David Ortiz became the first Dominican to receive the 2025 OAS–Trust for the Americas Humanitarian Award, recognizing his foundation’s 1,676 pediatric heart surgeries and 16,000+ specialized evaluations in the Dominican Republic and New England.
The Dominican Republic recorded 11,961 teen pregnancies in Jan–Sep 2025—a 12.14% drop vs. 2024. Border provinces lead rates; nearly 1 in 4 cases involve Haitian girls. Data, drivers, and policy solutions.
Law 96-25 elevates educator Ercilia Pepín to National Hero and declares December 7 her national day, honoring her pioneering legacy in Dominican education.
En República Dominicana se registran 11,961 embarazos adolescentes en 2025.
La cifra baja, pero la deuda social sigue.
DR’s 11/11/2025 blackout exposed a fragile grid as PGASE flags rising power fraud. Who pays the hidden bill—and what fixes can end it?
The catastrophic roof collapse at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo claims 226 lives, including Rubby Pérez, Nelsy Cruz, and Octavio Dotel. Learn about the tragedy and calls for structural reform in the Dominican Republic.
Inmates in Mao have taken a prison guard hostage to protest what they state are poor living conditions.
I have five kids. If I get 50 pesos I cannot spend it on a mask.
A former Chávez supporter pens critical piece denouncing Venezuelan government and Trump.
The debacle surrounding this anti-sexist sign speaks to the conservative views shared by the political machine in Texas.
Political forces from the island compete for space not only in New York but in other Dominican communities across the United States.
Is the aftermath of an attack on teenager a way for officials to absolve themselves of racism?
Lies, fabrications and rumors. The ingredients for a media blackout .
