🇩🇴 Diario Libre
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About Diario Libre
Diario Libre was founded on May 10, 2001, by entrepreneur Arturo Pellerano. In July 2023, Grupo Puntacana acquired all shares of Grupo Diario Libre, with Aníbal de Castro assuming the presidency and Haydée Kuret de Rainieri becoming vice president.
Diario Libre was established as the Dominican Republic's first free newspaper and has developed into a multiplatform news outlet. The publication describes itself as a source of independent, truthful, and objective information, and it is noted for being the only newspaper in the country to audit its circulation, indicating a commitment to transparency. While the outlet aims for objectivity, the broader media landscape in the Dominican Republic is marked by concentrated ownership and challenges to press freedom, including intimidation of journalists and the existence of criminal defamation laws, though some provisions have been struck down. The provided headline sample covers a range of topics from national news and economy to sports and opinion.
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Dominican athletes to be celebrated with caravan and concert after winning 150 medals
- Dominican athletes won 150 medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games, exceeding expectations. - The Ministry of Sports announced a celebratory caravan and concert in Santo Domingo on Sunday…
Dominican Republic grapples with rising fuel costs amid Middle East conflict
- Dominican Republic faces rising fuel costs due to international conflicts, with premium gasoline and optimal diesel prices increasing up to RD$51 per gallon in the first eight months of 2026. - The …
Expert questions new provinces, citing increased state costs
- An expert questioned the creation of two new provinces in the Dominican Republic, citing potential increases in public spending and bureaucracy. - The proposed provinces, Santa Lucía and Matías Ramó…
2030 Central American and Caribbean Games without a host city
- The host city for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games remains undefined after the closing ceremony of the 2026 Santo Domingo Games. - Luis Mejía, president of Centro Caribe Sports, mention…
Used books survive digital age as affordable option
- Used books offer a valuable and affordable way to access knowledge and extend the life of existing copies. - Bookstores, particularly in areas like the Paseo de la Lectura in the Dominican Republic,…
Abinader to head ruling party amid statute reforms
- President Luis Abinader is expected to become the new president of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) on Sunday. - The party is holding a delegate assembly to elect new authorities, with Ab…
Dominican Republic's August 16: A day of political renewal and historical commemoration
- August 16th is a significant date in the Dominican Republic, marking the start of a new institutional, political, and social phase, including the installation of congressional leadership and preside…
Santo Domingo 2026: Flame extinguished but spirit 'remains very much alive,' says president
- Dominican President Luis Abinader closed the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, highlighting sports as a tool for unity. - The games, commemorating the 100th anniversary of t…
U.S. Senate approves 3-year extension for HOPE/HELP programs benefiting Haitian textiles
- The U.S. Senate approved its version of a Continuing Resolution, extending HOPE/HELP programs for Haitian textiles for three years. - These programs allow Haitian textile products to enter the U.S. …
Dominican Republic launches Tilorí Binational Market construction as part of 'Frontera Fuerte' strategy
- The Dominican government has begun construction of the Tilorí Binational Market as part of the "Frontera Fuerte" strategy. - The project aims to organize and modernize informal cross-border trade be…
Atlantic cyclone activity increases as hurricane season peaks, Dominican meteorologists warn
- The Dominican Institute of Meteorology warned of increased Atlantic cyclone activity as August marks the peak of the season. - Two tropical waves are being monitored for development, but conditions …
Iran Presents Demands on Strait of Hormuz
- Iran has presented a list of demands to the United States for the reopening of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. - Key demands include an end to the naval blockade, lifting of sanctions…
Court upholds pre-trial detention for suspect in Santiago Mayor's office fraud case
- A court in Santiago, Dominican Republic, upheld the pre-trial detention of Suleiny Esther Amador, a key suspect in an electronic fraud case involving the transfer of RD$3.4 million from the Santiago…
Dominican Republic is bicampeon of softball in the Central American Games
- Dominican Republic secured its second consecutive gold medal in men's softball at the Central American and Caribbean Games. - The team defeated Venezuela 5-1 in the final, with Elías Valerio hitting…
