Dominican Republic

Country Dominican Republic
Capital Santo Domingo
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Peso(DOP)
Languages Spanish

Santo Domingo

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Introduction

Explored and claimed by Christopher COLUMBUS on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland. In 1697, Spain recognized French dominion over the western third of the island, which in 1804 became Haiti. The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821 but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844. In 1861, the Dominicans voluntarily returned to the Spanish Empire, but two years later they launched a war that restored independence in 1865. A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative rule followed, capped by the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas TRUJILLO from 1930-61. Juan BOSCH was elected president in 1962 but was deposed in a military coup in 1963. In 1965, the United States led an intervention in the midst of a civil war sparked by an uprising to restore BOSCH. In 1966, Joaquin BALAGUER defeated BOSCH in an election to become president. BALAGUER maintained a tight grip on power for most of the next 30 years when international reaction to flawed elections forced him to curtail his term in 1996. Since then, regular competitive elections have been held in which opposition candidates have won the presidency. Former President (1996-2000) Leonel FERNANDEZ Reyna won election to a new term in 2004 following a constitutional amendment allowing presidents to serve more than one term, and was since reelected to a second consecutive term.

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Dominican Republic - Wikipedia
Dominican Republic - CIA World Fact Book
Dominican Republic - BBC
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Empowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEmpowering rural women through innovative public policies in the Dominican Republic  Food and Agriculture Organization

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IAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers - IAEAIAEA Supports the Dominican Republic to Enhance Radiation Protection of Workers  IAEA

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Dominican Republic's largest private power producer advancing 815MW renewable pipeline - BNamericasDominican Republic's largest private power producer advancing 815MW renewable pipeline  BNamericas

New Hyatt Secrets Resort in Dominican Republic - THP NewsNew Hyatt Secrets Resort in Dominican Republic  THP News

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 - NewsonairDominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221  Newsonair

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Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades - The HinduDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse: Families await loved ones as hope of finding survivors fades  The Hindu

2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university - World Trade Organization2025 News items - WTO Chairs Programme activities launched at Dominican Republic university  World Trade Organization

Dominican Republic Ambassador Discusses Tourism And Trade Relations With China At CIFTIS - Travel And Tour WorldDominican Republic Ambassador Discusses Tourism And Trade Relations With China At CIFTIS  Travel And Tour World

Central America and Dominican Republic: Regional Intergovernmental Organizations strengthen national disaster risk reduction financing strategies - UNDRRCentral America and Dominican Republic: Regional Intergovernmental Organizations strengthen national disaster risk reduction financing strategies  UNDRR

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Over 450 people participate in Church-sponsored family race in the Dominican Republic - Church NewsOver 450 people participate in Church-sponsored family race in the Dominican Republic  Church News

Liquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic - TotalEnergies.comLiquefied Natural Gas: TotalEnergies will supply 400,000 Tons of LNG per year for 15 years in the Dominican Republic  TotalEnergies.com

WIPO Strengthens IP Ecosystems in the Dominican Republic and the CATI-CARD Region - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationWIPO Strengthens IP Ecosystems in the Dominican Republic and the CATI-CARD Region  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

Natura Announces Sale of Avon Operations in Central America and the Dominican Republic - Direct Selling NewsNatura Announces Sale of Avon Operations in Central America and the Dominican Republic  Direct Selling News

Natura & Co inks deal to sell Avon business in Central America - Cosmetics BusinessNatura & Co inks deal to sell Avon business in Central America  Cosmetics Business

First Look at W Punta Cana – All Inclusive Resort in Dominican Republic - TravelPulseFirst Look at W Punta Cana – All Inclusive Resort in Dominican Republic  TravelPulse

Total abortion ban in Dominican Republic has cost women's lives, social media campaign warns - NBC NewsTotal abortion ban in Dominican Republic has cost women's lives, social media campaign warns  NBC News

