San Francisco de Macorís

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo institutional updates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: UASD Rector announces institutional modernization and new academic programs

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) has initiated several efforts to enhance its academic and administrative framework. Initially, the university focused on strengthening academic dialogue through collaborat

Dominican Medical College labor disputes

3 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Dominican Medical College suspends strike after Abinader calls for dialogue

The Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) has initiated a series of labor actions to address professional and systemic grievances in the Dominican Republic. In October, the CMD called for a 24-hour national strike to demand se

School resource shortages in Dominican Republic and Peru

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Schools in Dominican Republic's Cibao region face six-month funding shortage

Educational leaders in the Dominican Republic and Peru have reported significant shortages of essential student resources. In the Dominican Republic, the Association of Dominican Teachers (ADP) highlighted a lack of pota

PRM leadership shifts and internal organizational challenges

30 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Carolina Mejía gains political support in La Vega

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is intensifying its territorial organization and administrative preparations ahead of the 2027 internal conventions and the 2028 general elections. Internal competition for the pr

Fatal shootings in San Francisco de Macorís

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: San Francisco de Macorís: Investigation into shooting death of Joel Salazar Gil

Two separate fatal shooting incidents have occurred in San Francisco de Macorís. In the first incident, Edgar Alberto Sánchez died from a gunshot wound to the head following a confrontation with his brother-in-law, Bray

Dominican Republic illegal fuel enforcement

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic authorities shut down illegal cardboard factory

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have conducted operations to dismantle clandestine fuel storage and distribution sites. In San Francisco de Macorís, the Specialized Body for Fuel Control and Merchandise Trade (CEC

San Francisco de Macorís urban development and planning

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: San Francisco de Macorís faces urban planning challenges

San Francisco de Macorís is facing significant challenges related to rapid urban growth and infrastructure demands. The Regional Development Council (CRD) has urged President Luis Abinader to prioritize the construction

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo 488th anniversary

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: UASD celebrates 488th anniversary and graduates 3,589 professionals

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) is conducting various commemorative activities to mark its 488th anniversary. Initial celebrations included the launch of the ‘La Madre Tierra nos habla’ (Mother Earth S

Dominican police reform amid rising fatalities and scrutiny

29 clusters · 191 sources · last updated 14 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

Dominican Republic public service strikes

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: San Francisco de Macorís paralyzed by 48-hour strike

In mid-October 2026, several regions in the Dominican Republic experienced 48-hour strikes organized by popular collectives to protest economic and utility issues. In Bonao, Monseñor Nouel province, protesters utilized

Homicide investigation in San Francisco de Macorís

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: San Francisco de Macorís police recover handgun linked to homicide

Authorities in San Francisco de Macorís are investigating the August 16, 2026, homicide of 27-year-old Joel Muñoz Almánzar, known as ‘El Jevo’, in the El Cercado sector. The Criminal Investigation Directorate (DICRIM) r

Regional Education Directorate 07 Risk Management Olympiad

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Regional Education Directorate 07 hosts first Risk Management Olympiad

The Regional Education Directorate 07 announced the inaugural Risk Management and Emergency Response Olympiad, a program designed to convert theoretical safety concepts into practical field competencies. The initiative,

Siglo 21–UCNE medical congress on oncology

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Siglo 21–UCNE Congress addresses comprehensive cancer care

The ninth edition of the IX Congreso de Medicina Siglo 21–UCNE opened at the Universidad Católica Nordestana in San Francisco de Macorís. The inaugural sessions focused on humanizing oncological care, emphasizing the emo

Community medical missions in Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Fundación Monseñor Felipe Bello to host medical mission in Jarabacoa

Community medical missions have been conducted in various regions of the Dominican Republic to provide healthcare services to underserved populations. In San Francisco de Macorís, the Duarte Area Health Management and t

Police operations and criminal investigations in Barahona

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Barahona police report voluntary surrender of eight individuals

Law enforcement in Barahona, Dominican Republic, has conducted multiple operations targeting various criminal activities. In late September, the National Police arrested nine individuals of various nationalities for op