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Dominican Republic Will Close Its Border With Haiti Over Canal Dispute

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced that all borders with Haiti, including air, sea, and land borders, would close as a dispute over a canal continues.

Dominican Republic: Why Did President Luis Abinader Threaten To Shut Down Border with Haiti?

Dominican Republic To Seal Dajabon Border, Suspends Issuing Visas Following Canal Dispute With Haiti

Sep 11, 2023 10:16 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Dominican Republic may close its border with Haiti in the northern Dajabon province if the dispute over shared river water access remains unresolved soon, according to a government spokesperson on Monday.

Dominican Republic: Wander Franco Hit With 2nd Complaint Over Rumored Relationship With Minor

Aug 30, 2023 11:01 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Rays shortstop Wander Franco is under investigation in the Dominican Republic as a special prosecutor is examining a second formal complaint about his alleged involvement with a minor.

Dominican Republic: 1 Dead, 2 Missing as Tropical Storm Franklin Hits

1 Dead, 2 Missing as Tropical Storm Frankling Continues to Hit Dominican Republic

Aug 23, 2023 11:01 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

As Tropical Storm Franklin swept over the Dominican Republic, at least one man lost his life while flooding hit sections of the capital city and caused damage to infrastructure.

Zoe Saldana Net Worth: How Much Does the Dominican Republic's Favorite Daughter Have?

Aug 19, 2023 11:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Zoe Saldana has come a long way since growing up in the Dominican Republic as she is now one of Hollywood's most in-demand movie stars. Just how much is her net worth, though?

4 Cultural Dominican Republic Facts You Probably Don't Know

Aug 19, 2023 07:30 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Dominican Republic boasts a rich and diverse history that spans centuries, encompassing a blend of indigenous cultures, colonial influences, and struggles for independence.

Dominican Republic Explosion: Plastics Company To Blame for Blast, Officials Say

Aug 18, 2023 09:52 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Dominican Republic explosion in the city of San Cristobal, which killed 31 people, may have been caused by a plastics company, according to Dominican authorities.

Dominican Republic Explosion Death Toll Increases to 27

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Explosion Reaches 27 Including a 4-Month-Old Baby

Aug 16, 2023 11:46 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A tragic explosion in the Dominican Republic's small town of San Cristóbal on Monday resulted in the loss of over two dozen lives, including a four-month-old baby.

Dominican Republic Explosion Kills 3, Including 4-Month Old Baby, Dozens More Injured

Aug 14, 2023 11:59 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A massive explosion rocked a market in San Cristobal in the Dominican Republic, killing three people and injuring dozens of others.

Ray Liotta Cause Of Death Revealed by Dominican Republic Officials

May 09, 2023 06:05 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Officials in the Dominican Republic have revealed the cause of death of award-winning actor Ray Liotta one year after he died.

Zoe Saldana: Her Puerto Rican and Dominican Heritage

Zoe Saldana Ethnicity: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Apr 22, 2023 07:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Is she Black, Latina, or Indian? A lot of people are getting curious about Zoe Saldana's ethnicity.

Dominican Republic: Former Presidential Candidate Gonzalo Castillo Gets House Arrest After Corruption Case

Former Dominican Republic Presidential Candidate and Public Works Minister Gonzalo Castillo Sentenced to House Arrest for Corruption

Apr 04, 2023 11:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Dominican Republic continues its crackdown on corruption as former presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo was placed under house arrest by a judge for his role in illegal campaign financing.

Dominican Republic: The Country is Simply Crazy With Baseball