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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Judge officially clears Joshua Riibe in Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki’s spring break DR disappearance - Fox NewsJudge officially clears Joshua Riibe in Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki’s spring break DR disappearance  Fox News

Global Healthcare Accreditation Certifies Médico Express, Marking a Milestone for Dominican Republic's Health Tourism Industry - PR NewswireGlobal Healthcare Accreditation Certifies Médico Express, Marking a Milestone for Dominican Republic's Health Tourism Industry  PR Newswire

One island, two worlds - The EconomistOne island, two worlds  The Economist

Parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki ask Dominican Republic police to declare her dead - NBC NewsParents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki ask Dominican Republic police to declare her dead  NBC News

Parents of Student Missing in the Dominican Republic Believe She Drowned - The New York TimesParents of Student Missing in the Dominican Republic Believe She Drowned  The New York Times

Missing student Sudiksha Konanki vanished in Punta Cana on spring break. Here's what we know about the case. - CBS NewsMissing student Sudiksha Konanki vanished in Punta Cana on spring break. Here's what we know about the case.  CBS News

What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic - NPRWhat we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic  NPR

Authorities confiscate passport of man who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki - CNNAuthorities confiscate passport of man who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki  CNN

Missing Univ. of Pittsburgh student believed to have died by drowning in Dominican Republic - ABC NewsMissing Univ. of Pittsburgh student believed to have died by drowning in Dominican Republic  ABC News

FBI joins search for US college student who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break - AP NewsFBI joins search for US college student who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break  AP News

Indian student missing in Dominican Republic: CCTV shows her puking in hotel; person of interest wants release - Deccan HeraldIndian student missing in Dominican Republic: CCTV shows her puking in hotel; person of interest wants release  Deccan Herald

Larimar City & Resort, the first Smart City in the Dominican Republic with panoramic views and sustainable technology - openPR.comLarimar City & Resort, the first Smart City in the Dominican Republic with panoramic views and sustainable technology  openPR.com

Sudiksha Konanki's clothes found on lounge chair at Dominican Republic beach where she disappeared - Hindustan TimesSudiksha Konanki's clothes found on lounge chair at Dominican Republic beach where she disappeared  Hindustan Times

The Dominican Republic will officially start shipping table grapes to the U.S. - EastFruitThe Dominican Republic will officially start shipping table grapes to the U.S.  EastFruit

Missing Indian Student's Clothes Found On Dominican Beach Where She Vanished - NDTVMissing Indian Student's Clothes Found On Dominican Beach Where She Vanished  NDTV

Dominican Republic Holds Interest Rate at 5.75% - TradingViewDominican Republic Holds Interest Rate at 5.75%  TradingView

Sudiksha Konanki missing case: Parents of Indian student ask Dominican officials to declare daughter dead, says reports - The HinduSudiksha Konanki missing case: Parents of Indian student ask Dominican officials to declare daughter dead, says reports  The Hindu

‘Declare her dead’, missing Indian student’s parent’s plea to Dominican Republic - financialexpress.com‘Declare her dead’, missing Indian student’s parent’s plea to Dominican Republic  financialexpress.com

Indian student missing in Dominican Republic: Person of interest identified - Business StandardIndian student missing in Dominican Republic: Person of interest identified  Business Standard

Australia Joins with Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, and UK, to Move to US More Faster for Business Travel - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia Joins with Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, and UK, to Move to US More Faster for Business Travel  Travel And Tour World

Dominican judge officially closes case against last man to see missing college student - WJLADominican judge officially closes case against last man to see missing college student  WJLA

Indian student missing in Dominican Republic: Sudiksha Konanki made strange payments before vanishing - Deccan HeraldIndian student missing in Dominican Republic: Sudiksha Konanki made strange payments before vanishing  Deccan Herald

Sudiksha Konanki disappearance: ‘Person of interest’ Joshua Riibe gives ultimatum to Dominican Republic cops - Hindustan TimesSudiksha Konanki disappearance: ‘Person of interest’ Joshua Riibe gives ultimatum to Dominican Republic cops  Hindustan Times

'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic - NDTV'Person Of Interest' Named After Indian Student Goes Missing In Dominican Republic  NDTV

Joshua Riibe, seen with Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki, leaves Dominican Republic - Hindustan TimesJoshua Riibe, seen with Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki, leaves Dominican Republic  Hindustan Times

