Dominican Republic

New York City hosted the largest maritime gathering in US history for America's 250th birthday, featuring ships from 20 countries and two active-duty US Navy ships. The event, organized by Sail4th 250, included a parade of tall ships and public tours of naval vessels from July 3 to July 8, 2026.

The Dominican Republic sold its first green bond, raising $750 million from international investors. The bond was priced at 6.70 percent, attracting six times the demand compared to the amount offered.

The Dominican Republic holds a 10 percent stake in Guyana’s onshore Berbice oil block, with six months to begin fieldwork before operations must start by late 2026. The stake was acquired without upfront cash through state refiner Refidomsa.

ESPN retracted a story linking former Bears defensive tackle Mike Pennel to the death of Dominican woman Carli Franchesca Guzman Roche after Pennel's representatives provided documentation proving he was not in the Dominican Republic when she disappeared. Pennel's lawyer stated his client was in Denver in September 2021 and shared surveillance footage showing trespassers on his Dominican property, which police had not previously seen.

A 25-year-old woman met a Dominican man on Hinge, but raised concerns about his suspicious behavior, including claiming ignorance of her U.S. origin despite no location changes. She has been in daily contact with him for months, and despite red flags, she plans to visit him alone in the Dominican Republic in August. Her family fears she may be a victim of a romance scam or dangerous situation.

Back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and prompting tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. The quakes, centered near Morón, caused widespread damage, with residents reporting collapsed structures and emergency vehicles responding to injuries.

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitudes, struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts for the Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Authorities reported injuries and urged emergency response coordination, while residents described intense shaking and structural damage.

President Luis Abinader signed Law 30-26, increasing the tax rate for the Dominican Republic's largest companies to 30% from 27% for three years. The law targets firms with annual revenue exceeding 1 billion pesos (about $17 million), affecting just under 1% of companies, including foreign entities.

A massive fire nearly destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of 1,690 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and several others required medical assistance. The fire spread rapidly due to wind and a thatched roof, with the cause under investigation.

A massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town of Bayahibe resulted in at least one Italian tourist's death and several injuries. Over 1,690 people were evacuated from the area.

A massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town of Bayahibe resulted in at least one tourist death and several injuries, prompting the evacuation of 1,690 people. The incident occurred on Friday.

A large fire has almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists.

A deadly fire at the Wyndham Dominicus Beach hotel in Bayahíbe, Dominican Republic, killed at least one person. The resort is located in La Altagracia Province, approximately 40 miles west of Punta Cana.

A massive fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic's Bayahibe killed at least one Italian tourist, Francesca Valentino, and injured nine others. Authorities evacuated 1,690 tourists, citing rapid fire spread due to flammable palm roof structures and wind. Guests were relocated to nearby undamaged hotels, and tourist activities in the area remain operational.

A massive fire destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and several others required medical assistance. The cause is under investigation, with authorities noting rapid fire spread due to wind and thatched roofing.

Francesca Valentino, an Italian woman, was killed in a fire at a Dominican Republic resort that forced 1,700 people to evacuate. She was visiting the island where she previously met her husband.

A massive fire nearly destroyed the Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of 1,690 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and several others required medical assistance. The fire spread rapidly due to wind and a thatched roof, though the nearby Dominicus Palace resort remained undamaged.

A fire at a four-star beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed one woman and forced the evacuation of about 1,700 tourists, destroying most of the hotel.

A massive fire destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and several others required medical assistance. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities citing rapid spread due to wind and a thatched roof.

A severe fire, referred to as an inferno, has devastated a beach resort in the Dominican Republic. The incident caused significant damage to the resort area.

A massive, out-of-control fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic killed one person and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff. The blaze, described as a 'raging inferno,' occurred on Friday.

A tourist died after a major fire destroyed the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. Smoke billowed from the resort following the incident.

Massive fire destroyed Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic, leading to the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists. An Italian tourist died, and the cause is under investigation, with authorities noting rapid fire spread due to wind and a thatched roof. A nearby Wyndham resort, Dominicus Palace, remained undamaged.

At least one person is dead after a massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, according to officials.

A massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic, resulting in at least one death. Officials confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday.

A massive fire occurred at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic, resulting in one death and several injuries, according to local officials.

A fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic resulted in one death and several injuries on Friday, according to local officials.

One person was killed and several others injured in a fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic. Local officials confirmed the incident occurred on Friday.

The Dominican Republic has proposed a fiscal plan to Congress that would raise the top corporate tax rate to 30% for its largest companies, following a failed reform attempt two years ago. The plan targets the country's biggest firms for increased taxation.

The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died from leukemia in 2012 after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed cancer treatment due to her pregnancy is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban. Civil society groups, including a Christian organization, argue the ban violates rights to life, health, and equality, seeking legal exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, fetal abnormalities, or threats to the woman’s health.

Jamaica is negotiating with the U.S. to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks under a proposed agreement with the Department of Homeland Security. The move faces opposition in Jamaica over security and social risks, while the U.S. has used similar arrangements to deport over 19,000 people to third countries, including Mexico and other Caribbean and African nations.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the prolonged detention of a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic by ICE, who was held for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that unreasonably prolonged detention requires a bond hearing with 'clear and convincing evidence' from the government. The Supreme Court also questioned whether the immigrant's 2020 release renders the case moot.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records and whether they are entitled to a bond hearing. The case, Genalo v. Black, centers on a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that unreasonably prolonged detention requires a bond hearing with 'clear and convincing evidence' from the government.

The Supreme Court will decide whether noncitizens can be detained for extended periods without bond hearings, following a case involving two green card holders convicted of aggravated felonies. A federal appeals court in New York ruled in 2024 that due process requires bond hearings for prolonged detention, but the Trump administration appealed, arguing the decision was misguided.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case (Genalo v. Black) involving a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction, with an appeals court ruling that prolonged detention requires a bond hearing. The Court is also considering whether the immigrant's 2020 release makes the case moot.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records, specifically Genalo v. Black, which concerns a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months without a bond hearing. The case centers on whether such detainees are entitled to bond hearings to assess flight risk or community danger.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case involving the prolonged detention of immigrants with criminal records, specifically Genalo v. Black, which concerns a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that unreasonably prolonged detention requires a bond hearing where the government must demonstrate the individual is a flight risk or danger to the community.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens with criminal records, specifically whether they are entitled to bond hearings. The case, Genalo v. Black, centers on a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. The court also questioned if the immigrant’s 2020 release renders the case moot.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the prolonged detention of noncitizens by ICE, specifically legal immigrant Genalo from the Dominican Republic, who was detained for 21 months after an assault conviction. An appeals court previously ruled that 'unreasonably prolonged' detention requires a bond hearing, but the Supreme Court questioned if the immigrant's 2020 release rendered the case moot.

The owners of a Santo Domingo nightclub where a roof collapse killed 236 people and injured over 100 will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter, a judge ruled. Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, siblings and owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to 2 years in prison.