Shooting in Villa Jaragua leaves two dead, two injured
- A shooting at a bar in Villa Jaragua, Dominican Republic, resulted in two deaths and two injuries. - The deceased were identified as Gerinson Paulino Pérez Méndez, 54, and Juan Diego Sena Matos, 21;…
Joe Biden's cancer is 'very painful,' son reveals
- Hunter Biden revealed that his father, former U.S. President Joe Biden, is suffering from a "very painful" and "debilitating" form of prostate cancer. - The former president was diagnosed with aggre…
Valerio, González lead Dominican Republic to Central American Games softball gold
- Elías Valerio hit two home runs, driving in four runs and scoring three, to lead the Dominican Republic to a 5-1 victory over Venezuela in the men's softball final of the Central American and Caribb…
Court frees suspect in Santiago City Hall fraud case
- A court in Santiago changed the pre-trial detention of Suleiny Esther Amador, accused in a fraud case involving RD$3.4 million from the Santiago City Hall, to release under economic bail. - The frau…
Central American Games: Crismery Santana returns to the podium
- Crismery Santana won two medals for the Dominican Republic in the over 86 kg category of weightlifting at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. - She secured a silver medal in t…
Man accused of killing nephew after dispute over sneakers
- A 26-year-old man, Javier Camacho Lizardo, died after being stabbed during a family argument in Moca, Dominican Republic. - The victim was allegedly stabbed by his 39-year-old uncle, Francisco Lizar…
Santo Domingo 2026 Games wind down with softball final, closing ceremony on horizon
- The XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo are concluding after 16 days of competition. - The final day features the men's softball gold medal match between the Dominican Republic…
La Cuaba residents protest landfill for 100 days, citing environmental threats
- Residents and merchants in La Cuaba, Dominican Republic, are protesting the installation of a landfill. - They claim the project threatens water sources, agriculture, the environment, and the local …
Truck and bus crash in Punta Cana kills one, injures others
- A 26-year-old man died and at least two others were injured in a collision between a garbage truck and a bus in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - The victim, Wilmer Dionel Martínez Sosa, was the dri…
Dominican Republic's 'Reinas del Caribe' win seventh straight volleyball crown undefeated
- Dominican Republic's women's volleyball team, the 'Reinas del Caribe,' secured their seventh consecutive championship at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - The team achie…
Colombia has regained U.S. confidence, says Vice President amid $1 billion aid plan
- Colombia's new Vice President José Manuel Restrepo stated the country has regained U.S. confidence under the new administration. - This assertion follows the U.S. State Department's announcement of …
Virginia company releases sterile mosquitoes to combat disease threat
- A Virginia company, Bee Safe Mosquito Control, is releasing sterile male mosquitoes carrying the Wolbachia bacteria into residential areas to combat disease-carrying insects. - This initiative, the …
Jorge Frías's Seat Vacant: How Will His Replacement Be Chosen?
- Jorge Frías, a representative for the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) in Santo Domingo Este, has passed away at age 67. - His death leaves a vacancy in the Chamber of Deputies, which will now selec…
Dominican Ministry of Energy Reforests in Cotuí
- The Dominican Ministry of Energy and Mines, along with other state institutions and Barrick Pueblo Viejo, conducted a reforestation and cleanup drive in Cotuí. - The initiative involved planting 240…
Can Dominican Republic hold onto fourth place?
- Dominican Republic is in a tight race for fourth place in the medal standings at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. - They hold a slim one-gold-medal lead over Venezuela, despite Venezuel…
Messi's father dies at 68
- Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died Friday night at age 68 in Rosario. - He had been hospitalized for a long illness, with sources close to the family confirming his death. - The A…
Dominican Republic faces hot Saturday with showers and Saharan dust
- Saturday in the Dominican Republic will be hot with scattered showers and a significant presence of Saharan dust. - Initial morning showers are expected in several eastern and central provinces. - A…
Dominican women's 4x400m relay wins gold, sets national record
- Dominican Republic's women's 4x400m relay team won gold at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. - The quartet set a new national record with a time of 3:28.48, beating Colombia…
How would the map of the Dominican Republic change if two new provinces were created?