Watch: Last Footage Of Indian Student Who Went Missing In Dominican Republic - NDTVWatch: Last Footage Of Indian Student Who Went Missing In Dominican Republic  NDTV

Does viral video show Sudiksha Konanki drowning in Dominican Republic ocean? Here's the truth - Hindustan TimesDoes viral video show Sudiksha Konanki drowning in Dominican Republic ocean? Here's the truth  Hindustan Times

Indian Student Missing In Dominican Republic May Have Drowned During Swim: Cops - NDTVIndian Student Missing In Dominican Republic May Have Drowned During Swim: Cops  NDTV

Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic: A timeline of her known hours - Hindustan TimesSudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic: A timeline of her known hours  Hindustan Times

Search for Sudiksha Konanki continues in the Dominican Republic; new details emerge - The Economic TimesSearch for Sudiksha Konanki continues in the Dominican Republic; new details emerge  The Economic Times

3 People Disappeared On Dominican Beach Where Indian Student Went Missing - NDTV3 People Disappeared On Dominican Beach Where Indian Student Went Missing  NDTV

"Coming To Terms With...": Missing Indian Student's Parents Break Down - NDTV"Coming To Terms With...": Missing Indian Student's Parents Break Down  NDTV

Precipitate Gold's Latest Trench Sampling Yields 7.2 g/t Gold over 2.0m, Further Expanding the CN Zone at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic - Junior Mining NetworkPrecipitate Gold's Latest Trench Sampling Yields 7.2 g/t Gold over 2.0m, Further Expanding the CN Zone at the Juan de Herrera Project, Dominican Republic  Junior Mining Network

Tensions Erupt as Dominican Protest Targets Haitians, Police Use Tear Gas. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverTensions Erupt as Dominican Protest Targets Haitians, Police Use Tear Gas.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Fun in the sun becomes 'living nightmare' as Ontario man faces 'bogus' drug charges in Dominican Republic - CBCFun in the sun becomes 'living nightmare' as Ontario man faces 'bogus' drug charges in Dominican Republic  CBC

Why missing Indian student Sudiksha Konanki's parents want her declared dead? - Hindustan TimesWhy missing Indian student Sudiksha Konanki's parents want her declared dead?  Hindustan Times

Search for US student in Dominican Republic intensifies - AP NewsSearch for US student in Dominican Republic intensifies  AP News

Court upholds ban on Worldcoin operations in the Dominican Republic - Dominican TodayCourt upholds ban on Worldcoin operations in the Dominican Republic  Dominican Today

Dominican Republic - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeDominican Republic  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

CNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw - CNNCNN visited the beach where a missing American student spent her final moments. Here’s what we saw  CNN

Search For Sudiksha Konanki, Who Went Missing In Dominican Republic, Continues. What We Know So Far - News18Search For Sudiksha Konanki, Who Went Missing In Dominican Republic, Continues. What We Know So Far  News18

Missing American Sudiksha Konanki's family asks she be declared dead - BBCMissing American Sudiksha Konanki's family asks she be declared dead  BBC

Dominican Republic: A Key Player in Strengthening the European Union - Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) Partnership for a Green and Just Transition - EEASDominican Republic: A Key Player in Strengthening the European Union - Latin America and the Caribbean (EU-LAC) Partnership for a Green and Just Transition  EEAS

What to know about US student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break - AP NewsWhat to know about US student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in Dominican Republic on spring break  AP News

Anti-Haitian protests in the Dominican Republic turn violent as group calls for mass deportations - The Haitian TimesAnti-Haitian protests in the Dominican Republic turn violent as group calls for mass deportations  The Haitian Times

Sudiksha Konanki missing: Investigator doubts drowning theory, says ‘must look at man last seen with Indian student’ - Hindustan TimesSudiksha Konanki missing: Investigator doubts drowning theory, says ‘must look at man last seen with Indian student’  Hindustan Times

Some Haitians flee Punta Cana ahead of anti-Haitian march in Dominican Republic town - The Haitian TimesSome Haitians flee Punta Cana ahead of anti-Haitian march in Dominican Republic town  The Haitian Times

Bar Video, Clothes On Beach: Web Of Mystery Surrounds Indian Student Missing In Dominican Republic - News18Bar Video, Clothes On Beach: Web Of Mystery Surrounds Indian Student Missing In Dominican Republic  News18

