers, readers and sponsors, that it was forced to take this "painful decision” due to the impossibility of getting fuel to distribute the newspaper and exhausting its last paper stock."
(Zol FM (Video); Thursday, October 27 2022)
Julio Martinez Pozo and Consuelo Despradel comment on the situation in Haiti and talked to Ramon Carmona, Univision and AP correspondent in the country, who reported the embassies in Haiti are running out of fuel and water, including the U.S. Embassy, which has been protected by an elite group of Marines. They also mentioned the expectation on results of meeting between Antony J. Blinken, US Secretary of State, and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
The DR and the United States create a working group to prevent money laundering
(LD; Friday, October 28 2022)
Dominican President Luis Abinader said that during the Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform with the United States, significant progress has been made in the fight against corruption, also working together to strengthen citizen security, and the United States has supported the National Police reform.
"We accept President Biden's proposal for us to assume a leadership role in the next meeting for democracy, in such a way that we are going to continue to uphold and fight for those democratic values, which are the same values of the Dominican people," Abinader said.
(Noticias SIN; Friday, October 28 2022)
During the US-DR Third High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Reform, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, announced that the Dominican Republic had been selected to receive additional funding through the USAID Alliance for Democratic Development.
The resources will be used for: the application of the Citizen Security Strategy; support for youth and vulnerable populations; combat gender based violence; the fight against corruption and the implementation of the Asset Forfeiture Law.
(El Nuevo Diario; Friday, October 28 2022)
The US will finance the Dominican Republic with 13 million dollars, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), to combat illicit trafficking, the reform of the National Police and other initiatives. An increase of 60% compared to what was allocated by the U.S. agency last year.
Minister of Industry and Commerce met with US Senator Kaine and US Representative Espaillat
(LD; Friday, October 28 2022)
The Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICMM), Víctor -Ito- Bisonó, held a meeting with the United States Senator, Tim Kaine, and the member of the House of Representatives, Adriano Espaillat, to follow up on the progress of the commercial pillar of the Alliance for Development in Democracy (ADD), made up of Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic. During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of creating a working group focused on the Caribbean and Central America region to identify specific incentives and mechanisms to accelerate nearshoring opportunities.
Commentary on US-DR Open Skies Agreement
(DL; Friday, October 28 2022)
Economist and Diplomat Juan Guiliani Cury pens an opinion editorial on the benefits of signing an U.S. - DR Open Skies Agreement: “The news is very favorable for the economic and air interests of our country. Nations like the Dominican Republic do not have the technological resources, nor the financial, technical and human capacities to develop a modern, safe and sustainable civil aviation industry.”
Central Electoral Board Plenary and political parties will sign agreement to stop the ill-timed political campaign
(LD; Hoy; DL; SIN; El Día; El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; Noticias HoraxHora; Friday, October 28 2022)
Members of the Plenary of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) discussed with political parties leaders a proposal to formalize a civic and democratic commitment, which seeks to guarantee electoral integrity for 2024 presidential elections by eliminating premature campaigning. They agreed to sign on Thursday, November 3, at 10:00 in the morning, and the parties will have until October 31, at 4:00pm to validate the document with their respective internal leadership.
Commentary on ill-timed proselytism
(LD; Friday, October 28 2022)
Listín Diario editorial comments on the ill-timed proselytism in the DR.
"As a result of this pre-campaign to position presidential candidates for the 2024 elections, society is being distracted from its most difficult and thorny problems (…) What would be most convenient is that, in the year and a half that is left for the elections, society can have time to articulate responses to the state of insecurity and the threats that hang over collective health (…) The country needs that respite and achieve that consensus to deal with other persistent and critical issues, and hence the importance of the civic and democratic pact-commitment sponsored by the Central Electoral Board."
Superior Electoral Court assures the High Court is committed to protecting the electoral system, democracy and political parties
(LD; El Día; Thursday, October 27 2022)
Ygnacio Pascual Camacho, president of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), affirmed the high court’s committment to "protecting the electoral system, democracy, the existence of parties and asserting political rights without distinction of ideology, gender, race, religion, political militancy, faith, or beliefs”.
(LD; Friday, October 28 2022)
Chinese Ambassador in Dominican Republic, Zhang Run, writes an opinion article in Listin Diario commenting on the re-election of Xi Jinping as General Secretary of the renewed Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and the presentation of the roadmap for the next 5 years focusing on “the construction of a modern socialist country, open to multilateralism and peace. "We are willing to share our new opportunities for development with the Dominican Republic and together we are going to create a promising and beautiful future for bilateral relations.”
Senate approves Territorial Planning Bill
(Hoy; LD; El Nacional; Las Primeras; YouTube – CDN37 (Video); El Nuevo Diario; RTVD; El Caribe; Friday, October 28 2022)
The Dominican Senate approved in second reading the Territorial Planning, Land Use and Human Settlements Bill. The Bill now goes to the Chamber of Deputies to be discussed.
Pentagon: China is the biggest security threat to the United States
(Hoy; Friday, October 28 2022)
China remains the top challenge to U.S. national security interests, while Russia remains an "acute" threat as it continues its brutal war in Ukraine, according to the Pentagon's newly released National Defense Strategy.
"The [People's Republic of China] is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, a power to do so," Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters Thursday at the Pentagon.
U.S. will invest 13 million dollars in a project for the countries of the Northern Triangle of Central America
(LD; Friday, October 28 2022)
The Government of the United States will invest 13 million dollars in a project that will benefit some 180,000 people from the countries that make up the “Northern Triangle” (El Salvador-Honduras-Guatemala).
Migration authority explained why sugar cane union leader was prevented to leave the country
(DL; LD; Acento; Hoy; RNN; YouTube-RNN (Video); YouTube- Roberto Cavada (Video); Friday, October 28 2022)
The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) explained that Jesús Núñez (Cañero), leader of the sugar cane union, was not allowed to leave the José Francisco Peña Gómez International Airport of the Americas (AILAJFPG) when he was about to travel to Cuba, because there is a travel impediment to leave the country against him. Nuñez will be able to travel to Cuba over the weekend to receive medical treatment, according to the Migration Department. [Editor’s Note: There was commentary that the travel restriction was unconstitutional and targeted Nunez as retaliation for his active role in demanding pensions and benefits from the government for sugarcane workers. Nunez is reported to be seeking medical treatment for cancer. End note]
Gas station manager killed in robbery
(LD; El Nacional; Realidad Social; Friday, October 28 2022)
Unknown gunmen shot dead the manager of a fuel station located at San Martín Avenue in National District, during an assault. According to several witnesses, two men traveling on a motorcycle entered the gas station and approached cubicles 1 and 2 of the store where Francisco Javier Santiago Polanco, 51 years old, was shot several times.
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The People’s Republic of China will support modernization of the Dominican Republic
(HOY; Friday, November 4 22022)
Zhu Rui, vice minister of the international department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CCP) said: "I consider the Dominican Republic as a strategic partner of equality and from China we are willing to help so that they can develop a window of opportunities for the future."
Zhu Rui led the conference on the XX National Congress of the CCP, entitled "China in the New Era, Policies and Goals", which was attended by Ramón Holguín, Vice Minister of the Presidency; Julio Cordero, Deputy Minister of Education; Julio César Valentín, international secretary of the Dominican Liberation Party; Michael Matos, president of the PLD Youth; Elpidio Núñez and Nidia Ovalles, from the United Left Movement; and Wandy Ramírez, International Undersecretary of the PRD.
85,912 cruise passengers arrived in the Dominican Republic in October
(7Dias.com; La Información; Red de Noticias; Friday, November 4 2022)
The Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), Jean Luis Rodríguez, said that the country is getting closer to becoming the Caribbean Cruise Hub, reaching the "historic" figure of 85,912 cruise passengers that arrived the coasts of the country in the month of October 2022. Rodriguez pointed out that same month 2019 was 61,209 passengers.
Dominican Central Bank: Inflation for October was 0.28%
(DL; LD; El Día; El Caribe; La Información; Friday, November 4 2022)
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports that the consumer price index (IPC) reflected a variation of 0.28% in October 2022, placing the accumulated inflation for January-October 2022 at 6.31%. According to the regulatory entity, inflation is registering three consecutive months below the threshold of 0.30 percent.
Arajet airlines inaugurates routes to Ecuador and exceeds 67 thousand tickets sold
(LD; Acento; SIN; N Digital; Hoy; Punta Cana-Bávaro; Friday, November 4 2022)
Arajet airline inaugurated two new routes to Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE) from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) and announced that more than 67 thousand tickets have been sold in just two months, exceeding the estimated projections.
FED rate hike would force the Dominican Central Bank to raise the Monetary Policy Rate
(El Caribe; Friday, November 4 22022)
El Caribe publishes an analysis on how the increase in the US FED rate will impact the Dominican economy
"The increase of 0.75 percentage points provided by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to its reference interest rate will induce the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) to continue increasing its monetary policy rate (TPM) at least in the two months remaining in the year.”
Luis Abinader: "There is no democracy without peace. There is no democracy without citizen security"
(DL; El Nacional; LD; CDN; SIN (Video); El Día; Roberto Cavada; N Digital; Friday, November 4 2022)
President Luis Abinader, speaking at the opening ceremony of the XI Ibero-American Forum 2022, stated, “There is no democracy without peace. There is no democracy without citizen security, and for that reason, the government decided to bet on a profound transformation of the National Police, through the implementation of a plan for citizen security.”
Abinader assured that in terms of economic recovery “the Dominican Republic is an example of good practices and sound economic decisions and we can contribute a lot."
