Diario Libre
137 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Dominican Banking Regulator Launches Financial Literacy Campaign · Dominican Republic's Superintendencia de Bancos launches 'Organiza tu bolsillo' campaign to improve public financial planning skills.
- Punta Cana Airport Honors Airlines and Partners for 2025 Operational Excellence · Punta Cana Airport awards top airlines and ground handlers for safety, service, and operational performance in 2025.
- Texas Crude Oil Stabilizes at $68.69 Per Barrel Amid US-Iran Tensions · WTI crude oil prices stabilize near $68.69 as US-Iran tensions persist one week after attacks.
- Dominican Gas Stations Challenge Banks Over High Credit Card Fees · Dominican fuel retailers demand government intervention to reduce 2.5% credit card commissions.
- Vice President Raquel Peña Promises Fuel Station Credit Card Agreement · Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña promises a solution to fuel station credit card payment disputes.
- Dominican Republic Tourism Rebounds in June with 4.9 Million Visitors in First Half · Dominican Republic tourism grew 6% in June, reaching 4.9 million visitors in the first half of 2026.
- Dominican Republic Raises Check and Transfer Tax to 0.20% Starting July 3 · New tax on checks and electronic transfers in the Dominican Republic increases from 0.15% to 0.20% effective July 3, 2026.
- Tesla Surpasses 2025 Q2 Sales Record with 25% Global Volume Increase · Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2 2026, a 25% increase driven by European growth.
- Education Dominates Dominican University Enrollment with 21.1% Share · Education is the most studied major in Dominican universities, accounting for over 21% of all matriculated students.
- Dominican Republic Attracts 2.6% of Latin America's Foreign Direct Investment in 2025 · The Dominican Republic captured 2.6% of regional FDI in 2025, ranking below Costa Rica but above Guatemala and Panama.
- Dominican Inequality Low but Low Wages Stem from State Intervention, Not Gini · Dominican Republic's low inequality stems from low overall wealth, not equitable distribution.
- Altice VP Mauricio Salazar: RD's Tech Adaptability is a Key Business Strength · Altice VP Mauricio Salazar highlights RD's rapid tech adoption and AI's transformative role in business efficiency.
- Dominican President Awards Rensa Solar Best Solar Company at 2026 Americas Investment Forum · President Luis Abinader honored Grupo Rensa Solar as the top solar energy company in the Dominican Republic during the 2026 Americas Investment Forum.
- Latam Launches Direct Flight Route Between São Paulo and Punta Cana · Latam inaugurates a new direct flight connecting São Paulo and Punta Cana to boost tourism and bilateral ties.
- Dominican Republic Joins BCIE Class A Shareholder Group · Dominican Republic enters BCIE Class A shareholder tier, increasing capital to $10 billion.
- Central American Bank Regulators Focus on AI and Cybersecurity Risks · Central American banking supervisors convened to address AI impacts and cybersecurity resilience.
- Dominican Minister Sanz Lovatón Courts Spanish Semiconductor Investors · Dominican Republic Minister Sanz Lovatón pitches the nation as a nearshore hub for semiconductor manufacturing to Spanish industry leaders.
- Dominican Republic Tobacco Exports Surge to $1.359 Billion in 2025 · Dominican Republic tobacco exports rose 41% over six years to $1.359 billion, driven by production growth and new investments.
- Dominican Republic Ranks Second Globally in Budget Transparency · The Dominican Republic scores 82/100 in the 2025 Open Budget Survey, trailing only Brazil.
- Dominican MICM Partners with Uber Eats to Boost SME Growth · Dominican Republic's MICM and Uber Eats sign deal to support local SMEs with discounts and tech tools
- Construction Costs in Dominican Republic Drop in May 2026 · Tools and material costs for construction fell in May 2026, lowering the overall direct cost index.
- Ajiza Agroindustrial Wins Top Quality Award in Dominican Republic · Ajiza Agroindustrial receives Gold Award for Excellence in Medium-Sized Service Companies
- World Bank Unifies Dominican Republic Representation Under New Lead · World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón to unify leadership across its Dominican Republic operations.
- Arajet Eliminates $10 Tourist Card Fee for Dominican Passengers · Arajet successfully removed the automatic $10 tourist card fee for Dominican residents in the diaspora from its booking systems.
- Guatemala and Dominican Republic Launch Trade Forum to Boost Economic Ties · Guatemala and the Dominican Republic formally launch a trade forum to strengthen bilateral commerce and investment.
- Dominican Republic Passes Energy Council Presidency to Belize · Dominican Minister Joel Santos transfers CME-SICA leadership to Belize after first half of 2026.
- Dominican Startup Planix Uses AI to Boost Mipyme Access to Private Sector Procurement · Planix platform leverages AI to connect Dominican Mipymes with private sector procurement opportunities
- Sky High Dominicana Partners with Plaza de la Salud to Boost Medical Tourism · Sky High Dominicana and Plaza de la Salud formalize alliance to facilitate international medical tourism in the Caribbean.
- Dominican Republic Hosts First-Ever CARIFORUM-EU Joint Council Meeting · President Luis Abinader opens historic CARIFORUM-EU summit in Santo Domingo focusing on trade diversification.
- Dominican Republic Approves Economic Growth and Tax Simplification Plan · Dominican Republic Congress approved a fiscal plan to boost growth and simplify taxes amid global economic pressures.