Punta Cana to host IOC Session in 2027 - Olympics.comPunta Cana to host IOC Session in 2027  Olympics.com

Missing Indian-Origin Student's Last Video Shows Her Walking Towards Beach With Friends - News18Missing Indian-Origin Student's Last Video Shows Her Walking Towards Beach With Friends  News18

Who is Joshua Riibe? Person of interest identified in Sudiksha Konanki case gives ‘inconsistent statements’ to cops - Hindustan TimesWho is Joshua Riibe? Person of interest identified in Sudiksha Konanki case gives ‘inconsistent statements’ to cops  Hindustan Times

American Airlines Is Adding New Flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic - Travel + LeisureAmerican Airlines Is Adding New Flights to Mexico and the Dominican Republic  Travel + Leisure

Borderlands Mexico: Apparel maker eyes Dominican Republic to save on tariffs - FreightWavesBorderlands Mexico: Apparel maker eyes Dominican Republic to save on tariffs  FreightWaves

What we know about the US college student missing in Dominican Republic - CNNWhat we know about the US college student missing in Dominican Republic  CNN

Owner of Red Bar and wife charged with human trafficking of 20 women from Dominican Republic, Colombia - TCI SunOwner of Red Bar and wife charged with human trafficking of 20 women from Dominican Republic, Colombia  TCI Sun

Did Sudiksha Konanki Drown In Dominican Republic Ocean? False Viral Video Stirs Apprehension | Watch - NewsxDid Sudiksha Konanki Drown In Dominican Republic Ocean? False Viral Video Stirs Apprehension | Watch  Newsx

What to know as the search for Sudiksha Konanki, the missing University of Pittsburgh student, continues - NBC NewsWhat to know as the search for Sudiksha Konanki, the missing University of Pittsburgh student, continues  NBC News

Dominican Republic: The fight against racism must be respected and protected by the authorities - Amnesty InternationalDominican Republic: The fight against racism must be respected and protected by the authorities  Amnesty International

Dominican Republic - General DebateDominican Republic  General Debate

Dominican authorities intensify scrutiny on ‘person of interest’ in Sudiksha Konanki missing case - Mathrubhumi EnglishDominican authorities intensify scrutiny on ‘person of interest’ in Sudiksha Konanki missing case  Mathrubhumi English

acciona.org starts its universal energy access project in Dominican Republic - Accionaacciona.org starts its universal energy access project in Dominican Republic  Acciona

Search intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic - CNNSearch intensifies for missing US student in Dominican Republic  CNN

Global public health class takes field trip to Dominican Republic - Rochester Institute of TechnologyGlobal public health class takes field trip to Dominican Republic  Rochester Institute of Technology

The Dominican Republic reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through a voluntary contribution - | International Criminal CourtThe Dominican Republic reaffirms its support to the Trust Fund for Victims through a voluntary contribution  | International Criminal Court

World@VCU: Luz Rodriguez from the Dominican Republic - VCU NewsWorld@VCU: Luz Rodriguez from the Dominican Republic  VCU News

Punta Cana spring break mystery: A timeline of the missing Pittsburgh student case - ABC NewsPunta Cana spring break mystery: A timeline of the missing Pittsburgh student case  ABC News

Dominican Republic strives to address low rates of financial inclusion - TheBanker.comDominican Republic strives to address low rates of financial inclusion  TheBanker.com

Man Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic - The New York TimesMan Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic  The New York Times

Family of U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic believes she drowned - NPRFamily of U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic believes she drowned  NPR

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

Land, air and sea search underway for college student from US missing in Dominican Republic - CNNLand, air and sea search underway for college student from US missing in Dominican Republic  CNN

Haiti - Politic : The Dominican Government will not reopen its airspace to Haiti - HaitiLibre.comHaiti - Politic : The Dominican Government will not reopen its airspace to Haiti  HaitiLibre.com

Man who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki has left Dominican Republic after getting new passport - CNNMan who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki has left Dominican Republic after getting new passport  CNN

Dominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Dominican Republic Successfully Eradicate Mediterranean Fruit Fly Infestation in Record Time  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Indian-origin student missing: What do we know so far about Sudiksha Konanki case - Hindustan TimesIndian-origin student missing: What do we know so far about Sudiksha Konanki case  Hindustan Times

