Diario Libre

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

• Dominican Republic Demands End to Police Kill-and-Bury Tactics · Dominican Republic officials criticize the police for using outdated tactics that result in extrajudicial killings disguised as shootouts.
• Dominican Education System Criticized for Failure Despite Public Investment · A Dominican journalist argues the education system fails students despite high public spending and societal participation.
• Dominican Republic Proposes Family Law Reform to Modernize Child Protection · Dominican Republic proposes reforms to the Family Law Book II to modernize child protection and recognize diverse family structures.
• Dominican Mining Stalemate Rooted in Divergent Trust and Evidence Standards · Analysis reveals Dominican mining deadlock stems from opposing definitions of evidence and trust rather than simple development versus environment conflicts.
• Dominican Republic's Deforestation: Invisible Infrastructure Lost Without Ceremony · Historical extraction and colonial logic caused Dominican deforestation, threatening water infrastructure and agriculture.
• Dominican President Abinader Launches Live Weekly Government Oversight Show · President Luis Abinader begins a new weekly live segment to supervise ministers and review public management indicators.
• US Treasury Yields Spike as AI Debt and Deficit Drive Rates Higher · US Treasury yields hit 30-year highs due to structural debt growth from AI and fiscal deficits, prompting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to announce bond buybacks.
• Historical account of 'aguateros' water carriers in 19th-century Dominican Republic · Historian Carmen Durán recounts the manual water distribution methods of Santiago and Salcedo before modern plumbing.
• Dominican President Abinader Appoints Victor Bisono Haza as Foreign Minister · President Abinader named Victor Bisono Haza Foreign Minister for his conservative regional ties and US connections.
• Dominican Columnist Warns Against Politics of Division Based on Origin · Aníbal de Castro argues Dominican politics must focus on merit rather than dividing citizens by socioeconomic background.
• Dominican Republic Homicide Rate Hits 14-Month High Amid Social Violence · Dominican Republic homicide rate reached its highest level in 14 months, with most deaths linked to social conflicts.
• Dominican General Juan Rodriguez Garcia Declared National Hero for Anti-Trujillo Sacrifice · Dominican Republic declared General Juan Rodriguez Garcia a National Hero for his financial and personal sacrifice against the Trujillo dictatorship.
• Dominican Justice Balances Speed and Legal Reasoning · Dominican legal experts urge judges to prioritize legal reasoning alongside efforts to reduce judicial delays.
• Dominican Health Minister Extends Rabies Vaccines to Pets · Dominican Republic's Health Minister confirms rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats in Ciudad Juan Bosch.
• Opera Gala Returns Nadine Sierra and Xabier Anduaga to Teatro Nacional · The Fundación Sinfonía Gala in Santo Domingo features soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Xabier Anduaga.
• Dominican Column Proposes Reducing Mayors to Technical Service Offices · A Dominican columnist argues municipal governments should be stripped of regulatory powers and reduced to technical service offices.
• Punta Cana Shifts Focus from Room Count to Experiential Tourism · Punta Cana's new hotel projects prioritize diverse experiences over simple room capacity to attract repeat visitors.
• Dominican 1966 Constitution Endured 28 Years Despite Authoritarian Origins · The 1966 Dominican Constitution, born from political maneuvering, remained in force for 28 years until reforms in 2010.
• Dominican Teachers Union Faces Criticism for Failing to Improve Education Quality · The Dominican Teachers Union is criticized for prioritizing job security over educational standards and teacher performance.
• Dominican Writer Angela Hernandez Wins International Horacio Quiroga Prize · Angela Hernandez Núñez wins the 2026 Horacio Quiroga International Prize for her short story collection.
• Analysis of Cuban Intelligence Presence and Diplomatic Shifts in the Caribbean · The article analyzes alleged Cuban intelligence operations and the Dominican Republic's alignment with US sanctions.
• Abinader Faces Final Stretch as Negative Perceptions Accumulate · Political analysis suggests President Abinader risks losing control as isolated issues merge into a perception of government failure.
• Venezuelan Public Sector Bloat Reaches 780,000 Employees Amid Clientelism · Venezuela's public employee count rose 35.4% in nine years, driven by political patronage rather than efficiency gains.
• Corporate Minutes Are the Only Proof of Board Decisions, Not Memory · Legal analysis warns that corporate minutes are the sole evidence of board deliberations, as memory fails in court.
• Memoir Recalls 1960s Dominican Political Activism and Friendship with Tony Thomen · Author recounts meeting Tony Thomen in 1960s Santo Domingo and their shared history in politics and environmental activism.
• Punta Cana Hotels Shift Focus from Rooms to Immersive Experiences · Dominican Republic's tourism sector pivots to selling immersive experiences rather than just hotel rooms to retain visitors.
• Dominican Peso Appreciation Fails to Lower Inflation in 2026 · Despite a 7.4% peso appreciation, Dominican inflation rose to 5.47% in the first half of 2026.
• 51-Year-Old Singer Cristian Castro Finishes High School · Famous Dominican singer Cristian Castro completed his high school education at age 51 and plans to study industrial design.
• Dominican Republic launches instant payment system to transform banking · The Dominican Central Bank introduces the SGPI system for instant, interoperable payments to modernize the national financial infrastructure.
• Colombian Lawyer Argues for Career Judge to Lead Supreme Court Amid Foundation Influence Concerns · A retired Colombian lawyer argues that a career judge, not an attorney, should lead the Supreme Court to ensure independence.