The Marketplace for Money Transfers to the Dominican Republic: An Assessment - Inter-American DialogueThe Marketplace for Money Transfers to the Dominican Republic: An Assessment  Inter-American Dialogue

Dominican Republic: The Caribbean’s Economic Diamond In The Rough - Global Finance MagazineDominican Republic: The Caribbean’s Economic Diamond In The Rough  Global Finance Magazine

The Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesThe Importance of Educational Exchange with the Dominican Republic  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hyatt to Open Adults-Only Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana in 2026 - Travel Agent CentralHyatt to Open Adults-Only Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana in 2026  Travel Agent Central

Bishops visit Episcopal mission sites in spiritually ‘nourishing’ tour of Dominican Republic - Episcopal News ServiceBishops visit Episcopal mission sites in spiritually ‘nourishing’ tour of Dominican Republic  Episcopal News Service

Dominican Republic Investment Proposal - Food and Agriculture OrganizationDominican Republic Investment Proposal  Food and Agriculture Organization

Dominican Republic National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Dominican Republic National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Hyatt Expands All-Inclusive Footprint With New Adults-Only Dominican Republic Resort - TravelPulseHyatt Expands All-Inclusive Footprint With New Adults-Only Dominican Republic Resort  TravelPulse

Dominican Republic with Satellite-Supported National Alert System - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyDominican Republic with Satellite-Supported National Alert System  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

At least 4 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Dominican Republic - Al JazeeraAt least 4 dead, 20 missing after boat sinks off Dominican Republic  Al Jazeera

Advancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve - UNESCOAdvancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve  UNESCO

The World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón as Representative for the Dominican Republic - World BankThe World Bank appoints Carolina Rendón as Representative for the Dominican Republic  World Bank

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Spain Joins Italy and France in Battling Unruly Tourists with Major Swimming Bans, Protecting Historic Beaches, While USA Responds to Shark Attacks and Dominican Republic, Mexico Safeguard Holidaymakers - Travel And Tour WorldSpain Joins Italy and France in Battling Unruly Tourists with Major Swimming Bans, Protecting Historic Beaches, While USA Responds to Shark Attacks and Dominican Republic, Mexico Safeguard Holidaymakers  Travel And Tour World

Strengthening Firearms Control in the Dominican Republic - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeStrengthening Firearms Control in the Dominican Republic  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Despair as death toll rises  BBC

Karl-Anthony Towns Wants to Represent His Dominican Mother On and Off the Court - Time MagazineKarl-Anthony Towns Wants to Represent His Dominican Mother On and Off the Court  Time Magazine

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The Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order - Global AmericansThe Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order  Global Americans

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113 - BBCRoof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills 113  BBC

Historic Reform: Dominican Republic to adopt new penal code in 2026 after more than a century - Latin America ReportsHistoric Reform: Dominican Republic to adopt new penal code in 2026 after more than a century  Latin America Reports

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HIV and TB Overview: Dominican Republic - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Dominican Republic  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

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Death toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic - Al JazeeraDeath toll hits 218 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic  Al Jazeera

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More than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub - The GuardianMore than 70 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub  The Guardian

At least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraAt least 113 reported killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

Dominican Republic’s Vice Minister of Health visits PAHO to advance cooperation under the Alliance for Primary Health Care - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Dominican Republic’s Vice Minister of Health visits PAHO to advance cooperation under the Alliance for Primary Health Care  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Dominican Republic – July 2025 - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)Dominican Republic – July 2025  USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)

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Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of Dominican Republic - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with President Abinader of Dominican Republic  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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Dominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn - EuromoneyDominican Republic’s tourism industry takes a sustainable turn  Euromoney

Dominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse - The GuardianDominican Republic ends search for survivors after nightclub roof collapse  The Guardian

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown - The GuardianDominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown  The Guardian

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Sudiksha Konanki: The Dominican Republic beach where a missing American student spent her final moments - CNNSudiksha Konanki: The Dominican Republic beach where a missing American student spent her final moments  CNN

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