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Dominican Republic: Flooding risks, heat, and weather alerts

48 clusters · 225 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic weather alerts issued following tropical wave

The Dominican Republic continues to face weather instability driven by tropical waves and troughs. While high temperatures persist with maximums between 32°C and 35°C, the risk of heavy precipitation and flooding remains

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Dominican Republic tourism and infrastructure updates

16 clusters · 101 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic infrastructure investments aim to boost trade and tourism

The Dominican Republic continues to see robust tourism growth, reaching 9,241,246 visitors between January and September 2026. This represents a 7.5% increase compared to 2025 and a 60.4% rise over 2019 levels. Tourism M

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Dominican Republic critical mineral exploration

6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic identifies strategic rare earth elements

The Dominican Republic is advancing exploration for critical minerals and rare earth elements within the Ávila Fiscal Mining Reserve in Pedernales. Through a cooperation framework with the United States, the government a

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Migration enforcement and human rights concerns in DR

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Human rights groups demand probe into Haitian man's death in Dominican Republic

Migration authorities in the Dominican Republic and Mexico have intensified enforcement operations targeting undocumented individuals. In the Dominican Republic, the Dirección General de Migración (DGM) has conducted rai

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BG Investment Group customs dispute in Pedernales

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Oviedo community holds vigil over potential BG Investment Group job losses

BG Investment Group, a textile recycling company in Oviedo, Pedernales, has suspended operations following a dispute with the Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Customs (DGA). The company reports that nine conta

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Forest fires in Dominican Republic protected areas

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Forest fires in Dominican Republic spark environmental and development concerns

The Dominican Republic has declared an environmental emergency following forest fires that have impacted over 150 square kilometers of land, including protected ecosystems such as Valle Nuevo, Jaragua National Park, and

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Dominican Republic healthcare: service expansion and fraud

11 clusters · 209 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic investigates RD$41 million medical fraud scheme

The Dominican Republic’s healthcare system continues to face a dichotomy between reported financial stability and critical service shortages. While the National Health Service (SNS) reports significant administrative exp

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Pedernales tourism development and social impact

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Pedernales real estate prices surge amid tourism investment

The province of Pedernales is experiencing significant social and infrastructural challenges linked to the expansion of the tourism industry. Residents in communities such as Oviedo, Juancho, Nueva Esperanza, and El Caju

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Tourism infrastructure development in Pedernales

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Cabo Rojo Port named finalist for Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026

The Pedernales province in the Dominican Republic is undergoing significant tourism infrastructure development. Construction is underway for the Cabo Rojo International Airport in the Oviedo section, which is expected to

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Saharan dust and shifting weather in Caribbean and Central-A

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic issues weather alerts for rain and Saharan dust

A mass of Saharan dust has moved across the Caribbean and Central America, impacting air quality and weather patterns. In Guatemala, authorities issued warnings for vulnerable populations to wear masks and limit outdoor

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Dominican Republic Supérate social program expansion

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Supérate expands social protection services in Pedernales

The Dominican Republic’s social development agency, Supérate, continues to expand its infrastructure and regional outreach to assess the impact of its social protection services. In San José de Ocoa, the agency has exten

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