Dominicans in the U.S.
Businesswoman Gigi Núñez served as international godmother of the Dominican parade in Newark, New Jersey, and received the torch for the 2027 edition.
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Source: AlMomento.net
International
San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero has written to the head of HSI demanding answers over this weekend's immigration raids in the city.
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Source: El Nuevo Día
Dominicans in the U.S.
U.S. authorities are looking for a Dominican man accused of collecting unemployment benefits with fake Social Security numbers during the pandemic.
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Source: Diario Libre
Celebrities
Dominican duo Martox has released "De Cero," a song about asking for a second chance in love, with an official music video.
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Sources: Listín Diario y El Dia.com.do
Celebrities
Dominican actress Laura Alcántara, with more than a decade on stage, says theater stopped being one option among many and became her only path.
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Source: N Digital
Dominican Republic
The Dominican government has disbursed about RD$360 million to laid-off workers and pensioners of Falcondo after years of waiting.
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Sources: Ministerio de la Presidencia de la República Dominicana, Z Digital y De Último Minuto

Dominican Republic
Victor Atallah was sworn in as Public Health Minister, promising ethical management with equity and transparency.
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Source: En Salud Digital

International
Washington and Budapest seal two memorandums on energy and security. Here's what was signed and what comes next.
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Source: U.S. Department of State (.gov)
International
The U.S. Embassy unveiled "Train, Eat and Repeat," a campaign that pairs exercise and nutrition with American beef and pork.
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Source: Diario Libre
Celebrities
Dominican artist Donaty drops "Menéalo," his new dembow single built on double tempo, following the success of "Voy Pa Tarima.
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Source: Listín Diario
Dominican Republic
A truck crashed into five motorcycles on the 6 de Noviembre highway in an accident that killed five people. The driver was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Sources: Procuraduría General de la República Dominicana, AlMomento.net y Listin Diario
Dominican Republic
The DGII announced the new vehicle registration (marbete) charges and renewal window. Check how much you'll pay based on your vehicle's year.
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Source: DGII

International
The U.S. Justice Department has filed new charges for illegal voting in North Carolina, bringing the state's total to 30 people charged this year.
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Source: Department of Justice (.gov)

International
Vietnam becomes the 78th signatory to the Artemis Accords, with the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam attending the signing ceremony.
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Sources: NASA (.gov) y U.S. Department of State (.gov)

International
The U.S. tightens its grip on imports of robots and industrial machinery, citing national security. Here are the details.
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Source: The White House (.gov)
Celebrities
Merengue singer Miriam Cruz presented a new cream liqueur made in the Dominican Republic. The product will reach the national and international market.
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Source: Diario Libre
International
Two Dominican creators were chosen from 44 applicants to work in Paris for six months in 2027.
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Source: El Nacional — La voz de todos
Celebrities
The group that gave life to "merengue-beat" is back on stage, with DJ Sandy and DJ Sticky leading a new chapter.
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Source: El Nuevo Diario
Dominican Republic
The hacendados' association praised investment in the countryside and voiced confidence in rice trade negotiations. The details are in the story.
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Source: Acento

Dominican Republic
The Indomet forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in several regions, with Greater Santo Domingo and six provinces under weather alert.
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Sources: Presidencia de la República Dominicana y Infobae

Dominican Republic
The Dominican Ministry of Sports held the groundbreaking for a new baseball stadium in Consuelo, San Pedro de Macorís. The project has been long awaited in the locality.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana

Dominican Republic
A senator has proposed a law to shield the Dominican rice sector and give producers more stability. Here is what the initiative includes.
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Sources: centralnoticias.gob.do y Hoy Digital

International
The U.S. government has arrested dozens of people accused of voting without being citizens. Some have criminal records.
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Sources: Homeland Security (.gov) y ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
International
An active law enforcement operation in Matamoros, Mexico, led the U.S. consulate to order its employees to shelter in place where they are.
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Source: U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)

International
The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in a year, driven by a surge in business investment. The White House credits President Trump's agenda.
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Source: The White House (.gov)
Celebrities
Dominican artist and producer La Yoli presents "La Yoli Vol.1," her first music production release, with which she aims to build a creative sound all her own.
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Source: Hoy Digital

Dominican Republic
The Dominican Health Service wants no newborn to go unregistered before the end of the year.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana

Dominican Republic
The government is building nine prisons at the same time, and two are finished. But Las Parras is still incomplete, and its costs have passed RD$2,000 million.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana

