The Latest Breaking News from Dominican Republic

From the child of undocumented parents to a star principal, here's how this educator thrives at her toughest job

PHILADELPHIA — Some people might say Diana Garcia came from very little: Her parents were undocumented immigrants from Dominican Republic who sometimes lacked the money to buy clothes for the family. They never stepped foot in their children's school buildings — they didn't speak English, and they didn't feel welcome.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 21, 2023

Politician gets house arrest in Dominican corruption case

A judge in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered an ex-presidential candidate held under house arrest and two former high-ranking officials jailed while awaiting trial in a record $347 million embezzlement case

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Matt Wallace sends Ryder Cup message to Luke Donald with brilliant first PGA Tour victory

Matt Wallace is emerging as a contender for Luke Donald's European Ryder Cup team this September after securing his maiden PGA Tour victory in the Dominican Republic

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Corales Puntacana Championship Purse, Prize Money And Field 2023

Chad Ramey returns to defend his trophy as the PGA Tour heads to the Dominican Republic

Golf Monthly · Mar 22, 2023

Leeds United's mini pre-season plan and Junior Firpo's Spain vs Dominican Republic battle

Junior Firpo interview: LeedsLive speaks to Leeds United's defender about the club's international break plan and his own situation on that stage with Spain and Dominican Republic eligibility

Leeds Live · Mar 21, 2023

Dominican police arrest 19 in high-profile corruption case

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested 19 people in a sweeping corruption case that accuses a well-known former presidential candidate and three former officials of embezzling nearly $350 million and illegal campaign financing

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration

New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

Mets' Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win

All-Star closer Edwin Díaz of the New York Mets was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Puerto Rico bests Dominican Republic in win-or-go-home World Baseball Classic pool play finale

MIAMI — It should have been a routine single — a play that, on this day, would still have been more than enough to bring life to the crowd.

Miami Herald · Mar 16, 2023

Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic the right place — and time — to embrace Miami's diversity

MIAMI — So much of what there is to appreciate and embrace about Miami — the passion, the diversity, the love of a good party — was in loud, colorful display Wednesday as the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico met at Marlins Park in a winner-take-all game to reach the…

Miami Herald · Mar 16, 2023