A dynamic summary of the most important news of the week for readers of Free Diaryin which the court cases and the role of Dominican Republic as a reliable partner of USA in the midst of its confrontation with Venezuela, they stood out among the most relevant issues, along with the presentation of the new dominican ID.
Santiago Court imposes prison sentences for digital scams on victims in the United States
He First Court of Instruction of the judicial district of Santiago imposed prison sentences to those involved in the cybercrime network dismantled under the so-called Operation Discovery 2.0. The criminal structure was found guilty of defrauding hundreds of elderly people in the USA through electronic fraud sophisticated.
In total, 17 natural persons and two legal entities They were convicted for their participation in the transnational criminal scheme. The penalties vary according to the role of each accused within the network.
Miguel Ángel Camilo Pérez, identified as one of the organization leadersreceived the highest sentence, with seven years in prison.
Other convicted persons, including Freddy William Urtarte and Juan Armando Vásquez Ramírezface penalties of four years of imprisonment for his connection with the group.
Additionally, several people involved received suspended sentences of prison, while the judicial process continue with others criminal responsibilities derived from the case.
The 12 protagonists who will mark the world in 2025
Free Diary published a count of the international figures that had the most impact on the global agenda during 2025. The list includes political leaders, cultural and emerging figures who influenced world events.
The information was one of the most viewed and sought after by newspaper readerswho also expressed their very diverse opinions through the social networks.
Among the prominent protagonists are figures such as policy Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machadocultural figures such as Rosalia with his album ‘Lux’, and political leaders such as donald trumpwhose decisions in the field of geopolitics dominated the international scene.
The selection also included Zohan Mamdaniwith relevance in political circles of New Yorkas well as other actors who led debates and key decisions in the year.
This count covers milestones in both policy as in culture and economyreflecting the multiple dimensions that configured the public perception global in 2025.
He editorial exercise of Free Diary is aimed at offering an overview of the most influential events of the year, with a focus on figures who transcended local contexts to have global impact.
US Air Force Squadrons Set Up at AILA
Two squads of the Air Force of the USA They installed a provisional air base in the Las Americas International Airport (AILA), reported Free Diary.
The forces deployed, belonging to the 921st Squadron Contingency Response and 621st Wing of Contingency Response, worked on enabling the track 17-35 for rapid aircraft operations and logistical support.
He 621st Wing provides capabilities in meteorology, securitylogistics and air traffic controlspecialized functions to support these types of deployments.
The dominican authorities have not disclosed official details about the definitive scope of these operations, while since USA it was indicated that the deployment supports missions against illicit drug trafficking in the region.
This movement is part of an intensification of the US military presence in it Caribbeanwhich includes other deployments and analysis of regional logistical support.
The coercive measures against Santiago Hazim and other defendants in the Senasa case
The opinion of preventive detention for 18 months to Santiago Hazimformer director of National Health Insurance (Senasa), along with six others accused Due to alleged administrative corruption, it also entered the list of the most searched and read news.
The accused will fulfill the extent in it Najayo Rehabilitation Center Men, while a woman linked to the case will be transferred to Najayo Women.
Three defendants who allegedly collaborated with the Public Ministry received house arrest with departure impediment and payment of economic guarantee.
The case, declared complex by the court, is linked to an investigation of the Public Ministry for alleged irregularities in Senasa that involve contracts and resource management.
In addition to the coercive measuresthe court granted the Public Ministry a period of eight months to present formal accusation against the accused.
JCE presented the ID with advanced technology that will begin to be delivered in April 2026
The Central Electoral Board (JCE) presented on Thursday the new format of the Dominican identity and electoral card, which will begin to be delivered in April 2026.
The new document incorporates latest generation technologies to align with international standards of security and authenticity, according to the institution.
The JCE reported that the ID will include robust anti-counterfeiting mechanisms and systems that facilitate the secure identification of the citizens.
This design is part of a broader process of modernization of the national identity that the JCE has been implementing with technical and regulatory support.
The planning also contemplates the progressive substitution of expired IDswith a schedule that covers deliveries and logistics towards 2026.
