Three Latin American governments that moved against Chinese commercial interests over the past year were named in a White House report on Thursday, which accused Chinese exporters of routing goods through third countries…
Sheinbaum’s mañanera in 60 seconds 💰 All CAC Games medals to get cash prizes: Conade chief Rommel Pacheco announced that every medal won by Mexican athletes at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games — not just an…
Abbie Lainton was a 16-year-old British cheerleader from Swindon who died after a boat accident during a family holiday in the Dominican Republic. She was known for cheerleading, dancing and her bright personality. Her s…
Google reveals several new subsea cable initiative in the Americas New installations connect North, Central and South America Expansion strengthens Google's bid to create a global subsea network Google has announced thre…
Uruguay · Travel Key Facts Launch date First Punta Cana–Montevideo flight is March 3, 2027; the return leg departs March 4. Frequency Three weekly flights, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Direct route No stopover b…
Tulum’s Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport will regain five international connections during the 2026–2027 winter season, a sign of recovery from the destination’s tourism decline. Operations will begin in late…
Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced new cable links in the Americas on Tuesday, including one between Panama, the Dominican Republic and Chile, which is trying to establish itself as a regional digital hub.
Google announced Americas Connect, a subsea-cable expansion with Alisios connecting Chile, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, on August 11, 2026. The post Google’s Americas Connect Cable Will Link Chile, Panama and the…
The BCRD projects over US$50.2 billion in foreign-exchange earnings for 2026, a record driven by tourism, remittances, and exports. The post Dominican Republic Economy Set for Record US$50.2 Billion in 2026 appeared firs…
Puebla is for you if you like : Colonial history, sweeping mountains, racing while holding tortillas Mexico’s fourth-largest city, Puebla, has more going on beneath its colonial facades than most visitors realize. Its hi…
Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.
The Dominican Republic's most ambitious resort is bringing back its flagship culinary event, but the independent record on Michelin stars and 50 Best rankings tells a more complex story than the sales pitch. The post Cas…
Dominican Republic · Business Key Facts —The number. US$3,276.5 million of foreign direct investment in the first half of 2026, a record for any first half. —The growth. Up US$233.4 million, or 7.7%, on the same period l…
Germany needs to roughly quintuple its battery storage by 2030, and the capital to build it has to come from somewhere. Lava Network is now testing whether tokenized financing can be part of the answer. The protocol's To…
The Dominican Republic's national electricity grid recorded an all-time high demand of 4,203 megawatts on Monday, July 28, 2026, as a punishing summer heat wave and expanding economic activity pushed consumption past its…
The Dominican Republic's short-term rental inventory has exploded 226% since 2018, reaching nearly 57,000 properties. The boom is redirecting tourist spending away from traditional hotels and accelerating a long-awaited…
A new 12.5% US forced-labor tariff on Dominican goods took effect July 24; Santo Domingo is negotiating to reduce it. The post Dominican Republic Negotiates to Soften a New 12.5% US Tariff appeared first on The Rio Times…
The Dominican Republic's economy grew 6.4% in June, its strongest month of 2026, on a construction and mining boom. The post Dominican Republic’s Economy Grows 6.4% in June, Its Best Month appeared first on The Rio Times…
Dominican Republic · Economy Key Facts —Q1 2026 growth. Dominican Republic GDP expanded 4.1% in the first quarter, up from 2.2% in 2025. —Full-year target. The Central Bank projects 4.0-5.0% growth for 2026, with the IMF…
Dominican Republic · Business Key Facts —Event. Construexpo 2026 runs 21–23 May at the Blue Mall Punta Cana Convention Center with over 48 exhibiting companies. —Reforms. Minister Víctor Bisonó announced a new digital Si…