- Two proposed bills in the Dominican Republic aim to create two new provinces: Santa Lucía and Matías Ramón Mella. - These changes would alter the political map and the ranking of the country's large…
Jicomé firefighters face eviction risk and deteriorating station
- Firefighters in Jicomé, Dominican Republic, risk eviction from their borrowed station, which is in poor condition. - The building, used for over a decade, is owned by a private individual demanding …
Dominican Republic climbs to fourth place at Central American and Caribbean Games with boxing success
- Dominican boxers secured seven gold medals, propelling the country to fourth place in the Central American and Caribbean Games. - The Dominican Republic's overall medal count reached 145, surpassing…
Saúl Mena wins Dominican Republic's first eSports gold at Central American Games
- Saúl Mena, a world champion in Street Fighter, won the gold medal in eSports at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - Mena becomes the first Dominican to win an eSports gold medal at thes…
Volunteers cherish pleasant experiences and memories from the Games
- Over 6,000 athletes from 37 countries competed in the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games, which concluded on August 8 after 16 days of competition. - Volunteers, including many young people, …
Dominican boxing achieves perfect night with seven gold medals at Central American Games
- Dominican boxers achieved a perfect record in their finals at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, winning seven gold medals. - This success significantly boosted the Dominic…
Dominican Republic's Queens of the Caribbean win volleyball gold at Central American Games
- The Dominican Republic's women's volleyball team,
Volunteers cherish rewarding experiences and memories from the Games
- Over 6,000 athletes from 37 countries competed in the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games, which concluded on August 8 after 16 days of competition. - Volunteers, including many young people a…
Leonel Fernández to swear in new Fuerza del Pueblo members, visit Duarte province
- Leonel Fernández, president of the Fuerza del Pueblo party, will swear in new members this weekend. - The agenda includes events in Santo Domingo and the province of Duarte. - Fernández will also co…
Marysabel Senyú defends high jump title, wins gold at Santo Domingo 2026 Games
- Dominican athlete Marysabel Senyú won the gold medal in the high jump at the Santo Domingo 2026 Games with a leap of 1.93 meters. - This victory marks her second consecutive gold in the event, havin…
Haiti gang force seeks air transport; Dominican presidential origins reviewed
- Haiti's new Gang Suppression Force requested additional air transport to improve troop mobility and speed up operations against criminal organizations controlling roads. - The force faces logistical…
Penélope Polanco wins karate gold for Dominican Republic at Santo Domingo 2026 Games
- Dominican karateka Penélope Polanco won the gold medal in the women's -61 kg kumite at the Santo Domingo 2026 Games. - She defeated Venezuela's Claudymar Garcés 8-7 in a closely contested final. - P…
Suspect arrested for throwing bottle during Marileidy Paulino's gold medal race
- Dominican Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz announced the arrest of a suspect who threw a plastic bottle onto the track during Marileidy Paulino's 400m final at the Santo Domingo 2026 Games. - The inciden…
Far-right leader Abelardo de la Espriella inaugurated as Colombia's new president
- Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia's new president, vowing to end peace negotiations and combat guerrillas and drug traffickers forcefully. - De la Espriella, who hol…
Agramonte claims 800m gold for Dominican Republic at Central American Games
- Ferdy Agramonte won the gold medal in the 800-meter race at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. - His victory, with a time of 1:46.07, narrowly defeated Venezuela's Jose M…
Is beer a healthy drink? Dominican experts weigh in
- Beer is a significant part of Dominican social identity, often consumed during social gatherings and as a way to unwind. - Despite popular beliefs, many claims about beer's health benefits, such as …
Dominican Republic tax authority collects over RD$81 billion in July 2026
- The Dominican Republic's tax authority (DGII) collected RD$81,475.1 million in July 2026, a 6.5% increase from the previous year. - Year-to-date collections from January to July 2026 reached RD$596,…
Dominican Deury Corniel soars to impeccable gold in Kite Surf
