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Stable Central Bank maintains interest rate at 5. 25% per year
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (347+ words) Last update on May 31, 2026 Economy May 31, 2026 The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), in its monetary policy meeting of May 2026, decided to keep its reference interest rate unchanged at 5. 25% per annum, as well as the permanent liquidity expansion facility…...
The millions of dollars the country has spent to "improve" traffic
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (517+ words) Last update on May 31, 2026 Local May 31, 2026 Santo Domingo " The country has borrowed at least two billion dollars over the last seven years to address daily traffic problems, with a focus on the main cities. We analyzed five loan agreements, approved…...
National Freedom Day: Luis Abinader: Trujillo's dictatorship was "the ultimate expression of state terrorism
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (305+ words) Last update on May 31, 2026 Local May 31, 2026 May 30th, 2026, marked 65 years since the assassination of Rafael Le'nidas Trujillo, a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic with an iron fist for 30 years, ensuring total control over the population and its institutions. President Luis…...
Seven airlines have scheduled 40 flights to Puerto Plata in June
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (91+ words) Last update on May 30, 2026 Tourism May 30, 2026 By June 2026, Puerto Platawill have a schedule of 40 air routes connectingto major cities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Central America, operated by 7 international airlines that will servethe Gregorio Luper'n airport. The Puerto…...
Montoconcho regulations: the outstanding debt that authorities are still evading
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1079+ words) Last update on May 30, 2026 Local May 30, 2026 "Santo Domingo "A motorcycle taxi driver, traveling in the opposite direction, grazed a truck with his motorcycle. He immediately fell and lay on the hot pavement, complaining of pain. A few seconds later, the…...
The dollar closes May with key movements: here's how it impacts your wallet
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (241+ words) Last update on May 30, 2026 Economy May 30, 2026 The Central Bank'of the Dominican Republic reported that, as of the close of business on May 29, 2026, the official exchange rate for buying the US dollar was RD$ 57. 83 per unit, while the selling rate was'RD…...
Decree 301-23 Government increases anti-narcotics agents by more than 600: find out in which categories
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (336+ words) Last update on May 30, 2026 Local May 30, 2026 President Luis Abinader ordered the promotion of 634 agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), in compliance with Decree 301-23, which creates the regulations of the "Career of the DNCD Agent, a measure that strengthens…...
Malec'n Deportivo draws 40, 000 visitors in first month
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (239+ words) Dominican Today Malec'n Deportivo draws 40, 000 visitors in first month Santo Domingo. - The National District Mayor's Office reported that the Malec'n Deportivo has attracted around 40, 000 visitors since its inauguration one month ago, reflecting strong public support for the new recreational and…...
Ambassador Leah Campos says U. S. will not comment on individual visa cases
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (171+ words) Last update on May 29, 2026 Local May 29, 2026 Santo Domingo. - Leah F. Campos reaffirmed the United States" policy on visa renewals and revocations amid recent public discussion surrounding visa-related decisions involving Dominican figures. In a statement, the ambassador emphasized that the United States…...
Dominican Police and U. S. Embassy open liaison office to combat organized crime
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (184+ words) Last update on May 29, 2026 Local May 29, 2026 Santo Domingo. - The Dominican National Police and the Narcotics Affairs and Law Enforcement (INL) section of the United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic inaugurated a new liaison office at police headquarters to strengthen…...