Spanish Detained in Punta Cana with 20 Cocaína Packages for Transit to Frankfurt
At the Punta Cana International Airport, agents of the DNCD arrested a Spanish citizen who attempted to transport 20 packages of cocaína to Frankfurt, Germany.
Author: Lisset RD
Judicial Decision in Jet Set Case Marks Path to Accountability
Judge Franny González Castillo changed the legal classification of the Jet Set case, moving from involuntary manslaughter to eventual intent, which will allow the process to be judged…
Government promotes school gardens with new recognition 2026-2027
The Ministry of Education opens a call to recognize the best practices in school gardens across the Dominican Republic.
Business Sustainability
Business sustainability in the Dominican Republic has been recognized in the third edition of the "Los + Ecoístas" awards, which highlight the initiatives of companies and communicators in…
Medical Negligence Crimes Do Not Generate 60-Year Sentences, Clarifies Prosecutor Reynoso
General Prosecutor Yeni Berenice Reynoso denied that medical negligence crimes can lead to 60 years in prison, clarifying that only serious crimes accumulate that limit.
Controlled Medications: Authorities Strengthen Surveillance in the Dominican Republic
Public health in the Dominican Republic will be reinforced thanks to the implementation of the National Post-Commercialization Surveillance Project of Medications Containing Controlled Substances...
Crime in the Dominican Republic
Senator Rogelio Genao calls for strict application of the new Penal Code to curb crime in the Dominican Republic
Showers and thunderstorms will mark Wednesday in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Institute of Meteorology forecasts strong showers, storms and wind gusts this Wednesday, mainly affecting the eastern plain and the Central mountain range.
16.6 % Reduction in Dominican Homicides in 2026
The homicide rate in the Dominican Republic fell to 7.29 per 100 000 inhabitants in 2026, according to the Joint Task Force, decreasing by 16.6 % compared to 2025.
Dengue: Government raises alert despite low numbers
The Ministry of Public Health asks to reinforce the prevention of dengue despite the fact that the Dominican Republic registers fewer cases than the safety threshold.