- Dominican athlete Deury Corniel Javier secured a gold medal in Kite Surf at the Caribbean Games. - Corniel dominated the competition, winning 14 out of 16 races and finishing with 13 net points. - T…
Central American Games: MenaRD poised for esports gold in Street Fighter 6
- Dominican esports player Saúl Mena, known as MenaRD, dominated his opponents in Street Fighter 6 at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games. - Mena advanced to the semifinals undefeated, winnin…
Dominican Government Raises Fuel Prices Amid International Volatility
- The Dominican government announced fuel price increases for the week of August 8-14, 2026, with premium gasoline and optimal diesel rising by 3 pesos per gallon, and regular gasoline and diesel by 2…
Katy Perry to Debut in Dominican Republic at Festival Presidente
- American pop superstar Katy Perry will make her debut performance in the Dominican Republic in December 2026 as part of the Festival Presidente. - Perry confirmed her participation via an Instagram …
Dominican athlete wins silver medal, dedicates it to her mother battling cancer
- Dominican athlete Evelina Minaya won a silver medal in the long jump at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - Minaya dedicated her medal to her mother, who is battling termi…
Dominican life expectancy soars since 1950, with women living longer
- The Dominican Republic has seen a significant increase in life expectancy since 1950, with women living longer than men. - Infant mortality has drastically decreased, contributing to the overall ris…
Man Faces Periodic Court Appearances for Looting Store During Fire
- A man faces periodic court appearances for looting a store during an August 1 fire. - Luis Javier Castillo de la Rosa is the only one of 17 arrested individuals processed so far. - Videos of the loo…
Dominican executive sues Yankees for $10 million after bat incident
- A Dominican health executive residing in New York is suing the Yankees and Yankee Stadium for $10 million after being hit by a broken bat. - The incident occurred on June 2, when a bat flew into the…
Dominican leader fears judiciary distrust in judge selection
- A political leader in the Dominican Republic expressed concern over a perceived lack of trust in the selection process for the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM). - Francisco Domínguez Brito a…
Trump ally De la Espriella takes Colombia presidency, vows crackdown
- Abelardo de la Espriella, an ultrarightist lawyer and ally of Donald Trump, assumes the presidency of Colombia on Friday. - De la Espriella, who is 48 and also holds U.S. nationality, will be sworn …
US pilot program in Dominican Republic requires immigrant visa applicants to post large bonds
- The U.S. Department of State is piloting a new program in the Dominican Republic requiring some immigrant visa applicants to post a bond of $100,000 or more. - This pilot program aims to ensure appl…
Dominican Republic busts alleged drug ring using east coast for South American shipments
- Dominican authorities arrested 11 people in an operation targeting a drug trafficking ring that allegedly used the country's east coast to receive shipments from South America. - The operation, name…
Teenager kills seven in Thailand school shooting before suicide
- A 14-year-old boy killed his grandparents and five others at his school in Thailand. - Authorities revised the death toll to seven, including the perpetrator who died by suicide. - The student was d…
Dominican Republic opens period for objections to Supreme Court judges' performance reports
- The National Council of the Judiciary (CNM) has opened a period for objections to the performance reports of 11 Supreme Court judges. - Interested parties can submit objections until August 14, 2026…
Dominican Republic to be first country where US charges bond for residency
- The U.S. will pilot a program in the Dominican Republic requiring certain immigrant visa applicants deemed at risk of becoming a public charge to post a bond. - Announced August 5, the Public Charge…
US implements immigrant visa bond pilot in Dominican Republic
- The U.S. has launched a pilot program in the Dominican Republic requiring certain immigrant visa applicants to post a bond, deeming them potential "public charges." - This measure, effective August …
Thalia Terrero wins gold eight years later
- Dominican karateka Thalia Terrero won the gold medal in the -55kg category at the Central American and Caribbean Games. - Terrero overcame personal challenges, including a previous failure in 2018 a…
Dominican Congress considers creating two new provinces
