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Kenya assures Haiti mission funding despite U.S. freeze
World February 5, 2025 | 2:19 pm
Kenya, (EFE).- Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Mwaura stated that the U.S. freeze on funding for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti will not disrupt[...]
Salvadoran Troops Arrive in Haiti to support security mission
World February 5, 2025 | 9:18 am
Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- A contingent of 70 Salvadoran soldiers arrived in Port-au-Prince on Tuesday to join the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), backed by the U[...]
U.S. halts funding for Haiti security mission
World February 4, 2025 | 4:14 pm
Washington, DC (EFE).- The U.S. government has ordered an immediate stop to its financial contribution to the Multinational Security Mission (MMS) for Haiti, a police support force le[...]
Five deported Dominicans arrested as stowaways in Puerto Rico
World February 4, 2025 | 12:20 pm
San Juan, (EFE).- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported the arrest of five Dominican nationals who attempted to return to San Juan as stowaways on a barge. The CBP Anti-Te[...]
Max Puig urges middle-income nations to strengthen climate action
World February 3, 2025 | 8:35 am
Havana, Cuba.- Speaking at the Sixth International Conference for World Balance in Havana, Max Puig, executive vice president of the National Council for Climate Change, emphasized th[...]
Carolina Mejía calls for greater female representation in leadership roles
World January 31, 2025 | 2:31 pm
Panamá.- During the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by CAF, Mayor of the National District Carolina Mejía called for increased female partici[...]
Mayor Carolina Mejía meets with Panamanian President
World January 31, 2025 | 11:14 am
Panamá.- Carolina Mejía, mayor of the National District, met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday as part of her visit to Panama City. The private meeting took place at the Las G[...]
Macron backs possible UN Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti
World January 30, 2025 | 9:18 am
Paris, (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for considering a UN peacekeeping operation in Haiti to help address the country’s deepening crisis. During a m[...]
ICE arrests Dominican fugitive wanted for double murder
World January 30, 2025 | 8:20 am
Puerto Rico.- Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Dominican national Wilquin Melo Marte, 37, in Barrio Obrero, Santurce, as part of an operation en[...]
NY Senator Luis Sepúlveda condemns ICE raids and their impact on immigrant communities
World January 30, 2025 | 8:16 am
New York.- A New York State Senator Luis Sepúlveda has strongly criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, denouncing their harsh execution under the Trump administration. He war[...]
Air Europa expands through new partnership, including Dominican Republic routes
World January 29, 2025 | 11:22 am
Santo Domingo.- Air Europa has partnered with Scandinavian airline SAS to expand its network to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, adding 20 new routes to its offerings. The agreement enabl[...]
11 Dominican immigrants opt for voluntary return from Puerto Rico
World January 28, 2025 | 4:16 pm
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The Dominican Republic's consul in Puerto Rico, César Cedeño Ávila, announced that 11 Dominican immigrants, mostly women aged 25 to 40, voluntarily agreed t[...]
Chef Tita highlights Dominican gastronomy and sustainability at FITUR 2025
People January 28, 2025 | 3:50 pm
Madrid.- Renowned Dominican chef Tita, ambassador of new Dominican cuisine and executive chef of Aguají restaurant, showcased her leadership in sustainable gastronomic tourism at FIT[...]
Armed gangs expand attacks in new areas of Haiti
World January 28, 2025 | 11:29 am
Haiti.- On January 27, 2025, heavily armed gangs attacked the Kenscoff municipality, located in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The gangs, originating from the commune of Carre[...]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visits Haiti
World January 27, 2025 | 2:11 pm
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Jacmel, Haiti, on January 22 for discussions with Haitian leaders aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two nati[...]
AMO, Coast Guard interdict vessel smuggling 282 pounds of cocaine; 4 men from the Dominican Republic arrested
World January 27, 2025 | 10:13 am
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the US Coast Guard interdicted a vessel attempting to smuggle 156 pounds (128 kilograms[...]
ICE conducts immigration raid in Puerto Rico targeting Dominican community
World January 27, 2025 | 9:05 am
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out its first immigration raid in Puerto Rico under President Donald Trump's administration. The operati[...]
Dominican Consulate in New York honors Juan Pablo Duarte
World January 27, 2025 | 8:40 am
New York.- The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York hosted a gala to honor patriot Juan Pablo Duarte as part of the Month of the Homeland celebrations, promoting Do[...]
Haitian leader says Trump administration’s plans will be ‘catastrophic’ for his country
Local January 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm
Rome -- The chairman of Haiti's transitional presidential council has said the Trump administration's decisions to freeze aid programs, deport
Pope Francis warns of AI’s role in the crisis of truth
World January 23, 2025 | 11:27 am
Marco Rubio’s first official trip as Secretary of State includes visit to the Dominican Republic
World January 23, 2025 | 10:42 am
Washington, DC.- Newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on his inaugural tour, which includes a visit to the Dominican Republic and several other Latin A[...]
Zoe Saldaña earns Oscar nomination for ‘Emilia Pérez’
People January 23, 2025 | 10:28 am

Los Angeles.- Dominican-born actress Zoe Saldaña has received an Oscar nomination for Best S[...]
Foreign Minister urges curbing weapon trafficking to gangs at UN Council
World January 23, 2025 | 9:13 am
New York.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez addressed the UN Security Council, calling for a strengthened and sustainable Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti to res[...]

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