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Gender-based violence in Latin America

14 clusters · 88 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Authorities investigate separate fatal incidents in Argentina and Dominican Republic

Reports from Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, Paraguay, and the Dominican Republic indicate persistent gender-based and domestic violence. In Mexico, authorities in Saltillo and Altamira report significant violence levels. Sa

Police confrontations and organized crime in DR

18 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic police operations result in 111 deaths

The Dominican National Police face increasing scrutiny following a surge in fatalities during confrontations with alleged criminals. While National Police Director Maj. Gen. Ernesto Rodríguez García maintains that those

Dominican Republic hosts 2026 World Police Games

6 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic athletes compete in Dakar 2026 and USIP Police Games

The Dominican Republic hosted the IV World Police Games from October 26 to 30, 2026. Organized by the International Police Sports Union (USIP), the event took place in Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, and Punta Cana. Prior

Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities and scrutiny

29 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic officials face calls for investigations into deaths

The murder of 19-year-old Darlin Enmanuel Mercado Reyes by police officer José Francisco Moreta Heredia on 3 July 2026 reignited public scrutiny of the Dominican Republic’s police reform agenda. While the Senate approved

Tamaulipas institutional and social developments

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic reports 314 voluntary surrenders of wanted individuals

The state of Tamaulipas has introduced several institutional developments focused on social assistance, public services, and government transparency. Initial initiatives included the distribution of 1.2 million pesos to

Legislators protest police incident and rising interventions

3 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Police Director and Deputy Resolve Conflict

The political crisis in the Dominican Republic following the handcuffing of Deputy Millys Martínez has escalated into a broader legislative challenge against police conduct and lethal force. Following the incident in Com

Dominican Republic citizenship and passport updates

7 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic expands electronic passport services to Italy

The Dominican Republic has implemented several administrative updates regarding citizenship and travel documentation. In August 2026, the Ministry of Interior and Police conducted a naturalization ceremony for 182 indivi