Video- US seizes Nicolás Maduro’s second plane in the Dominican Republic
Tourism February 8, 2025 | 12:00 pm
Santo Domingo -- The crisis that has halted air operations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic is worsening after the seizure by the administration of US President [...]Venezuela condemns U.S. seizure of aircraft in Dominican Republic
World February 7, 2025 | 11:19 am
Venezuela.- Venezuela has denounced the U.S. seizure of a second aircraft in the Dominican Republic, calling it a "shameless theft" and accusing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of[...]New contingent of Kenyan police arrives in Haiti
World February 7, 2025 | 10:13 am
Haiti.- A fourth group of 200 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti on Thursday to join efforts in combating violent gangs, bringing the total number of Kenyan officers to over 800.[...]Rubio calls U.S. Navy fees for Panama Canal passage “absurd”
World February 7, 2025 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it "absurd" that U.S. Navy ships must pay to cross the Panama Canal after Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino denied an [...]Rubio approves US$40.7 million in aid for Haiti security mission
World February 6, 2025 | 8:42 am
Haiti, (AFP).- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved waivers to a U.S. foreign aid freeze, allowing US$40.7 million in funding for the Haitian National Police and the multinatio[...]Dominican Republic expresses solidarity with Sweden after school tragedy
World February 5, 2025 | 4:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX), has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Sweden following a tragic school attack in Öreb[...]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[...]
