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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

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

Leaders at Ibero-American summit discuss Haiti, vow cooperation on environment

Leaders attending the Ibero-American Summit meeting in the Dominican Republic on Saturday discussed the need to address Haiti's deepening humanitarian crisis while vowing to cooperate on environmental issues.

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LatAm food crisis on the table at Ibero-American summit

Santo Domingo (AFP) - Addressing a food crisis affecting a fifth of Latin America's population featured high on the agenda of an Ibero-American leaders summit that started in the Dominican Republic on Friday.

AFP

Dominican government razes homes to erect wall on Haiti border

Dajabón (Dominican Republic) (AFP) - Leocadio Guzman is one of dozens of residents of La Mara in the Dominican Republic whose house was torn down by the military.

AFP

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

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.

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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

Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Puerto Rico will meet the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night from loanDepot Park in Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch World Baseball Classic

The WBC is back and on Saturday night we will see the Dominican Republic facing Venezuela in front of a jam-packed crowd in Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Livingston defender Luiyi de Lucas determined to win 'respect' of fans as he's set for first start

The Dominican Republic international has had to wait for his opportunity but is set for his first start in a LIvingston jersey tomorrow.

Daily Record

Leeds United news as Whites scouts spotted watching 'next Erling Haaland' amid rivals interest

All of the latest LUFC headlines as the Whites look to be expanding their options for their future transfer plans with a deal for the 19-year-old.

Leeds Live

Leeds United ace Junior Firpo meets Dominican Republic coach to discuss 'national team project'

Leeds United's Junior Firpo has met with the Dominican Republic's new head coach Marcelo Neveleff

Leeds Live

Immigration activists try to stop Allentown hospital from sending comatose woman out of the country

PHILADELPHIA — Immigration activists are trying to stop an Allentown, Pennsylvania, hospital from forcibly repatriating a desperately ill woman to her Dominican Republic homeland, saying the undocumented mother of two could die if sent away.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out for World Baseball Classic With Knee Injury

The Blue Jays star was slated to play for the Dominican Republic in the event.

Chicago Sun-Times

Whale mural at Lake Barrington business is artist Eddaviel’s statement on the environment

It’s “an exploration of the duality of life” and how “life is connected to water,” says the artist, who splits his time between Chicago and the Dominican Republic.

Foreign Policy

Haiti Is on the Brink of State Failure

From criminal gangs to elite corruption, cascading ills are almost entirely homegrown.

Tribune News Service

Young Slime Life trial judge signs off on wayward juror’s 30-page essay

ATLANTA — A potential Fulton County juror held in contempt after traveling to the Dominican Republic instead of returning to court last month was excused from service in the Young Slime Life gang case Monday after submitting the 30-page paper assigned by the judge.

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Convicted drug smuggler marries woman he met while doing 10 years in Caribbean jail

Paul Cains also fathered a child in the Dominican Republic prison where he was banged up after being caught with £500,000 worth of cocaine at Punta Cana Airport.

Daily Record

Scots drug smuggler ties the knot with woman he met while serving 10 years in Caribbean prison

Paul Cairns enjoyed a traditional Scots wedding to Dominican Republic native Carmen Rosa, with an accomplice his best man.

Tribune News Service

Mariners ‘pleased’ Luis Castillo won’t pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC

SEATTLE — Burned by injuries the last time the World Baseball Classic was played, the Mariners were understandably reluctant to let their staff ace pitch in the event this year.

Reuters

Guatemala to require visa for Dominicans amid spike in migrants

(Adds official correction noting category B, not C)

Tribune News Service

'Who doesn't want to be a Padre right now?' Ethan Salas, 16, eager to start pro climb.

SAN DIEGO — As he bounced from his native Venezuela to watching his brother play in the Arizona Fall League to the Padres' complex in the Dominican Republic to his introduction to Petco Park on Tuesday, one thing was as essential as the clothes and catching gear stuffed in Ethan…

France 24

Gold mining, a blessing or a curse for the Dominican Republic?

Latin America's largest gold mine is at the centre of a contentious debate. The Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic produces nearly 50 percent of the country's gold. But fifty years of industrial mining have transformed the once-isolated village of Cotui into a massive open-air mine. And the expansion…

Tribune News Service

YSL trial: Juror who left the country must write 30-page essay, judge rules

ATLANTA — A potential juror who traveled to the Dominican Republic on a business trip instead of returning to Fulton County court has been ordered to write a 30-page essay on the importance of jury service.

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