Commentary on democracy and citizen security
(DL; Friday, November 4 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on democracy and citizen security.
"A society without citizen security causes its members to lose faith in the system (...) we must find a formula that guarantees citizen security within our democratic order. We must never give up that formula, because we would end up in the wrong hands."
(LD; Friday, November 4 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the importance of vigilance and patrolling in neighborhoods as crime prevention.
“ As the President said at the Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum: There is no democracy without peace and there is no democracy without citizen security."
Central Electoral Board (JCE) signs agreement with political parties on ill-timed electoral campaign
(DL; LD; El Nacional; El Caribe; Friday, November 4 2022)
The Central Electoral Board (JCE) signed with 29 political parties the "Commitment for Electoral Integrity” aiming to limit premature electoral campaigns. The guarantee to sanction those who break this agreement is subject to approval of the regulation that will create the Electoral Administrative Sanctions Unit.
UNHCR asks governments to stop deportations of Haitians
(DL; LD; El Nuevo Diario; Al Momento.net; Paso a Paso; Friday, November 4 22022)
The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, issued a statement in which it urges the States of the region and other areas to suspend the forced return of the Haitian population to their country, due to "the devastating humanitarian and security in Haiti.
Dominican Foreign Ministry: the US and Haiti will have the largest number of Dominican diplomatic representatives
(LD; DL; Friday, November 4 2022)
According to a resolution signed by Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, the United States and Haiti will have the largest number of diplomatic representatives in their missions with 15 officials.
Haitian police take control of part of the main oil terminal
(DL; LD; Proceso.com; 7Dias.com; Friday, November 4 2022)
Haitian police said on Thursday they took control of part of the Varreux oil terminal, the country's largest, under the control of armed gangs for months, which has prevented the distribution of fuel.
"We managed to take control of the facility on Thursday. We will continue the operation to clear the roads."
Some defendants in prison and others in house arrest await trials for corruption cases
(LD; Friday, November 4 2022
Defendants on corruption cases, accused for being involved in networks dismantled through the Antipulpo, Coral, Coral 5G, and Medusa operations await for decision of judges in the preliminary stage that will determine if the evidence provided by the Public Ministry has sufficient merit for a substantive trial.
Santo Domingo and six provinces concentrate 63% of Dengue cases
(DL; Friday, November 4 2022)
The provinces that accumulate the most cases of Dengue during 2022, representing between all 63.57% of the total of 7,508 registered, which have caused 46 deaths, are Santiago, Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, La Vega, Montecristi, Duarte, as well as the National District. Ronald Skewes, National Director of Epidemiology, indicated that a decrease in the disease has been observed in the last two weeks.
(ZOL FM (Video); Thursday, November 3 2022)
ZOL FM hosts comment on the resolution condemning embargo on Cuba passes 185-2, marking 30th time the UN has rebuked the decades-old US policy.
“185 countries on Thursday voted in favor of a non-binding resolution condemning the embargo, with the US and Israel voting against and Brazil and Ukraine abstaining.”
Police authorities find presumed body of missing man
(El Caribe; DL; HOY; CDN; SIN; El Caribe; N Digital; Roberto Cavada; El Nuevo Diario; Friday, November 4 22022)
Jesús Cuevas disappeared on October 6, and since then his family, friends and authorities have been looking for him.
On Thursday night, his body was found inside a water tank, in a residence located at kilometer 7 of the Sánchez highway, National District. At least one person has been detained by authorities.
Minor girls are sexually exploited for 1,000 pesos and via catalog
(DL; Friday, November 4 2022)
According to the study "Commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in the Dominican Republic" carried out by the International Justice Mission, in eight years, the Dominican Republic has managed to reduce the incidence of children and adolescents in sexual and commercial exploitation, going from 10% in 2014 to 2.2% in 2022. "However, the practice is still latent in various parts of the country where minors are offered for up to 1,000 pesos (less than 19 dollar) and, sometimes, through catalogs."
Narcotics authorities sized 397 packages of cocaine in boxes of pineapples
(Acento; Z101; El Nuevo Diario; El Nacional; Friday, November 4 2022)
The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) with the support of the Military Security of the Caucedo Multimodal Port, State intelligence agencies and under the coordination of the Public Ministry, confiscated 397 packages of cocaine, in the middle of a port interdiction operation carried out in said terminal. The container loaded with hundreds of boxes of pineapples had Belgium as its final destination.
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A ship that works as an electricity generation plant is docked in Santo Domingo
(DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The ship of the Karadeniz Powership company works as an electricity generation plant and is docked in Santo Domingo, until they receive the corresponding permits from the State, according to Carlos Matamorros, a representative of the company.
"That ship is sailing from Turkey. The ship does not need a permit to be docked here. To operate as a generation plant, it does need a permit, number one from the Environment and number two, the definitive concession," he added.
Interview: Comfort hospital ship will come to the DR to offer free medical services
(SIN; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
A ship with military personnel is coming from the United States to offer free health services in the Dominican Republic, explains Gabriel Hurst, representative of the United States Embassy and Carlos Suero, Director of Communications of the Ministry of Public Health, on the El Despertador morning show of SIN media group.
This initiative will be offering medical care simultaneously at the Olympic Center and at the Azua sports center.
Likewise, Hurst stated that it is not the first time that the ship has arrived in the country, and that the assistance they will be offering includes eye exams, dental treatment, general and internal medicine, nursing, pediatrics, physiotherapy, radiology, optometry, and pharmacy.
U.S. Embassy in the DR warns about the proper use of H-2 work visas
(DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The US Embassy in the Dominican Republic warned the beneficiaries of H-2 work visas, for agricultural and non-agricultural work, of "serious consequences" if they stay in the US longer than estimated in the employment contract.
"It is very important that participants in this program comply with the terms of their visa and return to the Dominican Republic on time. Overstaying your visa and remaining in the United States can have serious consequences.”
Commentary on U.S. Ambassador to the DR
(DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Diario Libre's "El Espía" column comments on the US diplomatic mission in the DR.
"The United States still does not send an ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Two years have passed and the position remains vacant, although the delegation is active. It sends opinion articles to the media that express crude opinions about Dominican-Haitian relations. But it is not the same and in not very diplomatic language, so the absence is thunderous. On Monday, former ambassador James Brewster arrived at Las Américas (international airport)...”
Haitian women arrested with 22,160 ammunitions
(LD; Acento; SIN; RNN; El Nuevo Diario (Video) ; CDN (Video); Acento (Video); Wednesday, November 8 2022)
The Specialized Land Border Security Corps (Cesfront) reported the arrest of two Haitian women and a minor in Elias Piña, who intended to introduce 22,160 ammunitions into Haiti irregularly.
A delegation of US judges meets with the president of the Dominican Supreme Court of Justice
(Acento; El Nuevo Diario; El Caribe; DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
A delegation of 13 US judges of Dominican descent visited the Dominican Judiciary to exchange experiences aimed at making judicial processes more efficient.
Luis Henry Molina Peña, president of the Dominican Supreme Court of Justice, raised the need to create a space for inter-institutional collaboration that contributes to strengthening the reform processes that are carried out in the Dominican justice system and take advantage of the American experience in conflict resolution, using alternate methods.
How those accused of trafficking weapons to the DR from New York were arrested
(LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Listin Diario publishes a story that explains the investigation that led to the arrest of three men for trafficking weapons from NY to the DR.
“It all started with the shipment of the weapons that, according to files from the Court of the Southern District of New York, took place last October, using a container transported on a cargo ship.”
Consulate of the DR in Miami becomes part of the Caribbean Consular Corps in Florida
(Acento; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami recently became part of the Caribbean Consular Corps in this city and the State of Florida, which will contribute to joint interaction with the other diplomats from the other 11 countries that comprise it and will strengthen business relationships.
The Executive Branch will not support changes in the regulation of teacher training that put excellence at risk
(LD; DL; Hoy; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña assures that the government will not support modifications to the regulation that guarantees the standards for admission to the Teachers of Excellence Program
"The government has no agenda to modify Regulation 09-15, which would reduce the quality standards of education, because it would be a setback to what has been achieved so far in teacher training. The Dominican government is firmly committed to dedicating the greatest efforts to improving educational quality and will never carry out any action that is unfavorable to improving our educational system every day."
Commentary on teaching career in the D.R.
(DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the teaching career in the DR and its challenges.
"Dominican students deserve to have the best teachers. And the money that taxpayers invest in Education, 4% of GDP, must ensure that the public system has the best teachers, not just the best paid.”
The National Statistics Office is ready to start the National Census
(El Caribe; DL; LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
From Thursday, November 10, to November 23, 35,000 people will work on the National Population and Housing Census.
The general director of the National Statistics Office (ONE), Miosotis Rivas, assures that the National Census will allow the planning process of the Dominican Republic to be based on data and evidence.
Dominican Medical Association (AMD) announces that they will indefinitely suspend the service of the insurer MAPFRE
(LD; El Nacional; DL; Hoy; La información; Z101; Acento; RNN; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The members of the Dominican Medical Association and its specialized medical societies announced that they would indefinitely suspend the service of the insurer MAPFRE. This decision implies that patients who have this insurance provider will not be able to use it for medical consultations or exams, because the doctors will not accept it.
Doctors demand that the basic health plan be expanded with a more inclusive catalog of services and with better benefits for members, and that the fees received by doctors for services provided to their members be standardized.
Commentary on solidarity in the face of natural disasters
(LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on the examples of solidarity that emerged in the midst of the floods registered last week in Santo Domingo.
