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Dominican Senate ecotourism designation for La Romana

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Latest: La Romana designated as ecotourism province by Senate

The Dominican Republic Senate held a historic plenary session in the province of La Romana to commemorate the area’s 82nd anniversary. During this session, senators unanimously approved a bill in its second discussion to

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Dominican police reform amid protests and infrastructure gap

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Latest: Dominican Republic police implement reforms and technical training

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. The officer was suspended

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Legal investigation into Edwin Encarnación incident

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Latest: Edwin Encarnación and Gabriel Martínez reach confidential settlement

Authorities in La Romana are investigating a violent incident involving former Major League Baseball player Edwin Encarnación that occurred near Casa de Campo on September 1. The situation has resulted in cross-complaint

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Global cruise tourism and port activity growth

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Latest: Cruise tourism grows in Puntarenas and Dominican Republic

Cruise tourism and port activity continue to expand across several regions. In Panama, the National Port System reported a 21.6% increase in cruise passenger movement during the first half of 2026, with 243,075 passenger

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Dominican Republic retail and restaurant expansion

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Latest: Dominican Republic sees restaurant growth and retail expansion

Merca Jumbo has expanded its retail presence in the Dominican Republic by opening its 11th store in La Romana. The 2,000-square-meter facility, located in the La Paz sector, is expected to create 90 direct jobs and offer

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Brazil cruise market expansion

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Latest: Brazil cruise season projected to generate R$ 1.5 billion

In August 2026, Costa Cruzeiros introduced its Sea Destination concept to Brazil, debuting on the Costa Serena with stops at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro and Camboriú in Santa Catarina. Executive President Dario Rustico

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Latin American insurance and insurtech growth

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Latest: Insurtech sector expands in Central America and adopts AI

The insurance and insurtech sectors in Latin America are seeing significant growth driven by technological integration. In the Dominican Republic, reports indicate that AI-driven customer retention tools can increase ins

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