Unknown Hero Amado García Guerrero
Few know the story of Amado García Guerrero, the military man who ended the life of Rafael Trujillo, the worst dictator that Dominican Republic ever knew. Much has…
Author: Leoalfox
Horacio Vásquez: Leader of an Entire Nation
It is said that “a strong army is a loyal army”, but with power comes ambition. On February 27, 1928, the then President of the Republic, Horacio Vásquez,…
Angelita Trujillo: Dominican writer and daughter of Rafael Trujillo
Angelita Trujillo, as she is mostly known, is the product of the third marriage of the Dominican dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina and María Martínez de Trujillo. Her…
Joaquín Balaguer
Born into a poor family on September 1, 1906, specifically in Villa Navarrete, Santiago province, Dominican Republic, Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo, or as he is also known Joaquín…
Monument: The Nations Pavilion
Through its history, talents, and culture, countless locations are born that convey what is the essence of Dominican Republic. Each of these, is of utmost importance both for…
The House of the Cord
In the Dominican Republic, different types of buildings can be found that are of great importance, both for the Dominican population and for tourists. One of these, is…
Policía Nacional Dominicana
Within the Dominican Republic, there is an armed, technical, and professional police force known as the Dominican National Police, or simply by its acronym PN. Its training and,…
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías: President of Venezuela 1999 – 2013
Chávez, as he is mostly known in many Latin American countries, was a Venezuelan military officer and politician. Hugo R. Chávez F. was born in Sabaneta - Barinas,…
Dominican tourism: Beyond the beaches
Tourism is a fundamental pillar of the economy of the Dominican Republic, currently accounting for 19% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure is supported by foreign…
Bad Bunny got stuck in the middle of a dance with a dancer
In a recent concert in Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny was the center of attention not only for his music but also for a small altercation with a dancer.…