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Dominican Republic to start 2nd phase of vaccination against Covid-19

Published on: May 1, 2021
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Santo Domingo, May 1 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña announced in the capital that the country will advance to the 2nd phase of vaccination against Covid-19 with the incorporation of people over 50 years old to the process.

Dominican Rep extradites Luciano Scibilia accused of pedophilia

Published on: April 20, 2021
08:29

Santo Domingo, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Italian Luciano Scibilia, 74, included in Europol's list of 19 most dangerous 'sex offenders' internationally sought after, was extradited to Italy after being tracked down and arrested in the Dominican province of Samaná.

Presidents of Guatemala and Dominican Republic visit Spain

Published on: April 19, 2021
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Madrid, Apr 19 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Republic's President Luis Abinader and Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei begin on Monday an official visit to Spain before attending the Ibero-American Summit in Andorra.

19 Diphtheria cases confirmed in Dominican Republic

Published on: April 15, 2021
07:36

Santo Domingo, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Republic´s Public Health Minister Daniel Rivera confirmed that 19 cases of Diphtheria were reported in the country.

Luis Mejia inspects possible venue for Central American Games

Published on: April 14, 2021
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Santo Domingo, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) The president of Centro Caribe Sports, Luis Mejia, traveled on Wednesday to El Salvador at the head of a commission that will assess that nation as a possible venue for the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games.

Dominican Republic announces arrival of Sinovac vaccines

Published on: April 14, 2021
09:18

Santo Domingo, Apr 14 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Public Health Minister Daniel Rivera said on Tuesday that a new batch of Sinovac vaccines will arrive in the country in the coming days to continue with the National Vaccination Campaign.

Five arrested and 447 cocaine packages seized in Dominican Republic

Published on: April 13, 2021
09:19

Santo Domingo, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) with the support of the Military Security at the Multimodal Port Caucedo and under the coordination of the Attorney General's Office, seized 447 allegedly cocaine packages, in an inspection conducted Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

At least 26 people died for consuming adulterated beverages

Published on: April 9, 2021
13:26

Santo Domingo, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) At least 26 people have died in the Dominican Republic until Friday after consuming adulterated alcoholic beverages despite authorities' warnings and bans.

Dominican Senate approves extension of state of emergency

Published on: April 9, 2021
08:08

Santo Domingo, Apr 9 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Republic Senate passed to extend 45 other state of emergency days due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Luis Abinader congratulates Dominican journalists

Published on: April 5, 2021
13:21

Santo Domingo, Apr 5 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader on Monday congratulated press professionals on the commemoration of National Journalists' Day.

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