- Two legislative initiatives propose creating new provinces in the Dominican Republic. - One bill seeks to make Las Matas de Farfán a province named Santa Lucía, while another aims to create Matías R…
ID renewal flyer causes confusion in Dominican Republic
- Citizens renewing their IDs in the Dominican Republic are receiving a flyer with PUK and PIN codes, but many are not getting it or understanding its purpose. - The flyer is intended for a future, vo…
Electoral Board Sanctions Firm Over Off-Season Election Surveys
- The Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board (JCE) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against polling firm ACD Media for allegedly publishing election surveys outside the legal period. - The…
Dominican athletics leads gold medal haul at Santo Domingo 2026 Games
- Dominican athletics has secured 11 gold medals, surpassing its previous record for total medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games. - The country has won 18 medals overall (11 gold, 4 silve…
Dominican Queens of the Caribbean eye seventh straight JCC gold
- The Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 to advance undefeated to the JCC finals. - They will compete for their seventh consecutive gold medal against Colombi…
AI designs synthetic viruses to combat bacteria
- Researchers at Stanford University have used artificial intelligence to design and synthesize novel, functional bacteriophage genomes from scratch. - Some of these AI-generated phages were tested an…
PRM to Present Single Slate Led by President Abinader
- The ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) has agreed to present a single slate of candidates for its leadership. - President Luis Abinader will head the slate, which is set to be approved by deleg…
Trump's New Bid to Limit Birthright Citizenship Targets "Birth Tourism"
- President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order attempting to restrict birthright citizenship. - The order targets children born to mothers who travel to the U.S. specifically to give birth,…
Dominicans Face Extradition to U.S. for Drug and Murder Charges
- Dominican authorities have authorized the extradition of two citizens, Fidel Antonio Knight Cerda and Mario Elvin Jáquez, to the United States. - Knight Cerda faces charges related to drug trafficki…
Fuerza del Pueblo advances toward elections with Leonel Fernández
- Fuerza del Pueblo, led by Leonel Fernández, held a national meeting to assess its organizational strengthening and growth strategy for upcoming elections. - The party's "Organizational Revolution" a…
Jean André Pumarol handed over to authorities amid judicial proceedings
- Jean André Pumarol has been handed over to authorities following a court decision that overturned a previous ruling and imposed three months of preventive detention. - Pumarol is accused in the 2025…
Dominican women's 4x100 relay wins gold, sets regional record
- The Dominican Republic secured its 11th gold medal in athletics at the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. - The women's 4x100m relay team won gold with a time of 43 seconds, se…
Estefanía Hernández explains the true meaning of musical success
- Music industry specialist Estefanía Hernández stresses that an artist's work doesn't end with a song's release but continues with communication, community building, and establishing a unique identit…
Dominican immigration to prosecute those who obstruct operations
- Dominican immigration authorities will pursue legal action against individuals who obstruct their operations, assault staff, or assist irregular migrants. - The director of the General Directorate o…
US researcher develops AI capable of inventing languages
- U.S. researcher Morris Alper has developed an AI model called 'ConlangCrafter' that can create entire languages, complete with grammatical rules and coherent sentences. - The AI generates a structur…
Dominican Republic's Women's 4x100 Relay Sprints to Gold, Setting New Regional Record
- The Dominican Republic's women's 4x100m relay team won gold at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - Their winning time of 43 seconds set a new regional record. - Liranyi Al…
Dominican Republic's Men's 4x100 Relay Team Smashes Record to Win Gold
- The Dominican Republic's men's 4x100m relay team won gold at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - Their winning time of 37.98 seconds set a new competition record. - The vi…
Dominican Republic Awards 1,500 International Scholarships, Prioritizing STEM and Administration