"Despite the moral deterioration, crime and negligence that we observe every day in the country, there are still great reserves of honesty and solidarity."
Xi Jinping said that China will prepare for a war
(Hoy; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Chinese President Xi Jinping again urged the military to be ready for war as the country faced an increasingly unstable and uncertain security situation, state media reported on Tuesday.
U.S. elections: Republicans lead to control House of Representatives
(LD; DL; Hoy; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Republicans and Democrats are in a tight race for control of the US Congress, as counting continues following the mid-term elections.
Republicans are favored to win the House of Representatives, but the fight for the Senate is on a knife-edge.
Democrats won a key Senate race in Pennsylvania but Republicans need to gain just one more seat overall to take control of it.
Results of midterm elections will not affect Biden's plans to run for president in 2024
(DL; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
An adviser to the United States Government has confirmed that the results of Tuesday's mid-term elections in the United States will not affect the decision of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, whether or not to run for the next presidential election in 2024.
Commentary on U.S. blockade against Cuba
(LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Raúl Pérez Peña (Bacho) - Dominican journalist and historian - comments on the US blockade against Cuba.
"The brutal blockade that the United States has maintained against Cuba for decades suffered another resounding defeat at the United Nations. Year after year, every time the blockade of Cuba is put to a vote at the UN, the vote is overwhelming against the policy of economic suffocation that the government of the United States seeks to impose. There are innumerable brutal repercussions of the measures applied by Washington against the Caribbean country.”
DR and countries of the Central American Integration System sign a statement that repudiates organized crime
(El Caribe; SIN (Video); Acento; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The foreign ministers of the countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA) and the Andean Community (CAN) signed a statement in which they repudiate organized crime. They expressed their solidarity and support with the countries of the region that have recently faced the effects of organized crime.
Drug traffickers were supported by officers of the National Police at the Airport of Las Americas
(El Día; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and State intelligence agencies have been investigating the activities of Lieutenants Enmanuel Torres Batista and Willy D'Oleo, both members of the International Police (Interpol). The police units facilitated the entry of "mules" (drug traffickers) into Dominican territory through the International Airport of the Americas, where they provided service.
Alarm grows over increasing wave of robberies in Santo Domingo
(LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
Due to the wave of crime that has been unleashed in the city of Santo Domingo in recent weeks, the National Police said that it is "redoubling efforts to reinforce citizen security in all regions of the country, including residential ones."
DR Supreme Court establishes that penalty must be in accordance with the crime
(LD; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) established the jurisprudential criterion that the fact of not accepting a mitigating circumstance to the sentence is a power that cannot be considered as an obligation required of the judge. Through judgment no. SCJ-SS-22-0581 dated June 30, 2022, the aforementioned Chamber also endorsed its opinion that the sentence must be in accordance with the crime committed, be within the legal parameter and be duly motivated based on the evidence provided, as established in article 339 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
Manufacturing activity fell in September
(LD; El Dinero; Wednesday, November 9 2022)
The Monthly Index of Manufacturing Activity (IMAM) of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) fell in September in relation to August, going from 60 to 49.9, showing decreases in the variables "sales volume", "volume of production” and “delivery time suppliers” and increases in the variables “inventory of raw materials” and “employment”. It is specified that when the IMAM is below the threshold of 50 points, it reflect that the economic conditions and perspectives of the sector are considered unfavorable.
Food security risks worry regional foreign ministers
(LD; Wednesday, November 8 2022)
Foreign ministers of the countries belonging to the Central American Integration System (SICA) and the Andean Community (CAN) expressed their concern about the adverse impact that international crises have on the supply chains of food products. In a document signed by both organizations, they maintain that this concern is due to the increase in input costs and supply reduction, particularly fertilizers.
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Abinader is optimistic about the economy for 2023
(LD; DL;; Remolacha.net; El Nuevo Diario; La Información; Telenoticias; Monday, November 14 2022)
Dominican President Luis Abinader emphasized that he is "more convinced than ever that the alliance between the productive sectors and the government is what has really helped the economy and will continue to help it."
He predicted that the economic growth of the Dominican Republic next year will be between 4 and 5% or perhaps higher.
Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plant restores operation of unit II, after an incident on Sunday morning
(DL; LD; Sunday, November 13 2022)
Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTPM) reported that unit II of that coal-fired generation plant is already integrated into the Interconnected Electric System (SENI), after the two units left the system due to an unexpected incident today’s morning.
Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plants units out of the system due to incidents
(El Día; LD; SIN; FV Digital; Proceso.com; 7Dias.com; Diario Noticias; Sunday, November 13 2022)
Both units of Punta Catalina Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTPM) are temporarily outside the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI). In a message posted on its Twitter account, the company explains that the technical team is working on unit 1 to overcome a lubrication problem, while an incident in the substation that triggered unit 2 is corrected.
Foreign investment will be more than US$1 billion in Tourism
(Hoy; Monday, November 14 2022)
Rafael Blanco Tejeda, president of the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants (Asonahores), and its executive vice president, Andrés Marranzini, said that this year’s records in tourist arrivals and foreign investment, have been possible because the Dominican Republic has managed to create a tourist ecosystem that works, based on promoting investment, in addition to having fiscal stability.
Reducing inequality gap in DR is a priority for society
(Hoy; Monday, November 14 2022)
According to Rosa Cañete, director of Analysis of Poverty, Inequality and Democratic Culture, of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development, the primary challenge must be to change the reality found in the study “Income inequality in the Dominican Republic 2012-2019”. One of the strongest data is that the 100,000 richest people in the country have more income than the 8 million poorest people."
Dominicans residing in NYC will benefit from new bills that will facilitate child care
(Hoy; Monday, November 14 2022)
Thousands of Dominicans in NY will benefit from the seven new bills signed by Mayor Eric Adams that will allow childcare services to be more accessible to families with fewer resources. These bills would be discussed in public hearings in June 2023, after that, the new legislative package that will help families pay for childcare is expected to go into effect.
Senator Luis Sepúlveda wins the elections in the State of New York
(DL; Friday, November 14 2022)
With a total of 21,467 votes, Luis Sepúlveda is the most voted Dominican-American in the Senate elections.
Interview: Comfort hospital ship will come to the DR to offer free medical services (Video)
(Hoy Mismo La Super 7; El Dia; Thursday, November 10 2022)
Gabriel Hurst, representative of the United States Embassy and Carlos Suero, Director of Communications of the Ministry of Public Health, explained the logistics of the assistance that the mercy-class hospital ship of the United States Navy will provide to the Dominican people.
UN agency urges halt to Dominican deportation of Haitians
(DL; Friday, November 11 2022)
The U.N.'s chief human rights agency called on the Dominican Republic to halt rising deportations of Haitian migrants at a time of turmoil in their country.
“Unremitting armed violence and systematic human rights violations in Haiti do not currently allow for the safe, dignified and sustainable return of Haitians to the country,” U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said in a statement.
He extended that call to other nations in the region. The United States also has also continued to crack down on Haitian migration despite the Biden administration expressing concern for Haiti’s humanitarian situation.
Abinader: UN statements on the deportation of Haitians are "unacceptable and irresponsible"
(DL; LD; SIN-El Despertador (Video); Hoy; El Caribe; Z101; Roberto Cavada; Extra Digital; N Digital; El Nacional; Proceso.com; Friday, November 11 2022)
President Luis Abinader warned that the Dominican Republic will not only continue deporting illegal Haitians but will “increase deportation,” in direct response to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk’s request that the country “stop” this process. Furthermore, President Abinader deemed Turk’s demands “unacceptable and irresponsible,” recalling that “migratory policies are the power of each government.”
Commentary on UN request to the DR on Haitian immigration
(LD; Monday, November 14 2022)
The LISTIN DIARIO editorial comments on the request of a UN agency to the DR regarding the halting of illegal deportations of Haitians: "Their interference in internal affairs is so permanent and open that they even demand or give instructions to governments about what they should or should not do in the face of refugees and human rights.
Commentary on UN request to the DR on Haitian immigration
(LD; Monday, November 14 2022)
Vinicio Castillo Seman comments on the UN and its demand that the DR stop the expulsions of Haitians.
"For decades we have been denouncing the interest of the UN and the great powers to merge Haiti with the Dominican Republic, via the massive transfer of the population of Haiti to our territory.”
(N Digital; DL; El Caribe; 7Dias.com; El Día; Hoy; LD; Sunday, November 13 2022)
Former President of the Republic, Leonel Fernández, considered demands made by UN High Commissioner, Volker Türk, asking Dominican government to stop deportation of Haitian foreigners as unacceptable.
“Declarations of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, reiterating his direct demand to the Dominican Republic to cease deportations of Haitian nationals to his country, are not only unacceptable, but also exceed the mandate of the High Commissioner to promote human rights, which must always be kept within the framework of state sovereignty corresponding to each State.”
Abinader orders the expulsion of foreigners who participate in land invasions
(LD; Acento; Z101; El Caribe; RCC Media; LD; Al Momento.net; El Dinero.com; FV Digital; EstrellasyRedes; RNN; Teleuniversotv; Saturday, November 12 2022)
The Executive Branch ordered the National Police to establish a specialized unit for the prevention and prosecution of illegal invasions and occupations of private and State property.
(LD; CDN (Video); N Digital; Noticias Listín (Video); El Día; Monday, November 14 2022)
The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Víctor Bisonó, said that foreigners who are in the Dominican Republic must comply with the Constitution: “Whoever comes to the Dominican Republic has to respect the Constitution, the law, otherwise they should not come.
