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Dominican Republic law enforcement and security operations

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic: Shootings at street parties leave one dead and several injured

The Dominican Republic has initiated various security and law enforcement measures across several regions. In the Verón–Punta Cana and Bávaro areas, President Luis Abinader announced a new preventive patrolling model inv

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Dominican Republic judicial and constitutional reform

27 clusters · 166 sources · last updated

Latest: Justiniano Montero assumes presidency of Dominican Republic Supreme Court

The Dominican Republic continues to advance judicial and constitutional reforms. Following a period of institutional uncertainty, the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) unanimously elected Justiniano Montero Monter

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Dominican Republic migration enforcement and border security

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Latest: Dominican Republic Air Force conducts border patrols

In mid-August 2026, various Dominican sectors called for a migration policy balancing national security with human rights. During a ‘Voces Solidarias’ meeting, participants expressed concerns regarding Resolution DGM-001

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Alleged assassination plot against President Abinader

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Latest: Dominican Republic: Coercion hearing set for man accused of plotting attack on President Abinader

Dominican Republic authorities are investigating an alleged terrorist plot targeting President Luis Abinader, which was reportedly planned for November 6, 2026, during Constitution Day celebrations at the National Congre

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Legal and criminal proceedings in Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Police arrest two men for electronic fraud in Santiago

The Dominican Republic has seen various legal developments involving fraud and criminal activity. In the Coop-Herrera case, known as Operación Búho, a court ratified preventive detention for several individuals accused o

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Senasa corruption investigation in Dominican Republic

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Latest: Santiago Hazim reaches 11 months in prison over Senasa corruption allegations

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating a corruption network accused of defrauding the National Health Insurance (Senasa) through irregular medical authorizations and fraudulent maneuvers. Investigations

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Judicial developments in Dominican Republic and Spain

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Latest: Dominican Republic: Judges recused in Jean Alain Rodríguez corruption trial

In the Dominican Republic, major corruption investigations continue to advance. In the Calamar case, which involves allegations of state fraud exceeding 19 billion pesos, the Third Collegiate Court of the National Distri

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Dominican Republic law enforcement operations

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Latest: Dominican Republic authorities seize illegal goods worth RD$40 million

Dominican authorities have conducted several operations targeting smuggling, counterfeiting, and financial irregularities. In one instance, a Colombian national, Mauricio Alberto Ossa Ospina, was placed in preventive de

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Santiago garbage truck driver murder investigation

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Latest: Santiago court orders preventive detention for “Macho” in fatal driver attack

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have taken significant steps in the investigation into the April killing of Deivy Carlos Abreu Quezada, a 41-year-old garbage truck driver. The victim was pursued by a group of motor

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Paraguayan municipal corruption investigations

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Latest: Jean Alain Rodríguez faces corruption trial in Dominican Republic

Investigations into irregular public procurement during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic have led to legal proceedings against former municipal officials in Paraguay. In Ciudad del Este, a Court of Appeals has confirmed that

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Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities and scrutiny

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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

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