Dominican Republic addresses seismic risks and provides aid to Colombia

earthquake relief humanitarian aid Oportunidad 14-24 seismic risk Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, the Association of Dominican Teachers (ADP) has warned that public schools are unprepared for major earthquakes, noting that 57% of centers show structural cracks. This warning follows devastating seismic activity in neighboring Venezuela and Colombia.

In response to the earthquake in Colombia, the Dominican government has established a collection center at the Navy Base ‘27 de Febrero’ to receive medical supplies, food, and hygiene products for international humanitarian assistance.

Separately, President Luis Abinader presided over the 15th graduation of the Oportunidad 14-24 program. The ceremony recognized 2,576 young people from the Metropolitan and Eastern regions who completed technical training. The program has now benefited over 69,000 youths and aims to reach 40,000 graduates by the end of 2026. Additionally, the President inaugurated several infrastructure projects, including a military transportation battalion and school improvements, while announcing plans to equip more technical high schools with necessary training tools.

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Asociación Dominicana de Profesores · Colombia · Dominican Republic · Eduardo Hidalgo · Geanilda Vásquez · Luis Abinader · Ministry of Defense of the Dominican Republic · Oportunidad 14-24 · Raquel Arbaje · República Dominicana · Venezuela

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[● 3 SOURCES] A total of 2,576 young people from 10 provinces and the National District graduated during the first semester of 2026. deultimominuto.com · www.diariolibre.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Social Policy Cabinet coordinator Geanilda Vásquez stated the program aims to convert social protection into economic autonomy and social mobility. www.paginaextra.com · deultimominuto.com
[● 3 SOURCES] President Luis Abinader encouraged graduates to choose the path of work and hope. www.paginaextra.com · www.diariolibre.com
[● 3 SOURCES] More than 69,000 youths have benefited from the initiative since its creation. deultimominuto.com · www.diariolibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The program projects to exceed 40,000 graduates by the end of 2026. www.paginaextra.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Between 60% and 70% of technical high schools in the country will have required equipment for practical training by November. hoy.com.do
[● 5 SOURCES] The Oportunidad 14-24 program has surpassed 35,000 graduates. www.paginaextra.com · deultimominuto.com · www.diariolibre.com