Luis Abinader: "I will not submit to Congress a proposal for constitutional reform without consensus"
(DL; Monday, November 14 2022)
Dominican President Luis Abinader reiterated this Friday that he will not submit a constitutional reform to the National Congress until he has the consensus of all sectors of the country.
Senate proposes to create an office that manages assets subject to asset forfeiture lawsuits
(DL; Monday, November 14 2022)
The Senate is studying a bill that proposes the creation of the Office for the Custody and Administration of Seized, Forfeited and Abandoned Assets in Criminal Proceedings and Asset Forfeiture Trials. The initiative is based on what is established in article 51, number 6 of the Constitution, which provides for the creation of a law for these purposes.
National Census has faced setbacks and two additional days will be required
(LD; Monday, November 14 2022)
Víctor Romero, head of the Census Department from the National Statistics Office (ONE), pointed out those problems that have been reported during the first days of the census operation were "contemplated" by the authorities. “This is a process that has been carried out throughout the national territory, and therefore it is normal for situations to arise in its organization with users and enumerators," Romero said.
First woman candidate for the Vice Presidency of the country dies
(Acento; Sunday, November 13 2022)
Josefina Padilla, the first woman to aspire to the Vice Presidency of the country for the Christian Social Revolutionary Party, died at the age of 98. She was a teacher, doctor, politician and the only female founder of the political movement "Democratic Youth" against Trujillo’s tyranny. She defended the political, social and cultural interests of youth and workers, participated in April 1965 revolution and was Vice Rector of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).
Biden, Lavrov and other international leaders arrive in Bali for the G20 summit
(DL; Telenoticias; RCC Media; Sunday, November 13 2022)
U.S. President Joe Biden, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and other leaders have already arrived in Bali to participate in the G20 leaders' summit, the first to be held after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Bali will host the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Group of 20 (G20) from November 15 to 16, 2022.
Democrats in U.S. celebrate after retaining control of the Senate in midterm elections
(Hoy; El Día; LD; Monday, November 14 2022)
While the US Democrats celebrate their victory after retaining control of the Senate in the midterm elections, the Republican Party is looking for someone to point out for results that are far from the expected “red wave”.
President Joe Biden's party won control of the Upper House with 50 seats after the victory of legislator Catherine Cortez Masto in the key state of Arizona.
Commentary on the results of the midterm elections in the US
(LD; Monday, November 14 2022)
JC Malone, a Dominican journalist residing in NY, comments on the midterm elections in the US.
At least 25 people are still missing in the DR
(DL; Monday, November 14 2022)
According to a journalistic investigation carried out by DIARIO LIBRE, at least 25 people are still missing in the DR.
The relatives of these disappeared persons assure that the authorities explain to them that they are still searching but that the lack of resources and personnel does not help.
A Dominican requested by the US for drug trafficking is arrested in Colombia
(El Nacional; RCC Media; N Digital; Acento; HOY; Monday, November 14 2022)
The Colombian authorities detained in the city of Pereira Dominican Teddy Alberto Lizon Barias, a man who pretended to be a merchant but is requested in extradition by the US for crimes related to drug trafficking.
Two Dominicans are arrested in a boat with 386 kilos of cocaine in Puerto Rico
(LD; Friday, November 11 2022)
Agents of Air and Maritime Operations of Puerto Rico (AMO, for short) stopped a boat carrying two Dominicans on Wednesday, west of Desecheo Island, while it was transporting 13 bales of cocaine totaling 386 kilos and worth more than $7 million.
National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) seized 10 packages of cocaine at Don Diego port in Santo Domingo
(DL; El Día; YouTube -CDN37 (Video); La Información; Antena7; YouTube-LD (Video); Acento; Sunday, November 13 2022)
The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) seized 10 packages of cocaine at the Don Diego port (Santo Domingo dock), in the midst of an inspection operation carried out at the aforementioned terminal.
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Dominican MLB player Julio Rodríguez is elected American League Rookie of the Year
(LD; Hoy; El Día; DL; El Nuevo Diario; CDN Deportes; CDN; SIN; Monday, November 14 2022)
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year, falling just one vote away from being chosen unanimously. The 21-year-old Dominican was the only rookie in this year's All-Star Game and led rookies in virtually every offensive category.
President Abinader announces technological innovation center in Punta Bergantin tourism project, in Puerto Plata
(LD; Acento; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
President Luis Abinader, highlighted from the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), the enthusiasm of Dominican and foreign businesspersons to continue making tourism investments in the country. Abinader revealed that the Punta Bergantin tourism project, in Puerto Plata, would have an innovation center where technology companies, national and international universities will come together, and will be able to settle and have all requirements to develop their products and services.
Minister of Economy, Planning and Development highlights the DR is reaching macroeconomic normalization
(Acento; Diario Digital; El Correo.do; Presidencia.gob.do; Monday, November 14 2022)
Pavel Isa Contreras, Minister of Economy, Planning and Development highlighted that after the collapse and the "explosive" recovery, macroeconomic normalization is coming with high growth, despite "shocks" and uncertainties, with an increase in employment, a reduction in inflationary pressures, the external sector dynamism, high generation of foreign currency, and reasonable fiscal balances.
Punta Cana–Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) obtains a green loan to achieve net zero emissions by 2030
(Acento; Hoy; El Periodico.com.do; Monday, November 14 2022)
The Punta Cana–Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) obtained a green loan from Bank of America and a multilateral development bank (MDB) to support its investments in renewable energy, and clean transportation infrastructure projects to achieve 100% renewable power generation by 2030, as part of its CEPM Zero initiative.
U.S. embassy convoy attacked in Haiti
(LD; Acento; Monday, November 14 2022)
A US embassy convoy was attacked in Haiti on Monday, according to a senior US official and a State Department spokesperson.
A Haitian driver was slightly injured but no embassy staff were hurt, the official said.
“Armed individuals fired shots at the Haitian National Police vehicles, US Embassy vehicles, and Haitian commercial vehicles this morning,” the State Department spokesperson said.
Haitian Prime Minister assumes the Ministry of Interior
(LD; DL; El Caribe; Acento; Monday, November 14 2022)
Ariel Henry, Prime Minister of Haiti, took office as head of the Ministry of Interior and Territorial Communities, one day after he dismissed his previous director Liszt Quitel, and the Minister of Justice, Berto Dorcé. In this last portfolio, Henry appointed Emmelie Prophète-Milcé, who adds that position to her role as Minister of Communication: "I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our determination to work for the success of this transition and hold free, honest, credible, transparent and democratic elections," Henry said.
Migration authorities intensify the deportation of Haitians
(LD; Remolacha.net; Diario Noticias; La Información; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
The General Directorate of Migration (GGM) intensified measures to detain and deport Haitians residing in the DR irregularly.
President Luis Abinader said last Friday that the deportations of illegal immigrants would increase in the coming days. This in response to the request of a UN agency to stop the deportations of Haitians and people in vulnerable conditions.
Haitians panic and hide due to immigration raids
(LD; Tuesday, November 15, 2022)
As of Monday, a visit to sectors of the capital in search of Haitians did not seem like an easy task when they themselves state that, despite having their documentation up to date, they are hiding.
“We are here imprisoned. You are afraid to leave because regardless of whether you have the papers or not, they are taking everyone," said Maxi Belbal, a Haitian who has lived from manufacturing in the country, along with his wife and four children, for more than 20 years.
Hundreds of Haitian citizens are deported daily from Dominican territory, according to government data, and taken to one of the centers in Haina to later be transported to the border of their country.
President Abinader has referred on several occasions to the lack of conditions that the Dominican Republic has to bear the weight that, historically and systematically, Haiti means for the Dominican State, however the reasons for repatriation do not seem sufficient to the thousands who live among the national streets.
Commentary on ammunition and Haiti (Video)
(YouTube –ZolFM (Video); Monday, November 14 2022)
Consuelo Despradel, Dominican journalist comments on the arrest of Haitian division inspector Pierre Wakin, and the confiscation of a number of boxes of ammunition.
66 Dominicans and Haitians intercepted in waters from PR to DR are repatriated
(LD; DL; El Nuevo Diario; FV Digital; Acento; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
U.S. Coast Guard reported that it repatriated 66 Dominicans and Haitians to the Dominican Republic between Friday and Monday after intercepting two vessels that were traveling in waters near Puerto Rico. Coast Guardsmen Joseph Doyle and Heriberto Hernández handed over the migrants to a Dominican Navy ship off the Dominican Republic.
Dominican drug lord César Emilio Peralta pleads guilty to drug trafficking
(LD; El Nacional; Acento; DL; El Caribe; CDN; Minuto a Minuto; Diario Digital; N Digital; FV Digital; RNN; Telemicro; SIN; Monday, November 14 2022)
Dominican drug lord César Emilio Peralta, known as “El Abusador”, pled guilty to drug trafficking charges in U.S. federal court, authorities said Monday.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Puerto Rico said César Emilio Peralta Adamez was accused of importing cocaine into the United States for a decade.
Authorities said he led a Dominican-based drug-trafficking organization that imported tons of drugs from Colombia and Venezuela to Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland.
Peralta was indicted by a U.S. federal grand jury in 2018, arrested in Colombia in 2019 and extradited to Puerto Rico in 2021. He is scheduled to be sentenced in May 2023.
National Council of Higher Education, Science and Technology creates a new commission to discuss Excellence Teachers Program
(DL; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
National Council of Higher Education, Science and Technologies (Conescyt) approved and created a new commission to continue discussions aimed at modifying Regulation 09-15, which supports the Teachers of Excellence Program.
