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Dominican Republic infrastructure and administration

12 clusters · 131 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic President leads social inclusion program in Santiago

President Luis Abinader has expanded his administration’s focus toward strategic regional development and decentralized economic growth. A new development plan targets four key growth poles: Manzanillo, Punta Bergantín,

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Dominican Republic: Extreme heat, dust, and storm risks

55 clusters · 370 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic weather alerts and school suspensions

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability characterized by high temperatures and fluctuating precipitation risks. While previous alerts in October focused on flooding from tropical waves, recent patter

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DIGESETT traffic enforcement and infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: DIGESETT inaugurates new traffic security headquarters in Moca

The General Directorate of Transit and Land Transportation Security (DIGESETT) has undertaken initiatives to enhance road safety and institutional presence across different provinces in the Dominican Republic. In Azua,

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Criminal sentencing in Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic couple sentenced to 30 years for child's death

Recent judicial rulings in the Dominican Republic have resulted in significant prison sentences for violent crimes. In Espaillat province, Junior Roberandy Rodríguez was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2024 mur

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FP opposition to PRM energy, environment, and politics

12 clusters · 141 sources · last updated

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

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Dominican Republic maternal and neonatal health trends

10 clusters · 89 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic reports 1,500 infant deaths and rising cancer rates

In late September 2026, the Fuerza del Pueblo reported that 14,688 children under one year old died in the Dominican Republic over the previous six years, with 78% of those deaths occurring within the first 28 days of li

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Territorial planning in the Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic faces challenges in territorial planning

Territorial strategic planning is expanding across various regions of the Dominican Republic, including Santiago, Peravia, San Juan, La Altagracia, and Santiago Rodríguez. These modern models aim to integrate national, r

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Dominican Republic transit regulation and road safety

6 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic implements new road safety and transit measures

In the Dominican Republic, the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) is moving forward with plans to implement ‘fotomultas’, an automated traffic fine system designed to modernize enforcement an

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