Latest news in Dominican Republic? September 28th, 2026

Recent news from the Dominican Republic for September 28, 2026:

• Seismic Activity: Multiple moderate tremors have been recorded across the country over the last 24 to 48 hours. Significant tremors included a magnitude 4.8 near La Romana and a 4.2 near Bayaguana/Monte Plata, prompting monitoring by local civil defense and seismic networks.

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• Diplomatic Push at the UN & OAS: Following President Luis Abinader’s address to the United Nations General Assembly, the Dominican Republicalongside regional partners at the OAShas intensified calls to renew and strengthen the multinational security support mission combating gang violence in neighboring Haiti. Santo Domingo continues to stress that it will maintain strict border security and migration enforcement while insisting the crisis requires an international solution.

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• Foreign Ministry Advisory: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) issued a formal public warning cautioning Dominican citizens against fraudulent job offers abroad, particularly deceptive recruitment schemes attempting to send Dominicans to Russia.

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• Weather and Flooding Alerts: The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET) placed several provinces under advisory for heavy downpours and thunderstorms caused by an active trough system traversing the island.

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• Public Health Updates: The Ministry of Public Health reported that recent increases in seasonal dengue cases remain within expected baseline levels, while noting positive yearly health metrics such as declines in malaria cases and maternal mortality rates.

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