Dominican Republic
The new cruise terminal in Arroyo Barril opens November 24, with visitor targets already set for the coming years.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana
Dominicans in the U.S.
A Dominican artist has finished a mural more than 90 meters tall on a Bronx building. The work celebrates cultural diversity.
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Source: El Nuevo Diario
Prices & Fuel
The gap between exchange houses and banks is over a peso per dollar. Here's where to get the best deal before you convert.
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Source: DivisasRD.com (tasas de cada banco y agente)
Prices & Fuel
Official fuel prices are set for this week, covering gasoline, diesel, and cooking gas. Find out how much you will pay to fill the tank and buy gas for the kitchen.
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Source: Ministerio de Industria, Comercio y Mipymes (MICM)
Dominican Republic
Infotep says training and empathy are key to keeping staff and boosting company productivity.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana
Dominican Republic
A RD$105 million project aims to improve water supply in several Santiago neighborhoods. Find out which areas will benefit.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic's higher education ministry and its state pensions agency signed a deal that could open scholarships and AI training to public employees and their families.
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Source: Presidencia de la República Dominicana
Dominicans in the U.S.
A 71-minute documentary traces the Dominican cigar tradition through three families' stories. It opens in theaters across the country on October 29.
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Source: DGCINE
International
Washington and Helsinki sign two agreements to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and emerging technologies. The details are in Al Día RD.
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Sources: The White House (.gov) y U.S. Department of State (.gov)
Celebrities
Dominican comedian Juan Carlos Pichardo returns to the stage on the North Coast for a stand-up night this Saturday.
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Sources: Diario Libre y El Dia.com.do
Celebrities
The Mexican singer will be honored in Puerto Vallarta and will take the stage during the November 5 gala. Here's what led to the recognition.
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Sources: Billboard, El Nuevo Diario y Diario Libre
Dominican Republic
Dominican evangelical leaders want the vehicle registration tax hike reviewed. They warn it adds pressure to household budgets already strained by high prices.
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Sources: El Nacional — La voz de todos y Z Digital
Video Games
Nintendo's Indie World Showcase revealed a lineup of independent games for Switch 2 and Switch, and four free demos are already live.
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Source: Nintendo
International
Panama is offering to host possible dialogue between Washington and Havana amid the UN debate over the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
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Sources: De Último Minuto y EFE - Agencia de noticias
International
The Brewers won their first World Series championship, and the city is gearing up for a major celebration this Friday. Details on the route and an unusual move by local schools are below.
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Source: De Último Minuto
International
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on voters to push back against what she describes as Trump's "tyranny," as the midterm campaign enters its final stretch.
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Source: De Último Minuto
Prices & Fuel
Authorities seized more than 6,000 gallons of diesel at an illegal fuel sales operation in Duarte province. Here is what was found.
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Source: De Último Minuto
Dominicans in the U.S.
Eight candidates of Dominican origin are seeking seats in the November 3 elections. One contender could become the first Dominican-American woman in Congress.
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Source: Diario Libre
Dominicans in the U.S.
A Fuerza del Pueblo leader in New York is demanding immediate resources so that thousands of Dominicans living overseas can renew their national ID cards on time.
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Source: AlMomento.net
International
A 42-year-old Brazilian lawmaker drove a social media mobilization that he says helped Lula close the gap in Brazil's presidential election.
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Sources: Clarin.com y The New York Times
International
They paid up to $440,000 to live aboard and circle the globe. A fuel price spike changed everything, forcing them off the ship in seven hours.
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Sources: Infobae y El Tiempo
Dominican Republic
Five Salvadoran combat helicopters are now at the Dominican border with Haiti, amid the search for four kidnapped soldiers.
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Source: Diario Libre
Dominican Republic
Vice President Raquel Peña spoke about jobs and technology investment at an innovation fair in Santo Domingo.
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Source: Diario Libre
Dominican Republic
Financing for the countryside topped RD$25 billion in 2025. What measures does the government's support for producers include?
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Sources: Presidencia de la República Dominicana y El Nuevo Diario
Prices & Fuel
Planning your Christmas dinner? The head of Pro Consumidor says chicken will be available and its price has remained stable.
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Source: Ensegundos.do
Video Games
Pokémon is releasing an edition that combines the base game with the additional Mega Dimension story, plus a gift to help players start their adventure.
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Source: Pokemon.com
Video Games
FromSoftware's PvPvE multiplayer game for Nintendo Switch 2 won't arrive in 2026. The studio has pushed it to 2027, even though the project is already in its final tuning stage.
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Sources: LEVELUP, Infobae y Vandal
Dominican Republic
The National Police reported that Welbin Ariel Castro Moreno, known as "El Guachi," died in an alleged exchange of gunfire with officers. He had been sought by the Dicrim over his alleged involvement in a robbery and was subject to an arrest warrant.
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Source: De Último Minuto