The new commission excluded those members who were opposed to changing the academic standards for a teacher to pass the Teachers of Excellence Program.
Dominican Association of Surgeons vetoes three health insurance companies
(LD; Diario de Salud; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
Surgeons and other specialties confirmed that they would not receive the insurance cards of the Health Risk Administrators (ARS) whose services have been suspended up to now, in response to the call made in this regard by the Dominican Medical Association (CMD). The Dominican Association of Surgeons reminded its affiliates that consultations and elective procedures of patients affiliated to Seguros Universal, Mapfre, and Monumental in the North; Renacer in the South and Simag in the East would only be accepted under the direct payment modality.
Allegations of the defense in corruption case "Antipulpo" will end on November 28
(LD; Acento; Telemicro; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
Deyvi Timoteo Peguero, judge of the Seventh Investigative Court of the National District, established a hearing schedule, so that defendants’ attorneys in the “AntiPulpo” corruption case present their arguments in response to the accusation of the Public Ministry. Judge established the calendar after the prosecutors concluded with the reading of the evidence, and announced they will conclude with their final arguments to request the opening of the trial on Friday 18th.
Roosevelt Comarazamy, veteran sportswriter, dies in Santo Domingo
(LD; Acento; El Nacional; DL; El Nuevo Diario; El Caribe; Hoy; Diario Digital; FV Digital; Monday, November 14 2022)
Roosevelt Comarazamy, veteran sports journalist, one of the most complete journalists that sports chronicle has had in Dominican history, passed away this Monday. He was inducted into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and two years earlier had received an identical distinction at his always-adored Club Deportivo Naco. For several decades, he was one of the prominent journalists in the pages of El Nacional newspaper.
Court grants a 15-day term for the accusation on the murder of Minister of the Environment
(LD; DL; Hoy; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
Yanibet Rivas, judge of the Sixth Investigative Court of the National District, granted the public prosecutor 15 days to present a formal accusation against Fausto Miguel Cruz, accused of the murder of the Minister of the Environment, Orlando Jorge Mera.
Commentary on rising fuel and electricity costs
(LD; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
Listín Diario’s editorial comments on rising fuels and electricity costs.
"The country could find itself, after a few weeks, in a difficult situation if the high costs of the fuels most used for power generation persist. That the blackouts return, increased in time and frequency, is quite foreseeable.”
Commentary on food delivery persons
(DL; Tuesday, November 15 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the claims of the food delivery persons and their claims: "It is time to review the labor code because it no longer responds to the economic and social framework that it regulates or to the personal needs of employers and workers."
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Vice President inaugurates new medical device manufacturing plant of the company Fresenius Kabi
(Hoy; El Nacional; Presidencia.gob.do; El Caribe; DL; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña attended the inauguration of the fourth medical device manufacturing plant of Fresenius Kabi Company, located at Itabo Industrial Park (PIISA), which will create 700 jobs and supply the demand of the United States market, with last generation technology.
The DR received $8.1 billion in remittances between January-October 2022
(LD; DL; El Caribe; El Día; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Central Bank (BCRD) reported that in the first ten months of this year remittances reached US$8.1 billion. This corresponds to US$2.2 billion more than remittances received in the first ten months of 2019, the period prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dominican Air Force will receive in the next few days six helicopters purchased in the US
(LD; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The commander of the Dominican Republic Air Force (FARD), Major General Carlos Febrillet Rodríguez, reported that in the coming days that FARD will receive six Huey II helicopters from the United States.
Government will deliver a bonus of up to 100,000 pesos (US$1,852.00) to owners of vehicles damaged by the floods last November 4
(Hoy; DL; YouTube-CDN37 (Video); YouTube- Color Vision (Video); Wednesday, November 16 2022)
José Ignacio Paliza, Administrative Minister of the Presidency, Josefa Castillo, Superintendent of Insurance, and the director of the National Institute of Transit and Transportation (Intrant), Hugo Beras, announced the Government would grant a solidarity bond of no more than RD$100,000 (US$1,852.00) to owners of vehicles affected by the floods last November 4, and whose insurance do not include “flood” coverage.
Chamber of Deputies approves loans for more than US$212 million
(LD; El Nuevo Diario; Hoy; El Caribe; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Chamber of Deputies approved in a single reading three new loans for a total amount of US$212,350,000, to be used for several purposes. All of the indebtedness had several months on the agenda, but it was not until yesterday's work session that the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, ordered the endorsement of the loans. Despite all opposition legislators questioning, the pro-government majority prevailed and the Chamber of Deputies approved the loans and sent them to the Senate of the Republic.
Three Dominican Former Presidents have stood firm and have defended their position against the illegal immigration of Haitians
(LD; FV Digital; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Listin Diario publishes a story about how the last three Dominican presidents have had to defend their position on illegal Haitian immigration before international agencies.
Leonel Fernández, Danilo Medina, and now President Luis Abinader, had to face accusations of "racism", "xenophobia" and "unfair mass repatriations" of Haitians, from international organizations.
Haina Vacation Center crowded with undocumented immigrants
(LD; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Raids carried out daily by the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) against illegal Haitian immigrants have crowded the Haina Vacation Center, a facility where irregular immigrants wait before being returned to their country.
Commentary on illegal Haitian labor
(LD; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Listin Diario comments on illegal Haitian labor.
“As long as Dominican employers can hire and use illegal Haitians with miserable wages, without social security and without legal contracts, border controls will be useless to deter their entry into the country. When they are repatriated, they return immediately, and who can deny that there is a mechanism for the employers themselves to recover them, even if it is at the cost of paying the border toll (bribe)?.”
Claude Joseph and Michele Duvalier ask President Abinader to respect Haitian human rights
(LD; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Former Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph compared Dominican President Luis Abinader to former dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, calling him “racist” and “xenophobic.” Michele B. Duvalier, the widow of dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, asks the president to “respect human rights” of their compatriots.
“He is a racist who hates Haiti and Haitians with all his heart. The current human rights abuses against Haitians are akin to ethnic cleansing. Abinader’s racist policy towards Haitians can only be compared to that of Trujillo,” the former Prime Minister of Haiti wrote on his Twitter account.
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Commentary on Claude Joseph’s statements
(DL; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the former Haitian prime minister Claude Joseph’s statements against President Luis Abinader.
"Insulting the president of the Dominican Republic and speaking of ethnic cleansing, the former Haitian prime minister makes his message and ideology clear, being an aspirant to continue holding positions of power in Haiti. The Dominican people should know him. That is already one reason important for the country to begin to really learn about Haitian internal politics.”
Haiti and UN request funds for cholera to international community
(LD; DL; Acento; La Informacion; CDN; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The United Nations and Haiti asked the international community for $145.6 million to help fight a new wave of cholera that has already killed 161 people in six weeks in that country. It is the first outbreak of the deadly diarrheal disease in three years, since the Caribbean island eradicated a cholera epidemic that began in 2010 and killed more than 10,000 people over the next eight years.
Drug lord Cesar Emilio Peralta negotiated with U.S. authorities in exchange for providing information on the drug trafficking network
(El Caribe; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
According to a source from El Dia, Cesar Emilia Peralta "El Abusador" reached an agreement with the Federal Prosecutor of Puerto Rico in exchange for information from his partners on that island, the Dominican Republic and Colombia.
The drug lord also agreed to hand over assets that were not seized during the operations to dismantle his network in the DR.
The negotiation between the drug trafficker, his lawyers and federal prosecutors started last April and it was not until last week that it was accepted by Peralta.
The U.S. is the country that requests the most extraditions from the DR
(El Caribe; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The official data on extraditions authorized by the Dominican Supreme Court of Justice show that in the last two years, the US requested that 74 Dominicans be extradited for different crimes. This number corresponds to 80.43% of the requests.
Dominican Deputies approved second amendment to the COVID-19 vaccine contract with Pfizer
(DL; El Nuevo Diario; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Dominican deputies approved a second amendment to the COVID-19 vaccine contract with Pfizer, without prior debate.
The amendment establishes changing adult vaccines for children's doses.
The unit price of vaccine doses would increase from 12 to 15 dollars.
Dominican Woman caught smuggling $450,000 worth of cocaine in wheelchair at NY Airport
(DL; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
A woman was arrested last week in New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport after customs officers discovered nearly half a million dollars’ worth of cocaine in her wheelchair.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that the woman, Emelinda Paulino De Rivas, was arrested on Nov. 10. She arrived at JFK airport on a flight from the Dominican Republic in a wheelchair and customs officers stopped her after realized that the wheels "were not turning."
Dominican Medical Association (CMD) calls for this Thursday and Friday a regional strike against all private insurance companies
(LD; DL; Hoy; El Nuevo Diario; YouTube- SIN (Video); El Digital.com; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The members of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) called for this Thursday and Friday a regional strike against all private insurance companies.
During the strike - which will be in Santo Domingo and the eastern region of the country - the doctors will not receive the insurance card of the members of any of the private insurance companies (ARS) and the consultation services and elective procedures must be paid by the patients directly.
Authorities report 57 infections and 345 active people with COVID-19
(Hoy; RCC; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The epidemiological surveillance system of the Dominican Republic reported that 57 COVID-19 infections were reported in the last 24 hours. Likewise, 345 people are active with the disease and 13 people hospitalized.
