Latest news in Dominican Republic? September 18th, 2026

The latest news in the Dominican Republic includes several prominent updates:

• President Luis Abinader is set to be honored with the Gold Insigne by the Americas Society in New York on September 23, 2026, recognizing his leadership in advancing economic, democratic, and institutional progress.

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• The country’s representative for Mister International 2026, Alexander Vásquez, had to exit the competition due to a sudden change in Thailand’s visa requirements that took effect immediately upon his arrival.

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• INDOTEL has launched an official investigation into a recent data exposure incident involving telecommunications provider Claro, which affected various mobile customers.

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• Authorities recently launched Operation LM2 targeting an illicit cocaine trafficking network, alongside destroying millions of units of illegal goods.

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• In tourism and infrastructure, Port Cabo Rojo was named a finalist for Port of the Year at the 2026 Seatrade Cruise Awards, and the country has climbed back into the top ten long-haul destinations for French tour operators.

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