- The Dominican Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) awarded 1,500 international scholarships, primarily in administration, engineering, and technology. - The government alloc…
Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso claims third gold at Central American Games
- Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso won the gold medal in the 200-meter race at the Central American and Caribbean Games. - This marks Alonso's third gold medal of the games, having also won the 100 m…
Dominican electoral board probes polling firm over survey publication
- The Dominican Central Electoral Board (JCE) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against polling firm ACD Media for allegedly publishing electoral surveys outside the permitted period. - The JCE c…
US to expand social media checks for more visa types
- The U.S. Department of State will expand its social media review to include more visa applicants, including foreign media representatives and certain Canadian and Mexican citizens entering for busin…
Dominican court orders trial for man accused in fatal stabbing attack
- A Dominican court has ordered Jean André Pumarol to stand trial for a fatal stabbing attack on neighbors. - Pumarol's defense argued that the mental health facility where he will serve pretrial dete…
Dominican Thalía Terrero wins karate gold at Central American Games
- Dominican karateka Thalía Terrero won gold in the -55kg kumite category at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - Terrero defeated Cuba's Baurelys Torres 10-3 in the final, d…
Four Supreme Court judges decline evaluation process
- Four Supreme Court of Justice judges have declined to participate in the evaluation process for their positions. - The latest to resign was judge Manuel Herrera Carbuccia, who submitted his resignat…
Dominican-born Congressman Espaillat rules out independent bid, vows to 'save' Democratic Party
- Congressman Adriano Espaillat has ruled out running as an independent candidate in the upcoming New York elections. - Espaillat, a Democrat, stated his commitment to the party and the need to "save"…
Texas oil rises 2.75% to $77.29 amid Strait of Hormuz deal hopes
- Texas Intermediate oil (WTI) rose 2.75% to $77.29 per barrel as investors await a US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz. - The market is closely watching negotiations after the US indicated a potenti…
Dominican President to attend Colombian inauguration in Cali
- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic will attend the presidential inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella in Cali, Colombia. - Abinader will hold meetings with other heads of state and…
Dominican Republic wins gold in team kata at Central American Games
- Dominican Republic secured a gold medal in the team kata event at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026. - The team, featuring María Dimitrova, Belén Guzmán, Perla Peralta,…
Dominican court orders new trial for man in fatal stabbing case
- A Dominican court has ordered a new trial for Jean André Pumarol Fernández for the fatal stabbing of a neighbor. - The appeals court overturned a previous decision that had cleared him, citing a psy…
Vehicle parts thefts spark concern in Santo Domingo Norte urbanization
- Residents of the San José urbanization in Santo Domingo Norte are reporting a rise in vehicle parts theft. - A video circulating online shows a masked individual stealing taillights from a parked mi…
Bottles thrown at track during Marileidy Paulino's record-breaking race at Santo Domingo Games
- Two bottles were thrown onto the track during the women's 400m final at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games. - The incident occurred as Dominican athlete Marileidy Paulino wa…
Family highlights Román Ramos's legacy and commitment to Dominican Republic
- The family of Román Ramos Uría, co-founder of Grupo Ramos, celebrated his legacy and commitment to the Dominican Republic. - Ramos Uría, who died on August 5, 2026, was recognized for his business a…
Dominican Republic must boost human capital, digital, and sustainability to keep tourism lead, ex-minister warns
- The Dominican Republic must focus on improving its human capital, digital transformation, internal mobility, and sustainability to maintain its leading position in regional tourism. - Tourism has ev…
Haitians expelled from San Víctor after farmer's murder
- Residents of San Víctor, Espaillat province, expelled Haitian citizens and burned their belongings after an farmer was found murdered. - The victim, José Castillo Bello, was discovered with multiple…
