On the eve of the announcement, Xinhua News, the Chinese government official organ, published an article that spread many misconceptions about the Dominican Republic.

A Spanish Judge’s Acquittal of Rape Met with Anger

May 3, 2018News, Notis, NoticiasNelson SantanaComment

Spanish judge Ricardo González sentenced five men accused of gang rape to nine years for committing sexual abuse while clearing the men of the real crime: sexual aggression or rape.

Dominican Republic: Infant Mortality on the Rise

May 2, 2018NewsESENDOMComment

The symptoms of an underfunded system on display

Dominican Republic: Teachers on the Move to Defend their Jobs and Public Education

April 19, 2018Notis, NewsESENDOMComment

On April 13, thousands of teachers held a protest in front of the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education in Santo Domingo, demanding better working conditions and more funding for public education.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

April 4, 2018Historia, NewsNelson SantanaComment

ESENDOM remembers the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Former US-Backed Guatemalan Dictator Efraín Ríos Montt Dies

April 4, 2018NewsESENDOMComment

He presided over one of the most brutal regimes in Central America during the Cold War era.

Dominican Republic: Two Intellectuals Issue a Call against Racism

April 3, 2018NewsESENDOMComment

Two Dominican intellectuals are encouraging people to confront racism and hatred.

Brazil Rocked by Marielle Franco’s Murder

March 19, 2018NewsESENDOMComment

What many suspect was a political murder in Brazil is causing worldwide indignation.

The Lives The New York Times Didn’t Care About—Until Now

March 13, 2018Media, News, NoticiasESENDOMComment

On International Women’s Day, the so-called ‘paper of record’ unveiled a new section whose mission is to compensate (or make up) for all these years it did not pay attention to what the Times calls “remarkable” women.

The Lancet: Gun Violence a Public Health Problem in the U.S

March 5, 2018Noticias, Notis, NewsNelson Santana1 Comment

How gun violence affects your health.

NRA Embarks on Shameful Damage Control Tour, While Pro-Gun Control Mobilization Pressures Trump to Take a Stand

February 26, 2018News, Noticias, NotisNelson SantanaComment

The NRA brass is currently on a “damage control” tour, trying to convince Americans that guns are not an issue. This is as ridiculous as granting guns to the blind, which is a thing in Iowa and other states!

Massive Mobilization in the Dominican Republic Sends Clear Message to Mining Companies: You are not Welcome Here

February 20, 2018NewsESENDOMComment

A fight to protect the environment and human life is brewing in the Dominican Republic.

Philadelphia Riots Erupt Amid Super Bowl Win, Football Fans Get Free Pass to Wreak Havoc

February 5, 2018News, Noticias, NotisNelson Santana1 Comment

The silence from local and federal officials to condemn the Philadelphia riots should come as no surprise, since this time around the rioters are the same skin color as the officials.

La periodista Sara Pérez acuña una nueva palabra: ciberbotella

January 31, 2018Notis, Noticias, NewsESENDOMComment

Las ciberbotellas viven del erario público por el simple hecho de hacerle trabajo partidario al gobierno de Danilo Medina.

The South African City Running Out of Water

January 23, 2018NewsESENDOM1 Comment

A water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa is reaching a boiling point.

Video Resurfaces of Woman Advocating Gendercide: Calls for Killing of All Male Babies

January 17, 2018Notis, News, NoticiasNelson SantanaComment

McDermott's words have the potential to generate senseless violence rather than to solve problems.

Erica Garner in Her Own Words

January 3, 2018News, Noticias, NotisNelson SantanaComment

The fight for social justice suffered a great blow on Dec. 30 with the death of Erica Garner (1990-2017). Erica Garner left an important legacy, a legacy that will push others to continue fighting for justice.

This Study on Soda Consumption has Negative Implications for People of Color

November 20, 2017News, NoticiasNelson SantanaComment

Research confirms link between obesity and the consumption of sodas and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs); drink rate high among people of color.

Los Jordis, presos políticos del Estado español

November 6, 2017Noticias, News, PolíticaNelson SantanaComment

Jordi Sánchez y Jordi Cuixart, mejor conocidos como los Jordis, líderes del movimiento independentista catalán que, desde el 16 de octubre, han perdido la libertad por hacer campaña a favor de una ruptura política con el estado español y la monarquía...

El Día Verde se apodera de las calles en R.D

November 1, 2017News, Noticias, PolíticaNelson SantanaComment

La marcha hizo referencia al brutal asesinato de Yúniol Ramírez, profesor de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), miembro del opositor Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) y crítico feroz del gobierno dominicano.