Man last known to be seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student tells prosecutors how he rescued her from rough water - CNNMan last known to be seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student tells prosecutors how he rescued her from rough water  CNN

Yailin La Más Viral on Why She Sees Herself Becoming One of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Most Remembered Artists’ - billboard.comYailin La Más Viral on Why She Sees Herself Becoming One of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Most Remembered Artists’  billboard.com

Dominican Republic-Turks and Caicos Islands Trade Show heralds new economic partnership - TCI SunDominican Republic-Turks and Caicos Islands Trade Show heralds new economic partnership  TCI Sun

The parents of a US student who vanished in the Dominican Republic ask that she be declared dead - AP NewsThe parents of a US student who vanished in the Dominican Republic ask that she be declared dead  AP News

U.S.-Dominican Republic Agricultural Trade: Growth and Opportunities Ahead - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)U.S.-Dominican Republic Agricultural Trade: Growth and Opportunities Ahead  USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)

Joshua Riibe Was Unlawfully Detained in Dominican Republic, Court Says - People.comJoshua Riibe Was Unlawfully Detained in Dominican Republic, Court Says  People.com

Purdue, Dominican Republic chart ambitious path for strategic collaboration with campus visit of President Luis Abinader - Purdue UniversityPurdue, Dominican Republic chart ambitious path for strategic collaboration with campus visit of President Luis Abinader  Purdue University

Road and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic - World BankRoad and Digital Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program for the Dominican Republic  World Bank

UNESCO and the Ministry of Youth of the Dominican Republic carryout face-to-face training on Health and Well-being in educational and community environments - UNESCOUNESCO and the Ministry of Youth of the Dominican Republic carryout face-to-face training on Health and Well-being in educational and community environments  UNESCO

Dominican Republic’s Largest Airline, Arajet, Joins Forces with TrustFlight to Enhance Safety and Risk Management Solutions - Travel And Tour WorldDominican Republic’s Largest Airline, Arajet, Joins Forces with TrustFlight to Enhance Safety and Risk Management Solutions  Travel And Tour World

Dominican and Haitian social groups hold government responsible for Friusa march - Dominican TodayDominican and Haitian social groups hold government responsible for Friusa march  Dominican Today

Dominican Republic - IFADDominican Republic  IFAD

Father of missing US student Sudiksha Konanki asks for wider investigation in Dominican Republic - AP NewsFather of missing US student Sudiksha Konanki asks for wider investigation in Dominican Republic  AP News

Comprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic - UNAIDSComprehensive Update on HIV Programmes in the Dominican Republic  UNAIDS

Interpol issues Yellow Notice for Indian student missing in Dominican Republic - The TribuneInterpol issues Yellow Notice for Indian student missing in Dominican Republic  The Tribune

American tourist questioned in connection to missing college student in Dominican Republic - NBC NewsAmerican tourist questioned in connection to missing college student in Dominican Republic  NBC News

NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA (.gov)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio And Dominican President Luis Abinader At a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

American linked to college student missing in Dominican Republic fights for freedom - NBC NewsAmerican linked to college student missing in Dominican Republic fights for freedom  NBC News

Search underway for US college student missing in the Dominican Republic - CNNSearch underway for US college student missing in the Dominican Republic  CNN

Investing in safer and higher-quality roads could save lives in the Dominican Republic - World Bank BlogsInvesting in safer and higher-quality roads could save lives in the Dominican Republic  World Bank Blogs

American linked to missing student spotted on beach with investigators in Punta Cana - NBC NewsAmerican linked to missing student spotted on beach with investigators in Punta Cana  NBC News

Missing University of Pittsburgh student was last on beach with people she met on trip, authorities say - NBC NewsMissing University of Pittsburgh student was last on beach with people she met on trip, authorities say  NBC News

Caribbean energy watch: Bahamas LNG regulations, US Virgin Islands LPG call, Dominican Republic credit rating - BNamericasCaribbean energy watch: Bahamas LNG regulations, US Virgin Islands LPG call, Dominican Republic credit rating  BNamericas

Sudiksha Konanki's family now believes missing student drowned in Dominican Republic - USA TodaySudiksha Konanki's family now believes missing student drowned in Dominican Republic  USA Today