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Dominican Republic's Permit Reform Already Unlocked $5.6 Billion — Here's What Changed

Construction investment in the Dominican Republic jumped 157% to about $5.6B in H1 2026 as permit reform advances, but official figures don't fully agree.

Latin Times

The Dominican Republic's Rare-Earths Deal With Washington: What's Real, What's Revised, and What's Still Just a Promise

The DR-U.S. rare earths framework signed Sept. 10 is non-binding, sets no jobs figure, and Pedernales won't see a feasibility study until 2027.

Latin Times

Haiti's Diaspora in Chile Watches Washington Repeat a Cycle Santiago Knows Too Well

Nearly 200,000 returned to Haiti in 2026 — most from the Dominican Republic, not the U.S. Chile's Haitian diaspora explains why that gap matters.

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The Dominican Republic Signed a Haiti Cooperation Deal. Two Days Later, a Wall, Then a Raid — What Changed?

Days after a DR-Haiti cooperation pact, Santo Domingo broke ground on a new border wall and detained 58 Haitians — the real timeline, explained.

Latin Times

Dominican Republic, Haiti Pledge Closer Border Ties — What That Actually Means As Deportations Hit Record Pace

DR and Haiti pledged border cooperation Sept. 3 as Haitian deportations hit a record pace — what was agreed, and where the numbers don't add up.

Latin Times

US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic

U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic

The Independent UK

Watchdog calls for US import ban as forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields

A human rights group says that forced labor persists on massive sugarcane plantations across the Dominican Republic

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President Abinader and the Dominican Republic: Stability as a Competitive Advantage in the Caribbean

The Dominican Republic is beginning to stand out in the region for a signal markets increasingly value: stability. Data from the International Monetary Fund and the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic provide a measurable view of growth, inflation and external buffers during President Abinader's current term.

Latin Times

British girl who died on Caribbean family holiday was ‘killed in boat explosion’

Tourists on board the boat have described blast that left two dozen people injured in Dominican Republic

The Independent UK

Latest IMF and Trade.gov Updates Highlight Dominican Republic's Economic Outlook Under President Luis Abinader

According to Trade.gov's latest Country Commercial Guide, the Dominican Republic continues to stand out as the largest economy in the region, supported by an increasingly diversified market spanning tourism, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, logistics, financial services, and real estate.

International Business Times

Dominican Republic's zoo offers home for confiscated animals as seizures of exotic species soar

Confiscated illegal and smuggled animals are finding a new life in the Dominican Republic

The Independent UK

Nearly 1,700 tourists evacuated after fire destroys Dominican Republic resort

One tourist died in the fire and several others required medical assistance

The Independent UK

Watch: Fire engulfs beach hotel in Dominican Republic; 1 killed, 1,700 evacuated

A massive fire tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic's popular tourist destination of Bayahibe, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff, Reuters reported citing authorities on Friday.

The Times of India

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic's strict abortion ban

The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban

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Plane on the way to pick up MLB Legend Yadier Molina and his family crashes as it leaves for Texas

Footage from the Dominican Republic shows the jet scraping the runway on its rear wheels before erupting into flames

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Private jet crashes on runway during emergency landing at Dominican Republic airport

A private jet crashed on a runway during an emergency landing at an airport in the Dominican Republic.

International Business Times UK

Former Rays Star Wander Franco Found Guilty in Minor Exploitation Case But Escapes Jail Time

Wander Franco, former MLB star, found guilty of exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, avoids jail due to a judicial pardon, sparking widespread debate.

The Times of India

"He just kissed me": IShowSpeed left horrified as chaotic livestream moment explodes across social media

A viral clip from IShowSpeed’s Dominican Republic livestream has sparked massive online discussion after a fan unexpectedly tried to kiss the streamer during a crowded bus interaction. Security quickly intervened, while the shocked creator repeatedly questioned what was happening on stream. The chaotic moment spread rapidly across Reddit and X,…

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US Court Released Immigrant With a Murder Warrant Overseas After ICE Fails to Disclose Information

A US court released Bryan Rafael Gómez, an undocumented immigrant, without knowing he was wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic, raising questions about ICE's information-sharing practices.

Sports Illustrated

Will Smith Was Team USA’s Unsung Hero in WBC Win Over Dominican Republic

The U.S. catcher called a flawless game to guide his pitching staff to a remarkable win and put his country in the World Baseball Classic final.

Sports Illustrated

Juan Soto Boldly Claims Dominican Republic Is Best Team in World After Loss to USA

Team USA is marching on to the final after shutting down a historic offense.

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Three Crucial Decisions That Led to Team USA's 2-1 Win Over the Dominican Republic

The WBC semifinal swung on so many 50-50 moments.

Sports Illustrated

Aaron Judge Had Honest Statement About WBC Crowds vs. World Series Crowds

The Yankees star thinks the WBC crowds have been more electric than the World Series crowds.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Shuts Down Loaded Dominican Lineup to Advance to WBC Final

The U.S. held on to beat the Dominican Republic, 2–1, thanks to a heroic performance from its pitching staff.

Sports Illustrated

Awful Strike Three Call Ends Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC Clash in Controversial Fashion

Mason Miller struck out Geraldo Perdomo on an awful call to end Team USA’s World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against the Dominican Republic.

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