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Dominican politician denounces US economic terrorism against Cuba

Published on: March 25, 2024
13:18

Santo Domingo, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the United Left Movement (Movimiento Izquierda Unida, MIU) of the Dominican Republic, Miguel Mejía, charged on Monday that the United States is developing a policy of economic terrorism against Cuba.

Dominican prisons overcrowded by 116 percent, report says

Published on: March 14, 2024
00:30

Santo Domingo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Dominican prisons are overpopulated by 116 percent with about 26,000 inmates concentrated in all 46 prisons nationwide, with capacity for about 12,000 prisoners, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) reported.

Dominican Solidarity Committee in Barahona congratulates Cuba

Published on: December 31, 2023
10:52

Santo Domingo, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba in the Dominican province of Barahona (southwest) congratulated Cubans on Sunday on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Revolution, on January 1.

About 19 percent of Dominicans live abroad

Published on: December 26, 2023
00:30

Santo Domingo, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) About 19 percent of Dominicans live abroad, mainly in the United States and Europe, while the immigrant population in the country accounts four percent of the total, it was reported on Monday.

Tribute to Generalissimo Máximo Gómez in Dom. Rep. on his birthday

Published on: November 18, 2023
14:14

Santo Domingo, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Professor Luis de León, coordinator of the José Martí extracurricular Chair, called on Saturday for Latin American and Caribbean unity on the 187th anniversary of the Generalissimo Máximo Gómez's birthday.

Dominican Republic calls off work in the face of storm Franklin

Published on: August 22, 2023
08:58

Santo Domingo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Labor of the Dominican Republic, Luis Miguel de Camps, informed that Tuesday and Wednesday were declared non-working days, due to the imminent passage of tropical storm Franklin.

Dominican President declares education changes a high priority

Published on: August 18, 2023
07:44

Santo Domingo, Aug 18 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader issued decree 365-23, which declares the process of reform and modernization of the pre-university education sector a high national priority.

Cuban Embassy in Dominican Republic expresses condolences

Published on: August 17, 2023
07:40

Santo Domingo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban embassy in this country expressed its condolences to the people and government of the Dominican Republic for the tragic explosion that occurred in San Cristobal province, which left 27 dead and dozens injured.

Dominican President announces his candidacy for 2024 elections

Published on: August 14, 2023
09:43

Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, announced on social media his decision to run again for the presidential elections of May 2024.

Dominican President returns home from the US

Published on: August 14, 2023
07:33

Santo Domingo, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) President Luis Abinader returned home on Sunday after participating in the Dominican Parade in Manhattan, in the US state of New York, according to the website of the Presidency.

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