/tags/dominican-republic Dominican Republic en-US WLRN Thu, 23 May 2024 13:52:18 GMT /americas/2024-05-23/dominican-president-abinader-wins-reelection-in-a-landslide In election results made official Tuesday night, President Luis Abinader easily won his reelection bid, helped by restrictions on Haitian migrants, a vibrant economy and an anti-corruption drive. Thu, 23 May 2024 13:52:18 GMT /americas/2024-05-23/dominican-president-abinader-wins-reelection-in-a-landslide Simon Romero and Hogla Enecia Pérez | The New York Times /americas/2024-05-21/dominican-republic-haitian-migrants The Dominican Republic has taken a hard-line stance with Haitian migrants, even as spiraling gang violence drives people to flee. Analysts hope that stance will soften. Tue, 21 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-05-21/dominican-republic-haitian-migrants Megan Janetsky | Associated Press /americas/2024-01-26/cosmetic-surgery-dominican-republic The CDC did not say how common these deaths are or whether they are more common in the Dominican Republic. It does suggest steps that medical tourists should consider before traveling to get work done. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:54:24 GMT /americas/2024-01-26/cosmetic-surgery-dominican-republic Associated Press /americas/2024-01-03/dominican-republic-sex-education-kids To spare girls from child marriage and teen pregnancy, some activists have developed “teenage clubs”, which gather adolescents to talk about sexual and reproductive rights, self-esteem, gender violence, finances and other topics. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMT /americas/2024-01-03/dominican-republic-sex-education-kids María Teresa Hernández | The Associated Press /americas/2023-11-02/the-biden-administration-pushes-for-more-us-latin-america-trade-seeking-to-lessen-chinese-influence President Joe Biden is trying to increase trade with Latin America. The Democrat is meeting with the heads of the Dominican Republic and Chile as part of a broader effort to disrupt China’s dominance in global manufacturing. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:31:53 GMT /americas/2023-11-02/the-biden-administration-pushes-for-more-us-latin-america-trade-seeking-to-lessen-chinese-influence The Associated Press /americas/2023-10-10/dominican-republic-trade-haiti The Dominican Republic government says it will temporarily allow the trade of essential Dominican products, including food and medications, on the border with Haiti. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:12:12 GMT /americas/2023-10-10/dominican-republic-trade-haiti Associated Press /americas/2023-09-15/dominican-republic-closed-borders-haiti-canal-dispute It was unclear how long the rare closure of the borders will last, with Dominican President Luis Abinader saying the measure will remain in place “as long as necessary.” Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:53:02 GMT /americas/2023-09-15/dominican-republic-closed-borders-haiti-canal-dispute Martín Adames Alcántara, Danica Coto /americas/2023-09-14/dominican-republic-haiti-latin-america-immigration-borders The president of the Dominican Republic says he will close all borders with neighboring Haiti starting Friday despite a flurry of last-minute meetings to prevent him from taking such action. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:01:07 GMT /americas/2023-09-14/dominican-republic-haiti-latin-america-immigration-borders The Associated Press /americas/2023-09-13/dominican-republic-suspends-visas-for-haitians-threatens-to-close-border The president of the Dominican Republic says he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians, and he is threatening to shut down land, air and sea traffic between the two neighbors over their latest dispute. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:27:29 GMT /americas/2023-09-13/dominican-republic-suspends-visas-for-haitians-threatens-to-close-border The Associated Press /weather/2023-08-23/tropical-storm-franklin-haiti-dominican-republic Tropical Storm Franklin is unleashing heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic after making landfall in the country’s southern region. The Civil Defense agency said the storm killed one person on Wednesday. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:27:29 GMT /weather/2023-08-23/tropical-storm-franklin-haiti-dominican-republic Martín Adames Alcántara, Danica Coto| Associated Press