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Dominican Artist Johnny Pacheco, the 'Godfather' of Salsa, Dies at 85

Dominican legend, Johnny Pacheco, dies at age 85. (Photo : Andrew H. Walker) L-R) Roberto Roena, Bobby Valentín, Johnny Pacheco and Ismael Miranda attend the 22nd annual ASCAP Latin Music Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 18, 2014 in New York City.
Dominican Republic Officially Bans Child Marriage

Dominican Republic Officially Bans Child Marriages

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has signed a bill on Wednesday that officially banned child marriages in the country.

Mixing It up With Mangú

If you want to dab on Caribbean cuisine, you can start by mastering mangú, a traditional Dominican dish. In the country, it’s commonly cooked for breakfast, but it fills the stomach enough for a proper meal at any time of the day. On top of that, it’s easy enough to make at home for friends and family.

California Hospital Receives Anonymous Donation of $1 Million for 'Heroic' Staff

All the employees at the Dominican Hospital in California will receive bonuses for a whole year thanks to the donation of a kind stranger. The unnamed donor called the staff heroic for standing up to take care of the community.
Participants hold lit candles at a gathering in front of the Central Electoral Board to protest on the suspension of nationwide municipal elections due to an electronic glitch only four hours after voting began on last Sunday, in Santo Domingo

Protests Continue in the Dominican Republic Amid Electronic Vote Scandal

Hundreds of people were flooding the streets once again as they were forced to withdraw their electronic votes from Sunday’s municipal elections.
Years of Colonial Rule Lead to an Increase in Tourism in the Dominican Republic

Centuries of Colonial Rule Improved Tourism in Dominican Republic

Find out here how the history of the Dominican Republic had helped shape its Tourism industry. (Photo : Reuters) The tourism in the Dominican Republic is booming and its history had significantly made a huge contribution.

Dominican Food Staples: 5 Classic Meals/Foods That Take Your Palate Back to the Caribbean Island

With that being said, Latin Post wants to share a few meal ideas that Los Dominicanos would be proud of.

Oscar 2017 Predictions: Dominican Republic chooses 'Flor de Azucar' for the Oscars

Flor de Azucar" has been selected to represent Dominican Republic at the Oscars. "Flor de Azucar" has been selected to represent Dominican Republic at the Oscars.

Hurricane Season 2016 Track, Maps: Tropical Storm Earl Watches, Warnings Issued in Caribbean, Central America After System Kills Six in Dominican Republic

According to information provided by National Hurricane Center (NHC) Air Force hurricane hunter plane, which has been tracking a strong tropical weather system throughout the Caribbean this week, that system has official been upgraded to tropical storm status.

Who Wins 'The Most Corrupt' Contest of Transparency International? Survey Says Latin American Countries

Latin American nations recently dominated the list for having the worst cases of corruption worldwide. As a matter of fact, Transparency International named three cases in the region on their 2015 “Unmask the Corrupt” campaign.

Dominican Artist Cristian Tiburcio Transforms Home Into Landmark Museum; Find More Art Spaces in Latin America

There are a lot of things to see in the Dominican Republic from the sparkling sea to dense jungles to a thriving art scene. In the midst of all this beauty is renowned artist Cristian Tiburcio’s residence, which he transformed into a mosaic-plated sancturary in the town of Bonao.

'Vestido de Novia' Lands Top Prize at 49th Annual Latin ACE Awards

The Latin Entertainment Critics of New York have announced their award winners for 2015, crowning "Vestido de Novia" as the Best Picture winner.

Ex-Haitian Coup Leader Threatens to Divide Country, Says Supporters are Ready for War

Guy Philippe, an ex-rebel leader, has urged his supporters to resist his political enemies. Prominent Haitian politician Guy Philippe, who led a group of rebels in the overthrow of then-President Jean-Bertrand Aristide back in 2004, has urged his supporters to firmly resist his political enemies, calling them "anarchists," giving a clear sign that the turbulence in the nation is far from being over, according to Reuters.

Venezuela Loses UN Voting Rights Due to Arrears

The United Nations has decided to temporarily suspend Venezuela's voting rights due to nonpayment of annual dues to the organization.

Things to Do When Exploring Dominican Republic

Known for its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches, Dominican Republic offers a quality get away, at a minimal cost.

Dominican Man Buries Self to Convince President to Fix a Road

This Dominican man is showing protesters what dedication means. This Dominican man is showing protesters what dedication means. A man who goes by the nickname El Peregrino de Mogote is showing the president of the Dominican Republic that he takes road construction and protesting very seriously.

'Los Dosmirriqueños' Unites Puerto Rican, Dominican Comedians [Watch]

The movie stars some of the most popular Dominican and Puerto Rican comedians. Pamotran Films' latest movie, "Los Domirriqueños," combines veteran comedians from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic for a fun and hilarious take on Latino culture and the ongoing disagreements between the two Latino groups.

Dominican Republic Economy Dominates Latin America and the Caribbean Region

Dominican Republic tops economic stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to World Bank.

Dominican Republic’s Oceanfront Property Tops Airbnb List for Most Expensive NYE Rentals

A new year has finally arrived! And since the holiday season is usually a great time for vacations, Business Insider listed the five most expensive Airbnb rentals booked for New Year’s Eve. The company, which was founded by a couple of students who wanted to earn by renting their mattress, listed luxury villas located in Colorado as well as in the Caribbean Islands.

How Latin American Countries Celebrate New Year's Eve

To welcome the new year, several Latin American nations put on big displays at some of their most popular locations.

Elizabeth Gutiérrez Shares Bikini Photos From Dominican Vacation

The actress showed off her figure in a series of bikini photos while on vacation. Actress Elizabeth Gutiérrez is enjoying the holidays in the Dominican Republic and teasing fans with several bikini photos on social media in the process.
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