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Dominican Republic religion explained: Catholics are about half of Dominicans, evangelicals grow and faith shapes law. Facts for US readers. The post Religion in Dominican Republic Explained appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Army says it detained 12,556 Haitians at the border in 26 days, with 4,909 cases in its 4th Infantry Brigade area. The post Dominican Army Detains 12,556 Haitians appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican migration agents found close to 700 irregular foreigners on farms in six provinces on 15 and 16 October, about 520 of them at one tomato farm. The post Dominican Checks Find Nearly 700 Migrants appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican Republic history from Columbus to 2026: independence in 1844, two US interventions, the Trujillo dictatorship and today's tourism-led democracy. The post Dominican Republic History Explained, From Origins to 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic ordered three men sent to US courts on murder, cocaine and fraud charges, in decrees signed by the vice president. The post Dominican Republic Extradition Order for 3 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican winter flights add 88,000 seats to about 1.9 million, with JetBlue, American and Arajet growing US routes, the airport operator says. The post Dominican Winter Flights Add 88,000 Seats appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Geraldo Perdomo, Ezequiel Durán and José Soriano are the four Dominican finalists for the 2026 Gold Glove Awards. The post Dominicans Land 4 Gold Glove Finalist Spots appeared first on The Rio Times.
Job offers in Russia have pulled Dominican men towards the war in Ukraine. Here is how the scheme works, what officials say and what is still unknown. The post Russia War Recruitment Scams: How Dominicans Are Lured appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican Republic culture explained: merengue, bachata, writers, baseball stars, film and carnival, and the key figures US visitors should know in 2026. The post Dominican Republic Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who holds power in the Dominican Republic: Abinader, his ministers, Congress, courts, police and military, and the open race to succeed him in 2028. The post Dominican Republic Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican authorities seized 46.9 million illegal medical products, including expired and fake drugs, worth about US$8.7 million in Santo Domingo Este. The post Dominican Republic Seizes 46 Million Medical Products appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic sold a record US$12.02 billion of goods abroad in the first nine months of 2026, and the United States was its biggest buyer by far. The post Dominican Republic Exports Hit Record US$12 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic moves its Constitution Day holiday from Friday, 6 November, to Monday, 9 November 2026. What US visitors and expats should know. The post Dominican Constitution Day Closures on 9 November 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Families of Dominicans in Russia say the men left for civilian jobs and ended up in military training. The government now counts 22 formal cases. The post Dominican Republic Seeks 22 Citizens in Russia’s War appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey charged a Dominican-born woman, 24, with noncitizen voting in 2022 and unlawfully obtaining US citizenship. The post Dominican-Born New Jersey Woman Charged Over 2 Votes appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic plans four power tenders of at least 2,500 MW, including batteries, from late 2026, with openings for US gas and investors. The post Dominican Republic to Tender 2,500 Megawatts of Power appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican renewable energy drew about US$900 million in foreign investment in early 2026, the energy minister said, as the country targets storage. The post Dominican Republic Says Renewables Drew US$900 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
Twenty Dominican Supreme Court candidates faced public hearings on Tuesday, as a council led by President Abinader seeks a new court president. The post Dominican Republic Hears 20 Supreme Court Hopefuls appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican police spokesman says there is no order to kill fugitives, after 55 of September's 125 homicides were deaths in alleged shootouts with officers. The post Dominican Police Deny Kill Order After 55 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Dominican court in Santiago must now decide whether 13 people and five companies face trial over phone scams that cost older Americans about US$5 million. The post Dominican Republic Charges 13 Over US Grandparent Scam appeared first on The Rio Times.
A US Coast Guard cutter saved 61 migrants off the Dominican Republic, while 10 people from an earlier wreck near Mona Island are still missing. The post US Coast Guard Saves 61 Migrants Off Dominican Republic appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic fiscal deficit hit US$3.18 billion by 25 September, 67% of the 2026 plan, as the opposition warns of a wider 2027 gap. The post Dominican Republic Deficit Reaches US$3.2 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
An OMSA audit by the Dominican Republic's Comptroller General flags a US$1.8 million fuel gap, unbooked income and undocumented per diems at the bus firm. The post Dominican Republic Audit Finds US$1.8 Million Fuel Gap at State Bus Operator OMSA appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Dominican Republic migration audit could not locate 150 vehicles at the migration agency and flagged US$9.3 million in purchases outside the annual plan. The post Dominican Republic Migration Audit Cannot Find 150 Agency Vehicles appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominicans recruited for Russia's war: a Russian embassy attaché told protesting families in Santo Domingo on 1 October that the mission will investigate. The post Dominican Republic: Russian Embassy Says It Will Look Into Dominicans Recruited for War appeared first on The Rio Times.
An OECD integrity study finds the Dominican Republic meets 78% of rules on paper but 22% in practice, and has no lobbying law. What changes next. The post Dominican Republic Integrity: OECD Says Rules Are Strong but Enforcement Lags appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic central bank lifted its policy rate to 5.50% from 5.25% on 30 September, its first rise since 2022, citing oil and supply shocks. The post Dominican Republic Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 5.50% From 5.25% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dominican Republic debt interest reached RD$234.6 billion by 18 September 2026, just above education spending, though schools keep the larger budget. The post Dominican Republic Debt Interest Passes Education Spending by 18 September appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Dominican Republic has warned citizens about Russian job offers after recruits reached the Ukraine front. What is known, and what is still unclear. The post Dominican Republic Warns of Russian Job Offers as Recruits Reach the Front appeared first on The Rio Times.
Diesel in the Dominican Republic rose for a second week, to US$4.55 a gallon. Corner-shop owners say freight costs are up and food prices may follow. The post Dominican Republic Diesel Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Corner Grocery Shops appeared first on The Rio Times.