Diario Libre

209 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Feller Rate reaffirms Alaver's A- credit rating citing financial strength · Feller Rate confirmed Alaver's A- rating and stable outlook due to strong financials and risk management.
• Dominican Energy Minister Rules Out Immediate Electricity Tariff Hike · Dominican Republic's Energy Minister Joel Santos stated that no immediate process exists to adjust electricity tariffs.
• US Oil Majors Profit Billions from Iran War; US Prepares Financial D-Day · US oil giants Exxon and Chevron profit billions from Iran conflict while US plans financial offensive against Tehran.
• Alibaba Plans $10.2 Billion Stock Issuance to Fund Global AI Expansion · Alibaba announced plans to issue HK$80 billion in new shares to finance its global artificial intelligence ambitions.
• Dominican Agrotienda Sanut hosts 6,000 visitors at fifth farm weekend event · Agrotienda Sanut's fifth 'farm without leaving the city' event attracted 6,000 families to learn about agriculture.
• Banreserva Credit Portfolio Surpasses RD$60 Billion in Tourism Sector · Banreservas reports its tourism credit portfolio exceeds RD$60 billion, supporting development in Punta Bergantin.
• Dominican Republic Government Electrifies Eight Mountain Communities with Solar Projects · The Dominican government installed solar systems in eight rural communities in Pedro Santana, investing over 63.3 million pesos.
• Dominican Republic Inaugurates Punta Bergantin Welcome Center to Boost Tourism · Dominican officials inaugurated a new Welcome Center in Puerto Plata to attract investment and boost regional tourism.
• Latin America Energy Inflation Hits 8.03% in June Amid Middle East Tensions · OLACDE reports Latin America's energy inflation reached 8.03% in June, driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and fuel price spikes.
• Banreservas to Finance New Residential Projects in Punta Bergantin · Banreservas announced financing for new residential developments in Punta Bergantin, Puerto Plata.
• Men Retain Dominance Over Dominican Corporate Leadership, ONE Report Shows · A 2025 ONE report reveals men lead 77.7% of Dominican companies while women hold only 15.9% of top positions.
• Dominican Government Raises Gasoline and Diesel Prices by RD$3 Amid Global Refined Fuel Cost Surge · Dominican authorities attribute a RD$3 price increase in gasoline and diesel to higher global refining costs driven by the Iran conflict.
• Dominican merchants denounce goods bound for Haiti sold locally · Exporters in Dajabon allege goods declared for Haiti are being sold in the Dominican Republic without customs clearance.
• J.P. Morgan Plans to Expand Investments in Dominican Republic · J.P. Morgan executives intend to increase investments in the Dominican Republic following a meeting with the Central Bank governor.
• Dominican Government Raises Regular Fuel Prices by 3 Pesos · Dominican government increases regular gasoline and diesel prices by 3 pesos while freezing premium fuel costs.
• Dominican Customs Seizes 7.3 Million Items; Trade Grows 9.4% in 2026 · Dominican Customs Director Nelson Arroyo reports 7.3 million seized items and a 9.4% rise in trade for the first seven months of 2026.
• Dominican State Opposes Taking Over Falcondo Miners' Debt · The Dominican government's fund opposes a state takeover of unpaid wages owed to 86 former Falcondo mining workers.
• Dominican Energy Minister Joel Santos Takes Charge at CUED to Cut 39% Power Losses · Energy Minister Joel Santos assumes CUED presidency to address critical 39% electricity loss rates in Dominican Republic.
• Debt Interest Costs Surpass Education Spending in Dominican Public Budget · In 2025, debt interest payments became the largest line item in the Dominican Republic's public spending, exceeding education.
• Bond Markets Punish Fiscal Irresponsibility in Global Debt Crisis · Global bond markets warn governments of fiscal risks as yields hit multi-year highs.
• Dominican Central Bank Governor Highlights Economic Resilience in Meeting with Bladex Executives · Dominican Central Bank Governor Héctor Valdez Albizu highlights the country's economic resilience during a meeting with Bladex executives.
• 46% of Public Investment in Transportation During First Half of 2026, Report Shows · Ministry of Hacienda y Economía reported 46% of public investment in transportation during first half of 2026
• Punta Cana Airport Deploys AI to Combat Smuggling · Punta Cana International Airport implements SeeTrue AI technology to detect contraband and undeclared currency.
• AILA Parking Tickets Now Payable via QR Codes on Mobile · Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI launches QR code payment system for AILA airport parking.
• Unrecognized Credit Card Charges Trigger Fraud Alerts for Users · Journalist Sergio Cueto warns that unrecognized credit card charges can lead to debt and credit history damage.
• Dominican Republic Transport Sector Leads Public Investment in First Half of 2026 · Dominican Republic's transport sector recorded the highest public investment execution in the first half of 2026.
• Dominican President Confirms Héctor Valdez Albizu as Central Bank Governor · President Luis Abinader officially confirmed Héctor Valdez Albizu as governor of the Dominican Central Bank for a two-year term.
• Dominican Republic Launches AI-Integrated Road Signage Plan with $1.2 Billion Investment · The Dominican Ministry of Tourism unveils a national plan to modernize road signage for 213 destinations with AI integration.
• Dominican Republic: 84% of Households Rely on Bottled Water for Drinking · Census data reveals 84.3% of Dominican households use bottled water as their primary drinking source despite high public tap water coverage.
• Dominican Industry Sales Outpace Production in Q2 2026 · Dominican industrial sales grew faster than production in the second quarter of 2026, according to the AIRD.