Baní

Dominican Republic public infrastructure development

9 clusters · 64 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Dominican Republic invests RD$141 million in San Cristóbal infrastructure

In the Dominican Republic, the government has focused on large-scale public works and infrastructure development. Initially, the Ministry of Tourism invested approximately RD$3,500 million into the recovery of boardwalks

Environmental controversies in Baní, Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Cerro Gordo environmental controversy in Baní, Dominican Republic

In late October 2026, residents and environmentalists in Baní protested the removal of historic oak and mango trees during a 57 million peso urban renovation project. Critics labeled the felling an “authentic urban ecoci

US-Dominican Republic diplomatic relations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Leah Campos marks first year as U.S. Ambassador to Dominican Republic

U.S. Ambassador Leah Francis Campos has completed her first year of diplomatic service in the Dominican Republic. During her tenure, she has engaged in various community visits and meetings with political leaders, media

Global urban forestry and tree preservation disputes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Environmental authorities address illegal tree felling in Dominican Republic and Ecuador

Environmental concerns and legal disputes regarding tree removal and management have emerged across several regions. In Mexico, residents in Playa del Carmen have protested the removal of decades-old trees, alleging that

Dominican Republic environmental protection debate

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic faces tree cutting amid environmental debate

The Dominican Republic is experiencing internal debate regarding environmental protection and the safety of activists. In mid-October, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill in its first reading to establish June 6 as N

DICRIM confrontations in Dominican Republic

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Baní man dies after shootout with DICRIM police

In late September 2026, a man identified as Rolando Torres Vásquez, known as “Caco de Leche” or “el Coco,” died following a reported confrontation with members of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dicrim) in Salced

Drug interdiction and DNCD agent arrests

3 clusters · 102 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Dominican authorities seize 555 cocaine packages in Baní

In Baní, Dominican Republic, authorities intercepted two boats carrying a total of 749 packages of suspected cocaine. The operations were conducted by the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), the Navy, and the A

FP opposition to PRM energy, environment, and politics

12 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Luis Abinader ranks third in Latin American presidential approval ratings

The Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) continues its opposition to the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) administration, focusing on energy, environmental management, and economic stability. FP leaders have denounced a deepening

Dominican Republic water and sewage infrastructure

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Baní residents report two-month sewage system collapse

In the Dominican Republic, the National Institute of Drinking Water and Sewerage (Inapa) has initiated new infrastructure projects alongside facing criticism for existing service failures. In San Juan province, Inapa be

Development and infrastructure planning in Baní

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Baní City Council approves RD$31.5 million investment plan for 2027

The Peravia Strategic Council for Sustainable Development introduced the Peravia Sustainable Development Plan 2025-2055 in Baní. This 30-year roadmap focuses on long-term growth through projects such as expanding educati