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Chicken and bananas lead price increases in December

Although the year-on-year inflation in the country it was located in 4.95% in December 2025, remaining within the target range of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) of 4.0% ±

January 11, 2026

Dominican Republic

At the gates of the Christmas celebrations, the blackouts do not abate in Cuba

Up to 52% of Cuba could be without electricity simultaneously this Saturday

This Saturday, Cuba will face a day of prolonged blackouts on a national scale, with effects that during peak hours could leave more than 52% of the country without electricity service simultaneously,

January 10, 2026

Cuba

The US held “preliminary talks” about a possible attack on Iran, says the Wall Street Journal

According to the NGO Iran Human Rights, at least 51 people, including nine children, have died since the start of the protests in Iran. LIMA, Peru – The United States Government held

January 10, 2026

Cuba

El PLD y docentes dicen ‘no’ a la fusión de los ministerios educativos

The PLD and teachers say ‘no’ to the merger of educational ministries

Santo Domingo.- Teachers and leaders of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) rejected the proposed merger between the Ministry of Education (Minerd) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) during

January 10, 2026

Dominican Republic

The Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information is published in the Official Gazette

The Law of Transparency and Access to Public Information was published this Friday in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba, a key step for the implementation of a legal framework

January 10, 2026

Cuba

Immigration operation in Sabana Perdida ends in confrontation

Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) clarified the circumstances in which an incident occurred during a security operation immigration control made in the sector Lost Savannahafter the dissemination of images

January 10, 2026

Dominican Republic

The Ortega regime in Nicaragua frees dozens of political prisoners

The event occurs a few days after the releases in Venezuela and after recent pressure from the United States embassy in Managua. LIMA, Peru – The regime in Nicaragua has released “dozens”

January 10, 2026

Cuba

They continue this Saturday to search for the girl Brianna in Puerto Plata

Ten days after the disappearance of the girl Brianna Genao, which occurred last December 31 in the Barrero community, municipality of Imbert, important authorities of the child protection system, the National Police

January 10, 2026

Dominican Republic

Cubans in MLB: Andy Ibáñez goes to the Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers They agreed this Friday with the Cuban Andy Ibáñez on a contract for next season, and thus took another step to reinforce the squad in order to defend

January 10, 2026

Cuba

UN: Dominican economy will grow more than 3.5% in 2026

The economy of the Dominican Republic, along with that of Costa Rica and other countries in Central Americawill grow above 3.5% in 2026, supported by the domestic consumption and investment. This is

January 10, 2026

Dominican Republic

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