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The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

Rescuers are frantically searching overnight for more survivors in the rubble of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic’s capital

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Renowned Merengue Singer Rubby Pérez Dies in Nightclub Tragedy in the Dominican Republic

The artist was the main star of the show enjoyed by nightclubgoers. Rubby Pérez was one of the most prominent figures in Dominican merengue.

Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025

Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies After Roof of Nightclub Collapses

Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among at least 58 people to die after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed early Tuesday morning.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

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World Series champion Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens killed when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025

Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse

Former major league relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic where he was attending a merengue concert

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

What is known about the roof collapse at a club in the Dominican Republic that killed at least 44

The roof of an iconic nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic collapsed nearly an hour after a merengue concert killing at least 44 people and injuring at least 160

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

MLB stars Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco among the more than 100 killed in roof collapse at Dominican Republic club

At least 113 people died and more than 255 were injured in the incident which happened early Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

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Lawyer for Pro-Palestine Protestor Detained at Airport After Family Vacation: 'They're Attacking Attorneys'

A lawyer representing a pro-Palestine protester was detained by federal agents at Detroit Metro Airport after returning from a trip to the Dominican Republic despite being an American citizen.

Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025

Heartbreaking video shows rescuers searching Dominican Republic nightclub rubble after deadly roof collapse

Heartbreaking footage captures rescue teams searching for survivors in the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub after a deadly roof collapse.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

At Least 27 Dead In Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse

Rescuers raced to find survivors Tuesday among the rubble of a Dominican Republic night club where at least 27 people died and more than 150 were hurt in an early-morning roof collapse.

International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025

At least 18 dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

Rescue crews are continuing to search for survivors in the rubble at Jet Set in Santo Domingo

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse Leaves 18 Dead Amid Merengue Star Rubby Pérez Performance

More than 100 people are injured. Many are trapped in the rubble. Among the dead from the tragedy in the Dominican Republic is a governor.

Latin Times · Apr 8, 2025

At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

At least 18 people have died and more than 120 were injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities said

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Dominican Republic to crack down harder on migrants as Haitians flee violence

Dominican President Luis Abinader has announced more than a dozen measures to crack down on migrants who have entered the Dominican Republic illegally as people in neighboring Haiti flee a surge in gang violence

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

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Reason · Apr 5, 2025

Puerto Rico Pays More For American Energy Than Its Neighbor

Because of the century-old Jones Act, U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico must use overpriced, outdated ships to import American LNG—while the Dominican Republic enjoys cheaper energy from the same source.

Latin Times · Apr 4, 2025

Miami Film Festival Opens, Spotlighting Latin American Voices and South Florida Stories—with a Strong Dash of Hollywood

The 42 edition of the Festival has program packed with films from Cuba, France, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela to the Dominican Republic and Wynwood

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

American believed to be last person to see missing US student left the Dominican Republic

Joshua Riibe, a senior at St. Cloud University in Minnesota who is believed to be the last person to see missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic, has left the Caribbean island

Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025

Sudiksha Konanki Seen Vomiting at Hotel Bar Hours Before Disappearance in New Footage

New footage shows Sudiksha Konanki vomiting at a hotel bar just hours before she vanished in the Dominican Republic with person of interest Joshua Riibe.

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The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Search for US student in Dominican Republic intensifies with details from the man last to see her

The search for a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic intensified on Monday after a man questioned by authorities visited the beach where she was last seen and spoke with officials

International Business Times UK · Mar 17, 2025

Quick Facts About Joshua Riibe: What To Know About The Last Person Seen With Sudiksha Konanki

Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance in the Dominican Republic has led to intense scrutiny of Joshua Riibe, the last person to see her.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

Person of interest reveals his final moments with missing Pittsburgh student in Dominican Republic

Virginia police previously clarified that Joshua Riibe – the last person to see Sudiksha Konanki – is currently not a suspect

Latin Times · Mar 14, 2025

Florida Is Playing a Key Role In Supplying Guns To Gangs Wreaking Havoc In Haiti

Recent weapons seizures in the Dominican Republic have exposed new, sophisticated smuggling routes supplying weapons to Haitian gangs

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

What to know about US student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break

Investigators are continuing the search for a college student from Virginia who vanished earlier this month while visiting the Dominican Republic

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Pittsburgh college student’s disappearance in the Dominican Republic being treated as an accident, police say

Police say the man who last saw the 20-year-old student is ‘cooperating’ with the investigation and is not a suspect

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Police in the Dominican Republic say FBI joins search for US student who vanished on spring break

Police in the Dominican Republic say the FBI has joined the search for a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing nearly a week ago while on spring break in the tourist town of Punta Cana

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