Judge will be investigated for the case of the sale of 4 million square meters in "Los Tres Brazos"
(LD; El Caribe; Acento; Hoy; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Judge Juan Francisco Rodríguez Consoró, who was questioned for a series of decisions, including a dismissal order in favor of all those accused of selling 4 million square meters in Los Tres Brazos neighborhood, Santo Domingo Este, is now being investigated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Assistant Prosecutor Wilson Camacho is carrying out the investigation after the Inspectorate of the Judiciary requested to open the investigation for alleged serious misconduct in the exercise of Rodriguez Consoró’s duties.
General Torres Robiou accused in Coral 5G administrative corruption network will remain in prison
(LD; DL; FV Digital; RNN; Hoy; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
Judge Yanibet Rivas, of the Sixth Investigative Court of the National District, ordered Air Force General Juan Carlos Torres Robiou to remain in prison, accused of being part of the network of administrative corruption dismantled by the Public Ministry with Operation Coral 5G.
Mediation centers prevent violence in neighbors and families
(Hoy; Wednesday, November 16 2022)
The Coordinator of Don Bosco Neighborhood Organizations (Codonbosco) and the Center for Education for Peace, Tolerance and Development (CEPATODE) demand from the Ministry of the Interior and Police, as well as the Attorney General's Office, the opening of Mediation Centers and Alternative Conflict Resolution (RAC) in the country as an effective measure to combat violence and citizen insecurity.
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DR Central Bank: 2022 has been "extraordinary" for the Dominican tourism sector
(LD; El Caribe; Acento; Hoy; El Nuevo Diario; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
The governor of the Central Bank of the Republic, Héctor Valdez Albizu, assured that 2022 has been "extraordinary" for the tourism sector in the Dominican Republic, exceeding all expectations and registering "unprecedented" flows in the arrival of non-resident passengers, accumulating 5.8 million visitors in ten months.
Economic, political and social sectors reject the US warning about racism and deportations of Haitians in the DR
(LD; DL; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Dominican economic, political and social sectors have rejected the alert from the US Embassy about the ongoing Dominican migration enforcement that would violate the human rights of darker-skinned people.
-Celso Juan Marranzini, president of the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD), considered the U.S. statement as “unfortunate." He said that "it has nothing to do with race or any other issue, for which we are sovereign, as other countries do, including the United States, which also has its immigration policies."
-Pedro Brache, former president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep) said that the international community should provide solutions and be less critical of the crisis prevailing in Haiti. "I think it is a foolish statement, a statement that one simply does not know what the bases are. I would like to know more where those bases and those comments come from."
-The president of the Constitutional Court, Milton Ray Guevara, said: “It was a mistake by U.S. diplomacy (…) There is no need for such a grievance, which endangers the tourism development of the Dominican Republic."
Commentary on on U.S. alert on ongoing Dominican migration enforcement
(ZolFM (Video); Monday, November 21 2022)
Rosendo Tavarez, Dominican journalist, comments on the U.S. Embassy alert on ongoing Dominican migration enforcement.
"This unprecedented U.S. attitude has provoked the official DR government response through Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which I fully support (…) I believe that the Minister should call the Charge d'Affaires of U.S. Embassy, who acts as interim Ambassador, to clearly express our rights to manage our immigration policy, especially at times when U.S. talks about a third country serving as a 'warehouse for Haitians’ (...) U.S. cannot think it holds the right to attack and affect the economic future of this country by issuing an unverified statement, with no reason to exist."
Commentary on U.S. statement on Haitian deportations
(ZolFM (Video); Monday, November 21 2022)
Virgilio Feliz, Dominican marketer and analyst, comments on the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs response to the U.S. statement on Haitian deportations.
"President Abinader is being tougher than anyone else, but I think he should be even tougher in his defense of the D.R.'s immigration policy."
Commentary on U.S. warning about racial discrimination in the DR
(ZolFM (Video); Monday, November 21 2022)
Manuel Conde comments on the U.S. warning about racial discrimination in the DR: "Each country is sovereign and free to make decisions that correspond to the illegal migrants who want to live in the country. Immigration laws must be complied with. No country can be criticized for complying with them. That is sovereignty."
Public Health Authorities report a new case of cholera in the DR
(El Caribe; LD; HOY; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) notified on Monday a new case of cholera in the Dominican Republic, which, like the one reported in mid-October, is imported from Haiti.
This is a four-year-old boy who entered the country from Haiti on November 18.
Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitians deportations
(APnews; Miami Herald; DL; El Dia; CDN Radio (Video); El Caribe; Monday, November 21 2022)
International news agencies such as Associated Press (AP) reported on the Dominican Government reaction towards U.S alert on ongoing migration enforcement.
“The Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” criticism of its crackdown on Haitian migrants from a growing number of countries and human rights agencies.
Dominican authorities have ramped up border enforcement and deportations of Haitians, saying such actions are crucial to national security amid intensifying turmoil in the neighboring country due to a gang blockade of fuel supplies and a cholera outbreak.”
Minister of Industry and Commerce: Complying with the law in the face of the Haitian immigration challenge
(LD; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Victor Bisono, DR Minister of Industry and Commerce, writes an op-ed on the challenges the DR faces towards Haitian immigration.
"As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out, the country has repeatedly and systematically denounced the alarming situation in Haiti before the international community without it having taken the appropriate measures to face the humanitarian, social and political crisis in that country. From my role as Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs of the Dominican Republic, I will continue to promote trade and bilateral relations to boost the economic development of both nations.”
Duartiano Institute: United States puts pressure on the DR
(DL; Roberto Cavada; Diário Notícias; El Nacional; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Wilson Gomez president of the Duarte Institute described the U.S. Embassy alert about the ongoing Dominican migration enforcement as “infamous” an “inaccurate.”
"How dare they say that in our country there is unequal treatment for people because of the color of their skin, when the whole world knows that our social, artistic, sports and professional and all kinds of leaders are recognized and succeed for their abilities and talents, never because of difference of race, color or religion?"
Haitians close the border with Dajabón in rejection of repatriations
(DL; Acento (Video); RNN; Color Vision (Video); El Caribe; Super7FM; Monday, November 21 2022)
The gate on the Haitian side at the border was closed this Monday in rejection of the repatriations that the Dominican government has been carrying out in recent days. The Haitians described as "inhumane" those measures adopted through the General Directorate of Migration (DGM).
Commentary on alleged genocidal plan against Haitians, their descendants and black Dominicans
(ZolFM (Video); Monday, November 21 2022)
Consuelo Despradel, Dominican journalist, criticizes the reaction of Haitian organizations in the country calling to fight against the alleged ethnic elimination that, according to some organizations, Luis Abinader and his government intend to carry out against Haitians, their descendants and the black Dominicans.
Former President of the National Council of Private Enterprise proposes to business leaders to boycott activity of the American Chamber which will feature the CDA of the US Embassy
(El Día; Hoy; Roberto Cavada; DL; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
The former president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (CONEP) Celso Marranzini proposed to leaders of the business sector to boycott the American Chamber of Commerce event to be held this Wednesday November 23.
Charge D’Affaires of the United States Embassy Robert Thomas will be the keynote speaker at this activity.
"My recommendation to CONEP and AIRD (Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic) is not to attend the American Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Robert Thomas in protest for their interference," Marranzini posted on his Twitter account.
Three viruses infect thousands and trigger medical consultations
(LD; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
The demand for medical care due to respiratory influenza, Covid-19, and syncytial viruses remains on an upward curve in public and private health centers in the country. It is expected to continue the increase in the coming weeks, as the temperature registers lower levels. Dr. Rafael Mena, pediatrician and president of the Association of Private Clinics and Hospitals (ANDECLIP), said that the presence of patients with respiratory processes is constant in the offices and emergencies of health establishments.
Commentary on COVID and respiratory diseases increase
(LD, Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Listin Diario’s editorial comments on the need to be alert before the increase in respiratory diseases and COVID and asks people to use masks again.
"What is foreseeable is that, with the winter, the cases of COVID will increase again. In fact, positivity is already rising. And, in parallel to this rebound we also have the attacks of influenza and respiratory syncytial, which is taking thousands of people to consultations in clinics and hospitals."
Antipulpo case defendants approach the Public Ministry for a collaboration agreement
(DL; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
For some of the 27 defendants in the “Antipulpo” corruption case, the Public Ministry has not presented conclusions in the preliminary trial because some defendants are still approaching with interest in reaching a collaboration agreement with the prosecuting body, and the provisions have not been finalized either with the first four that had already been announced.
Induction program begins for teachers to reach high levels of performance
(DL; RTVD (Video); Tuesday, November 22 2022)
The Ministry of Education presented the National Induction Program (PNI), for new teachers in the public education system, with the purpose of guaranteeing that new teachers reach high levels of performance in all aspects that contribute to the success of their practice in the classrooms.
Director of the National Police warns criminals that they will be confronted
(LD; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Eduardo Alberto Then, director of the National Police, made a call to the criminals from the Santiago province, warning them to leave the hard-working and honest citizens alone.
"Leave the hard-working, honest and responsible society in peace, because otherwise we will be giving the front here to respond to them as they are responding to those hard-working citizens of this great province.”
Commentary on the noise in D.R.
(DL; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on measures to prevent noise pollution in the DR.
"Noise is controllable, even though it is argued that our culture is 'noisy'. If fighting crime is the way to control it, let's support the measure."
Brazilian Ilan Goldfajn elected president of the IDB
(DL; LD; CDN; El Dinero; Revista Mercado; Monday, November 21 2022)
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) elected Brazilian Ilan Goldfajn as president this Sunday, who plans to focus on fighting poverty and climate change with a global economic crisis as a backdrop. Goldfajn prevailed over the proposals presented by Mexico, Chile and Trinidad and Tobago and also has the support of the United States
"For the first time in history, the IDB will be chaired by a Brazilian", elected with 80% of the votes.
