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Alleged assassination plot against President Abinader

Overview

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 Congress in Santo Domingo.

The Public Ministry has linked at least 10 individuals to the suspected structure. Delvinson De la Cruz Sosa, who was arrested in San Francisco de Macorís, is accused of coordinating the actions. Investigators seized electronic devices and chemical substances during raids, including approximately 6.4 pounds of potassium nitrate. A 57-page case file identifies several other suspects, including Michael García, Sucette Franshelle Miqui Salcedo, and others. Investigators allege the group used digital platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram to coordinate the preparation of explosives and track the president’s movements.

One individual, painter Leomar Antonio Brens Brito, surrendered to police and denied involvement, claiming his connection to the suspects was strictly professional. President Abinader stated that while he faces inherent risks, his security system is adequate.

A judicial hearing is scheduled for Tuesday in San Francisco de Macorís to determine coercion measures for 29-year-old De la Cruz Sosa. Prosecutors allege he was part of a network that used a Telegram group named “Trinitarios Élite” to coordinate the assault. The Public Ministry has filed charges related to terrorism and threats, which could carry sentences of up to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors are currently seeking three months of preventive detention while investigations continue to identify other potential participants.

Entities

San Francisco de Macorís · Delvinson De la Cruz Sosa · Luis Abinader · Dominican Republic · National Congress

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Dominican Republic: Coercion hearing set for man accused of plotting attack on President Abinader

    A Dominican court will hear a coercion request for Delvinson de la Cruz Sosa, accused of plotting a terrorist attack against President Luis Abinader via a Telegram group.

  2. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Dominican Republic authorities investigate alleged terrorist plot against President Abinader

    Dominican authorities are investigating at least 10 people for an alleged terrorist plot against President Luis Abinader, reportedly planned for Constitution Day celebrations.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 58 sources
    Dominican Republic authorities thwart alleged plot against President Abinader

    Dominican authorities arrested a man for allegedly planning a terrorist attack against President Luis Abinader for November 6. Separately, 674 cans of suspected cocaine disguised as beans were seized in Caucedo

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