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Boletín poético Brigadas de la palabra en PDF

Sale a la luz un nuevo boletín de poesía y cultura.

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Dossier on Women in Translation in PDF

Last year, inspired by the #WomenInTranslation hashtag, the Esendom editorial collective launched what has become our first dossier. Our goal was to open up a conversation on translation and the often-silenced creative work by women especially women of color.

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Experimento ESE: Ayudando a los vulnerables en época del coronavirus: entrevista con Lissette Acosta Corniel

Muchas personas han perdido sus empleos en esta época del coronavirus. En esta entrevista, compartimos como Lissette Acosta Corniel ayuda a personas vulnerables en República Dominicana y Nueva York.

OPINIÓN

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July 9, 2026

How to be a Punk Rocker and an Agent of Change in Times of Duress

July 9, 2026

A sharp reflection on persistence, commitment and the danger of stopping when life gets difficult. Advice for revolutionaries, artists, lovers and anyone building something meaningful.

July 9, 2026

May 20, 2026

Cinco lecciones aprendidas de la victoria ambiental de San Juan de la Maguana contra Goldquest

May 20, 2026

Un análisis de las conclusiones extraídas de la resistencia al Proyecto Romero, que permitiría a Goldquest extraer minerales en San Juan de la Maguana.

May 20, 2026

May 15, 2026

Five Takeaways from the Environmental Win in San Juan de la Maguana

May 15, 2026

A look at and an analysis of what where the takeaways from the resistance to the Project Romero that would allow Goldquest to mine in San Juan de la Maguana.

May 15, 2026

April 8, 2026

Against Dominican Nationalism

April 8, 2026

This essay argues that Dominican nationalism functions as a conservative ideology that masks class struggle, reinforces anti-Haitianism, and protects the interests of ruling elites while undermining democracy and solidarity.

April 8, 2026

CULTURA

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May 21, 2026

En almuerzo con gremio artístico el Presidente Luis Abinader busca fortalecer la cultura dominicana

May 21, 2026

Luis Abinader sostuvo un almuerzo con representantes de la clase artística dominicana, donde propuso celebrar la Semana del Merengue y fortalecer la enseñanza artística en Bellas Artes y la tanda extendida.

May 21, 2026

April 3, 2026

Semana Santa: entre el silencio del Viernes Santo, la esperanza de la Pascua y las costumbres que nos definen

April 3, 2026

Un artículo sobre el verdadero significado de la Semana Santa en República Dominicana, desde la solemnidad del Viernes Santo y la esperanza de la Pascua hasta las habichuelas con dulce y los cambios modernos que la acercan al entretenimiento.

April 3, 2026

HISTORIA ORAL

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Historia oral: Sención Minaya y su merengue de guitarra

Conversamos con Sención acerca de su vida como trabajador y músico durante un tiempo incierto para la música popular dominicana en los 70s y 80s.

Historia oral: Dagoberto López-Coño

Dagoberto López-Coño es un escritor, orador, poeta, activista, e intellectual. En esta entrevista oral hablamos acerca de su formación como escritor, su pueblo Tamboril, sus obras, su activismo, la historia de la comunidad dominicana en Nueva York, y otros temas.

Xinhua, China’s Official News Agency, Gets the Dominican Republic Wrong

A Spanish Judge’s Acquittal of Rape Met with Anger

Dominican Republic: Infant Mortality on the Rise

Dominican Republic: Teachers on the Move to Defend their Jobs and Public Education

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Former US-Backed Guatemalan Dictator Efraín Ríos Montt Dies

Dominican Republic: Two Intellectuals Issue a Call against Racism

Brazil Rocked by Marielle Franco’s Murder

The Lives The New York Times Didn’t Care About—Until Now

The Lancet: Gun Violence a Public Health Problem in the U.S

NRA Embarks on Shameful Damage Control Tour, While Pro-Gun Control Mobilization Pressures Trump to Take a Stand

Massive Mobilization in the Dominican Republic Sends Clear Message to Mining Companies: You are not Welcome Here

Philadelphia Riots Erupt Amid Super Bowl Win, Football Fans Get Free Pass to Wreak Havoc

La periodista Sara Pérez acuña una nueva palabra: ciberbotella

The South African City Running Out of Water

Erica Garner in Her Own Words

This Study on Soda Consumption has Negative Implications for People of Color

Los Jordis, presos políticos del Estado español

El Día Verde se apodera de las calles en R.D

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