Design of the cruise port in Cabo Rojo is modified to avoid damages to coral reef
(DL; LD; Proceso.com; Tuesday, November 22 2022)
Executives from the ITM Group Company will present a modification of their design for the construction of Puerto Cabo Rojo in Pedernales to the Ministry of the Environment with which they hope to receive permission to carry out the work.
Mariana Perrillat, vice president of the Mexican company in charge of building the port, reported that she had reached a consensus to present a new proposal, more conservative for the environment and productive for the community. This is a relocation of the points of attraction so that they converge on a single breakwater to the south of the cape.
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Puerto Plata will receive 60 cruise ships in December for the first time
(LD; Sunday, November 27 2022)
The month of December marks the start of the high season for the tourism industry in the Caribbean, both for traditional hotel and maritime tourism. The ports of Amber Cove - Carnival Corporation - will receive 35 cruise ships and Taino Bay -ITM Group – will receive 25 cruise ships.
US$200 million will be the benefits of the Punta Catalina thermoelectric plant this year
(El Día; Hoy; Roberto Cavada; Precision.com; Diario Digital; Sunday, November 27 2022)
Celso Marranzini, coordinator and supervisor of Punta Catalina revealed that the thermoelectric plant is operating at over 90 percent of its capacity, will not be privatized, and will leave benefits to the State for around US$240 million this year.
USNS Comfort arrives in the Dominican Republic
(LD; Telemicro; DL; Sunday, November 27 2022)
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic announced this Sunday the arrival of the USNS Comfort hospital ship.
USNS Comfort will offer free medical services to the population of all ages from
November 28 to December 5.
Dominican Government seeks to negotiate a solution to lift the ban on importing products from Central Romana Corporation to the United States
(LD; El Dinero; Presidencia.gob.do; Acento; Remolacha.net; CentroNoticias Sur; N Digital; Saturday, November 26 2022)
Dominican Executive Branch spokesperson Homero Figueroa said that Ministers of Labor, Luis Miguel de Camps; Foreign Relations, Roberto Álvarez; and Industry and Commerce, Víctor Bisonó; were appointed by Dominican Government to negotiate with US authorities the revocation of the measure prohibiting the importation of Central Romana’s sugar products to the U.S. The Dominican Government intends to accompany Central Romana Corporation Limited throughout the action plan that it will execute with the corresponding U.S. authorities.
Irregularities in the issuance of visas for Haitian immigrants
(LD; Monday, November 28 2022)
LISTIN DIARIO publishes a story about the irregularities that prevail in the Dominican consulates in the issuance of visas for Haitian immigrants.
“In Haiti there is a black and parallel market in the issuance of visas.”
According to official data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the last seven years, the DR has issued more than 700,000 visas to Haitian immigrants.
Commentary on visas black market
(LD; Monday, November 28 2022)
LISTIN DIARIO’s editorial comments on the visas black market.
“It is imperative to immediately pause conceding visas in Haiti, impose greater controls and neutralize the mafia that has enriched itself with this parallel business. In addition, the opening of an investigation by the Public Prosecutor’s Office to define if Dominican officials, consular or not, have intervened in this mafia network."
(VIDEO) Bilateral trade resumes at the DR - Haiti border
(El Nuevo Diario; LD; Sunday, November 27 2022)
After four days of tensions, on Sunday the bilateral trade on the DR-Haiti border resumed.
The United States deported 190 Haitians, including 46 children
(SIN; LD; DL; Telemicro; El Nuevo Diario; Sunday, November 27 2022)
A group of Florida-bound migrants, including nearly 50 children, who arrived in the Florida Keys on a rickety sailboat from Haiti, resulting in a frantic federal, state and local rescue effort, has been returned to the Caribbean nation. According to the Coast Guard, 190 people - 89 men, 55 women and 46 children, were returned to Haiti aboard the cutter Escanaba, the said Friday afternoon.
Rigaud Harington, director of Police Academy in Haiti, assassinated
(El Nacional; DL; Hoy; Proceso.com; N Digital; El Día: Saturday, November 26 2022)
Haitian police say the director of the National Police Academy, Harington Rigaud, was shot and killed at the doors of a police academy in a gang-controlled neighborhood in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince.
Dominican Labor Minister: US Must Retract (Video)
(Color Vision; Sunday, November 27 2022)
Luis Miguel de Camps Minister of Labor said during a televised interview that the statements by the United States accusing the DR of racism are unfortunate, unfounded, incorrect and denigrating and cannot be allowed.
Central Romana Corporation employees deny being mistreated
(Telemicro; Sunday, November 27 2022)
Employees of the Central Romana Corporation described the measures adopted by the United States as arbitrary and flatly denied that the company subjected them to any kind of mistreatment.
(LD; Monday, November 28 2022)
J.C. Malone, Dominican journalist based in New York, comments on U.S. sanction against Central Romana.
"Those who control political power in Washington DC don't care about Dominicans or Haitians, much less about the living conditions of sugarcane workers. These people only care about retaining political power, also the needed money to consolidate and strengthen it (...) Preventing the entry of sugar produced by Central Romana has an exclusively political reason."
(EL Nuevo Diario; Hechos.com.do; ; Sunday, November 27 2022)
Former president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), Celso Marranzini, congratulated the country's business leadership for not attending the monthly event of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (Amcharmdr).
The Dominican tourism sector is concerned about U. S. alert on ongoing migration enforcement
(DL; LD; Hoy; Roberto Cavada;; Sunday, November 27 2022)
The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) assured that the US alert on ongoing Dominican migration enforcement could negatively impact tourism in the DR.
"Asonahores, as a representative of the organized tourism sector, expresses its concern, since it is precisely our cultural and racial diversity as a country that is one of our distinctive features in unconditional attention and special service to all our visitors in the Dominican style, full of joy, and without any discrimination.”
(LD; Monday, November 28 2022)
Alfredo Freites, Dominican journalist, comments on Dominican sovereignty.
“The US Embassy criticizes the deportation of Haitians from the DR, but they execute it from North America without much consideration. It seems that the pressure is to avoid migration to their country.”
Evangelicals request U.S. Embassy to withdraw accusation
(Hoy; Monday, November 28 2022)
Ten evangelical institutions issued a statement considering unfair "that the US Embassy authorities begin a diplomatic offensive accusing DR of racial discrimination and mistreatment of Haitian immigrants."
Former President Leonel Fernandez on DR-CAFTA
(Telemicro; LD; CDN; DL; Remolacha.net; Saturday, November 26 2022)
Former Dominican President Leonel Fernandez said he would speak with friends in the U.S. Congress, looking to achieve a modification of the Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Central America and the Dominican Republic (DR-CAFTA) to benefit Dominican rice producers.
During a meeting with rice producers of Bajo Yuna, Fernandez said, “Their concerns are legitimate and valid.”
The Executive Branch seeks the approval of 18 bills
(DL; Monday, November 28 2022)
The Executive Branch modified the list of prioritized bills that it expects to be approved in the National Congress. The bills considered relevant to the government are led by the General State Budget for the year 2023, which was sent on last September 28, by President Luis Abinader, to the Chamber of Deputies and is under study by a bicameral commission.
Ministers will analyze health situation in Central America
(El Día; DL; El Nacional; RNN; La Información; Sunday, November 27 2022)
Daniel Rivera, Minister of Health, will preside over the celebration of the LVII Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic, which will take place on December 1 and 2 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The meeting is the main regional forum for the analysis, deliberation and proposals of the Ministers of Health and coincides with the Dominican pro tempore presidency of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (Comisca) for the period July-December present year.
DR reports 360 COVID-19 new infections
(Hoy; Monday, November 28 2022)
The Ministry of Public Health notified 360 new cases of COVID-19. The positivity is at 12.91%. Twenty-six people were admitted to hospitals.
Commentary on conflict between Dominican Medical Association and private insurance companies
(DL; Monday, November 28 2022)
Diario Libre’s editorial comments on the conflict between Dominican Medical Association and private insurance companies.
"The health system needs a review and a reform (...) but nobody expected that the updating and modernization of the health and pension system would be done through the blackmail of the doctors and the silence of other actors (..) Days continue to pass without a solution for the sick people."
Angry About Lockdowns, Chinese Protesters Call for Xi’s Resignation
(El Día; LD; El Día; Telenoticias; Friday, November 25 2022)
Protesters pushed to the brink by China's strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country's all-powerful leader and clashed with police Sunday as crowds took to the streets in several cities in an astounding challenge to the government.
(DL; Monday, November 28 2022)
Ines Aizpun - editor-in-chief of DIARIO LIBRE - comments on the lockdowns in China.
“And since this Sunday... protests in China, the dictatorship par excellence, the one in which the fissures are repressed before appearing and that we all see as impossible to crack. That is why the young people who took to the streets asking for freedom are so courageous.”
Commentary on China and Huawei
(HOY; Monday, November 28 2022)
Eduardo Klinger Pevida, economist, comments on the technological and economic powers of China.
“However, today, China is the undisputed leader in 5G with some 2.1 million 5G base stations and 475 million users. No nation comes close in availability to use that technology."
March of the Butterflies demands "real commitment" to stop violence against girls and women
(El Nuevo Diario; DL; LD; El Día; Roberto Cavada; Sunday, November 27 2022)
More than 80 organizations joined the Butterfly March this Sunday to demand effective measures to end violence against women.
They demanded comprehensive policies that guarantee the prevention of violence against girls and women, as well as timely and quality care for survivors of violence.
