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For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League Baseball's development pipeline remains a Wild West form of free agency

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Dominican officials cram thousands of inmates facing no charges into overcrowded prisons

They’re known as “frog men,” inmates who are forced to sleep on prison floors across the Dominican Republic, often next to overflowing toilets or holes in the ground that serve as one

The Independent UK

Surge In Haitian Deportations From Dominican Republic

Deportations from the Dominican Republic to Haiti raise human rights concerns and challenges for deportees, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and h...

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Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse as Dominican Republic ramps up deportations

Dominican officials have been deporting at least 10,000 Haitian immigrants a week under a harsh new policy widely criticized by civil organizations

The Independent UK

U.S. to Seize Another Aircraft Belonging to Venezuela's Maduro, the Second in Less Than Six Months

The announcement is expected to be made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Dominican Republic, the final stop of his five-nation tour of Central America

Latin Times

Maduro Claims a Third Term in Office In Venezuela as Opposition Leader Who Vowed to Challenge Him Is So Far Absent

Edmundo González Urrutia was last seen in Dominican Republic, He had promised to be sworn in as President of Venezuela on Friday

Latin Times

The Caribbean awaits: best excursions in Punta Cana

Discovering the natural wonders of the Dominican Republic is a must for anyone visiting this Caribbean paradise, and there’s no better way to experience its marine marvels than with a Punta Cana whale watching tour. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast or simply seeking a unique and memorable excursion, these tours…

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The Dominican Republic’s expulsion of thousands of Haitians shows the brutality of mass deportations

United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened mass deportations of undocumented migrants once his second term begins.

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Dominican Republic Deports Over 276,000 Haitians In 2024

Dominican Republic's mass deportation of Haitians in 2024 sparks controversy and humanitarian concerns.

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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco Faces Sexual Abuse Trial

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco faces trial in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse allegations involving a minor. MLB awaits trial outcome for potential ...

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Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

The Independent UK

Dominican Republic seizes 9.5 tons of cocaine, marking a new record

Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine

The Independent UK

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Dominican Republic prosecutors say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest over the weekend

The Independent UK

Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire

Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital

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Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in parking lot altercation involving guns

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was involved in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside and has been arrested

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Rays' Wander Franco Arrested in Dominican Republic Over Altercation Involving Guns

The 23-year-old shortstop is on indefinite administrative leave from MLB while awaiting trial in the D.R.

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Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration

The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 44th nation to join the United States' moon-exploration coalition.

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Dominican Republic starts mass deportations of Haitians and expels nearly 11,000 in a week

The Dominican Republic has deported or repatriated nearly 11,000 Haitians in the past week alone, fulfilling a pledge that it will do so weekly as neighboring Haiti scrambles to handle the influx, besieged by poverty and gang violence

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Over 100 Haitians Stranded at Sea by Smugglers Amid Rising Deportations from Dominican Republic

Dominican president, Luis Abinader announced on Wednesday the country will deport up to 10,000 Haitians a week, citing an 'excess' of immigrants

Sports Illustrated

Rays SS Wander Franco Will Be Tried For Sexual Abuse of Minor in Dominican Republic

The former All-Star has not played since 2023.

The Independent UK

Karl-Anthony Towns bringing youth basketball facility to Dominican Republic, his mother's homeland

Karl-Anthony Towns was born in New Jersey, went to college in Kentucky and has spent the entirety of his NBA career in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Dominican president warns of 'drastic measures' if anti-gang mission in Haiti fails

The president of the Dominican Republic has warned that his administration would take “drastic measures” to protect the country if a U.N.-backed mission in neighboring Haiti targeting gang violence fails

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Dominican Republic Open To Haiti Ties, Leader Tells US

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, who has championed a tough line on Haiti, told the United States on Friday that he was open to normalizing relations with its impoverished Caribbean neighbor as security improves.

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Second Plane Linked To Maduro Under Investigation In Dominican Republic

US seizes second plane linked to Venezuelan President Maduro in the Dominican Republic over alleged illegal acquisition and sanctions violations.

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Truck Crash Kills 10, Injures 17 At Dominican Bar

Tragic truck crash in Azua, Dominican Republic leaves 10 dead and 17 injured. Emergency responders aiding the wounded in this devastating incident.

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