DR National Police is strengthened against gender violence in the country
(Hoy; CDN; LD; El Nacional; Monday, November 28 2022)
According to General Celesta Yanet Jiménez Cabral, director of DEAMVI - Specialized Directorate for Attention to Women and Domestic Violence - the progress made by the National Police in its fight against sexist violence is improving.
She said that to date 73% of the arrest orders received have been executed. More than 20,000 women in cases of gender and family violence have been assisted, and more than 5,000 rescues of victims have been carried out so far in 2022.
Two Dominicans arrested in Puerto Rico with 133 kilos of alleged cocaine
(Telemicro; Hoy; N Digital; LD; Notidigital; Saturday, November 26 2022)
Two Dominicans were arrested as U.S. authorities seized 133 kilos of cocaine that they were trying to smuggle to the island. Agents from the Maritime Surveillance Division of the United Rapid Action Forces of Puerto Rico intercepted a 22-foot (7-meter) vessel and inspected the ship, finding the two detainees with six bundles; the value of the substance has not been specified.
Two Venezuelans and a Dominican are caught with 509 packages of drugs
(DL; Hoy; LD; SIN; Telemicro; Sunday, November 27 2022)
The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the Dominican Republic Navy, supported by State Intelligence agencies and under the coordination of the Public Ministry, seized 509 packages of cocaine, in an interdiction operation, off the coast of Cumayasa, San Pedro de Macorís province.
The authorities arrested two Venezuelans and a Dominican.
World Bank reports decrease in banking usage in the DR
(DL; Thursday, November 24 2022)
According to the Global Findex 2021 of the World Bank, the Dominican Republic has registered a decrease in banking use.
In 2014, the World Bank reported 3,253,470 unbanked adults in the Dominican Republic. That number dropped to 3,251,818 in 2017. However, by 2021, it increased again to 3,833,485 (49%).
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Dominican Presidential elections will be held on May 19, 2024
(DL; HOY; LD; El Día; N Digital; El Caribe; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
The Central Electoral Board (JCE) presented the 2024 electoral calendar, and announced presidential elections will be held on May 19, 2024
On October 1, 2023 the primary elections will be held and the municipal elections will be on February 18, 2024.
Governor of DR Central Bank says that cybercrime must be stopped at all costs
(Acento; Banco Central RD; Z101; LD; Monday, November 28, 2022)
The Governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), Héctor Valdez Albizu, reported cybercrime is an activity that must be stopped at all costs and it is estimated annual cost to the world economy around 6 trillion dollars, up to 2021. Valdez Albizu understands Cyber security as the biggest challenge for the technological transformation of the financial sector.
(DL; LD; El Caribe; Z101; RNN; Acento; El Dinero; Monday, November 28, 2022)
Central Bank Governor Hector Valdez Albizu gave a keynote speech titled "Regulatory trends in digital banking, information security, cybersecurity and financial innovation (Innovation Hub)", at the XXII Latin American Congress of Technology and Financial Innovation (CLAB) 2022. The governor stated there was a growing trend in the use of financial products and added, "In our country, Internet banking users, which in 2014 were 1.4 million, as of September 2022 reached 5.9 million users".
DR establishes commercial section in Qatar DR Embassy
(Hoy; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
Biviana Riveiro Disla, executive director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and the Dominican Ambassador to Qatar Georges Bahsa, established the DR commercial office at the Dominican Embassy in Qatar. Rivero stated, “Years ago, Dominican exports were nil, today we have 13,062% growth. The products that exhibit significant growth are cigars, jewelry, rum, beauty products, coffee, textiles, and macadamia, among others.”
Commander of the United States Southern Command is in Santo Domingo
(DL; El Día; El Caribe; LD; RC noticias; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
Commander of the United States Southern Command Laura Jane Richardson, the highest-ranking woman in the US Army, is visiting the DR to visit the humanitarian mission carried out by the USNS Comfort. Richardson will also hold meetings with Dominican authorities to discuss security and cooperation issues.
USNS Comfort Military Hospital Ship schedules
(DL; Telenoticias; SIN- “El Despertador” (Video); Monday, November 28, 2022)
USNS Comfort Military Hospital Ship (T-AH 20) informed about its service’s schedule, in Santo Domingo and Azua. U.S. Embassy posted on its social media accounts, informing services will be offered from November 29 to December 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Azua, and for Santo Domingo they will run from November 29 to December 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Embassy of United States in DR warns about the use of false documents
(DL; Hoy; Monday, November 28, 2022)
U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic pointed out in their weekly Ask the Consul Column the use of false documentation in the application for a visa can trigger serious consequences, and called on applicants to "tell the truth." "Being honest is the best practice to qualify for a visa and will ensure that you do not fall victim to scams or errors by third parties."
NY State Senator Luis Sepulveda asks CDA Robert Thomas to present evidence of racism in the DR
(HOY; El Día; El Caribe; Roberto Cavada; DL; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
NY State Senator Luis Sepulveda met with Dominican senators in the DR to discuss US-DR relations. Sepulveda asked the CDA Robert Thomas to prove that there is racism in the DR: "Unfortunately they did not speak with government officials to see if this problem exists, they only made comments."
(DL; Roberto Cavada; Telemicro; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
The Director of Ethics and Government Integrity Milagros Ortiz Bosch said, regarding the U.S. Embassy statement alerting about ongoing migration enforcement in the Dominican Republic, that “Dominicans are not racists.”
Sugar settlers defend Central Romana
(DL; Sarah Pepen; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
The Association of Sugar Settlers of Central Romana assures that the CBP sanction will affect all sugarcane producers in the four eastern provinces, and will generate "severe permanent economic damage" to the Dominican countryside and to more than one hundred thousand people who live from this crop.
Even though Dominican Consulates are closed, agencies continue to offer DR visas in Haiti
(LD; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
On September 15, Dominican consulates in Haiti as well as the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Port-au-Prince closed their doors due to "the deterioration of the security situation in the Republic of Haiti." However, according to posts on social media, the measure has not stopped travel agencies in Haiti and Dominican Republic from offering and granting Dominican visas above their real prices.
Catholic Church in Dajabon criticizes Haitians repatriations
(DL; Monday, November 28, 2022)
Catholic priest Roberto Guzmán, in Dajabon, denounced that migrants are subject to violent, humiliating and unprofessional procedures. According to him, the detention centers in that area do not comply with the minimum of services that guarantee human dignity. Children as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers are not exception to this situation.
"The country has the right to organize its borders and to enforce the migration law, what they (the authorities) have no right to do is to violate the fundamental rights of people."
National Statistics Office (ONE) concludes 2022 Census in 26 provinces
(DL; El Día; El Nacional; El Caribe; Proceso.com; Monday, November 28, 2022)
The National Statistics Office (ONE) reports that, 19 days after the start of the field operations of the Tenth National Population and Housing Census (XCNPV), in 26 provinces the data collection work has been completed, "remaining very few segments pending closure”. The provinces that are still carrying out data collection are Santo Domingo, Santiago and La Altagracia, projected to close on November 30, 2022.
Census enumerators resign for non-payment
(LD; El Nuevo Diario (Video); Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
The president of one of the polygons of the X National Population and Housing Census reported that many of the enumerators have submitted their resignation due to irregularities with working days, per diem payments and training, established at the time of starting with the census process.
Ministry of Education (Minerd) will tender the construction of a thousand classrooms for children from 3 to 5 years old
(DL; Monday, November 28, 2022)
The Dominican Government, through the Ministry of Education (Minerd), will launch a tender for the construction of a thousand classrooms focused on children from 3 to 5 years old, a project to strengthen early childhood education. Minister Ángel Hernández stated that everything is ready to publish the scope of work, which will be l built in 2023. Minister Hernández said, "The learning deficit caused during the COVID-19 pandemic must be corrected."
An increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19 is reported
(LD; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
A systematic increase has been reported in hospitalizations for COVID-19 in recent days, together with an increase in positive cases that are reported by the system. Yesterday, authorities notified 29 hospitalized patients, 23 were in regular rooms, and six in Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Commentary on COVID-19 new outbreak
(DL; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
Diario Libre editorial comments on COVID-19 outbreak in the DR.
"It doesn't cost us anything to take some minimum precautions again and put on our masks indoors, wash our hands and do home tests in case of any suspicion.”
UN and HRW ask China to respect the right to mobilizations
(Hoy; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
The UN and the human rights organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW) separately called on the Chinese government to respect the right to protest of citizens opposing restrictions imposed at the national level to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
US rejects pressure on Zelensky to negotiate with Russia
(El Caribe; El Nuevo Diario; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
United States Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, made it clear that it is the president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, who must decide when the time has come to negotiate with Russia for a way out of the war in his country. Smith told news ahead of the meeting of the allied foreign ministers in Budapest on Tuesday and Wednesday.
DR National Police will begin "police patrolling by quadrants" new strategy
(LD; SIN; El Día; El Caribe; Remolacha, net; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
General Juan Brown Pérez informed that to face and reduce crime in Santo Domingo, the National Police will begin a new strategy called "patrol by quadrants", which will be applied in the central area.
Commentary on National Police “Patrol by Quadrants”
(LD; Tuesday, November 29, 2022)
Listín Diario editorial comments on National Police new strategy to fight crime.
"It is an intelligent response from National Police to crime, by starting up patrol system by quadrants in the central area of the capital (…) With the quadrant patrols, carried out in coordination with neighborhood associations and condominiums, the National Police and society will appear united in this crucial fight for national peace.”