Dominican Republic

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

Santo Domingo

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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
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Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown - CNNDominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown  CNN

Did Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse? - The New York TimesDid Weight and Noise Make a Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse?  The New York Times

UN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic - UN NewsUN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic  UN News

Dominican Republic detains pregnant Haitian women in hospital swoop - BBCDominican Republic detains pregnant Haitian women in hospital swoop  BBC

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

Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti - Al JazeeraDominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti  Al Jazeera

What to know about the roof collapse at an iconic club in the Dominican Republic that killed 221 - AP NewsWhat to know about the roof collapse at an iconic club in the Dominican Republic that killed 221  AP News

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

Iowa student’s passport seizure in Dominican Republic raises red flags for Americans traveling: What to know - Fox NewsIowa student’s passport seizure in Dominican Republic raises red flags for Americans traveling: What to know  Fox News

Number of dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225 - Sky NewsNumber of dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225  Sky News

Rights group condemns Dominican Republic new health protocol for discriminating migrants - JURIST Legal NewsRights group condemns Dominican Republic new health protocol for discriminating migrants  JURIST Legal News

What caused the Dominican Republic nightclub's roof collapse that killed 200? Experts weigh in - Hindustan TimesWhat caused the Dominican Republic nightclub's roof collapse that killed 200? Experts weigh in  Hindustan Times

"Roof Always Leaked, No Inspections": Owner Of Dominican Nightclub That Collapsed - NDTV"Roof Always Leaked, No Inspections": Owner Of Dominican Nightclub That Collapsed  NDTV

Watch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184 - Times of IndiaWatch: Chilling footage shows the moment roof collapsed in Dominican Republic killing 184  Times of India

Dominican Republic: Health protocol reinforces racism in migration policies - Amnesty InternationalDominican Republic: Health protocol reinforces racism in migration policies  Amnesty International

Euronet partners with Prosegur Cash for IAD network in Peru, Dominican Republic - ATM MarketplaceEuronet partners with Prosegur Cash for IAD network in Peru, Dominican Republic  ATM Marketplace

Dominican Republic Faces Heat Over Hospital Deportations. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverDominican Republic Faces Heat Over Hospital Deportations.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 - - NEWS ON AIRDominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 221 -  NEWS ON AIR

Video: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100 - NDTVVideo: Moment When Roof Collapsed At Dominican Republic Night Club, Killing Nearly 100  NDTV

Owner of Dominican nightclub says plaster tiles often fell from ceiling years before deadly roof collapse - CNNOwner of Dominican nightclub says plaster tiles often fell from ceiling years before deadly roof collapse  CNN

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills 66: What we know about the tragedy. - Hindustan TimesDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills 66: What we know about the tragedy.  Hindustan Times

Burials begin as Dominican Republic ends search at collapsed nightclub; death toll mounts to 221 - Times of IndiaBurials begin as Dominican Republic ends search at collapsed nightclub; death toll mounts to 221  Times of India

Death Count In Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Rises To 124 - NDTVDeath Count In Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Rises To 124  NDTV

Death toll from nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic rises to 225 - Hindustan TimesDeath toll from nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic rises to 225  Hindustan Times

Nightclub roof collapse kills more than 100 people in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players - CNNNightclub roof collapse kills more than 100 people in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players  CNN

Dominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220 - NDTVDominican Republic Mourns After Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 220  NDTV

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

Tragedy strikes Dominican Republic nightclub: 27 killed, over 160 injured in roof collapse during Rubby Perez concert - MintTragedy strikes Dominican Republic nightclub: 27 killed, over 160 injured in roof collapse during Rubby Perez concert  Mint

Dominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner - BBCDominican Republic nightclub collapse: Relatives press charges against owner  BBC

National Strategy and Policy for Sustainable Tourism in the Dominican Republic - UN TourismNational Strategy and Policy for Sustainable Tourism in the Dominican Republic  UN Tourism

Could Trump’s focus on ‘economic security’ be a boon for the Dominican Republic? - Atlantic CouncilCould Trump’s focus on ‘economic security’ be a boon for the Dominican Republic?  Atlantic Council

Rescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse - Al JazeeraRescuers race against time after Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse  Al Jazeera

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

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

Dominican Republic’s president dismisses rights organization’s criticism, urges focus on Haiti - Anadolu AjansiDominican Republic’s president dismisses rights organization’s criticism, urges focus on Haiti  Anadolu Ajansi

Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic witnesses major accident leaving 232 dead and prompts urgent global review of tourist venue safety standards - Travel And Tour WorldSanto Domingo in Dominican Republic witnesses major accident leaving 232 dead and prompts urgent global review of tourist venue safety standards  Travel And Tour World

FBI joins search for missing Indian-origin student in Dominican Republic - Business StandardFBI joins search for missing Indian-origin student in Dominican Republic  Business Standard

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

Person of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report - Deccan HeraldPerson of interest identified in disappearance of Indian student in Dominican Republic: Report  Deccan Herald

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

Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic claims at least 184 lives, search for survivors turns grim - Telegraph IndiaNightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic claims at least 184 lives, search for survivors turns grim  Telegraph India

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

'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

The owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time - AP NewsThe owner of a Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed, killing 232, speaks for the first time  AP News

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

Indian student Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic, family seeks death declaration - The News MinuteIndian student Sudiksha Konanki missing in Dominican Republic, family seeks death declaration  The News Minute

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

More than 200 dead after Dominican Republic nightclub disaster, as search for survivors ends - CNNMore than 200 dead after Dominican Republic nightclub disaster, as search for survivors ends  CNN

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

Dominican Republic under fire as deportations of pregnant and breastfeeding women to Haiti rise - ABC NewsDominican Republic under fire as deportations of pregnant and breastfeeding women to Haiti rise  ABC News

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

Dominican Republic deports pregnant women and children to Haiti amid border clampdown - The Express TribuneDominican Republic deports pregnant women and children to Haiti amid border clampdown  The Express Tribune

Thousands mourn merengue singer after hundreds killed in Dominican Republic club collapse - NBC NewsThousands mourn merengue singer after hundreds killed in Dominican Republic club collapse  NBC News

Dominican Republic ends rescue efforts at Jet Set nightclub - DWDominican Republic ends rescue efforts at Jet Set nightclub  DW

Dominican Republic gas-to-power project developer seeks financing - BNamericasDominican Republic gas-to-power project developer seeks financing  BNamericas

Dominican Republic issues official report on collapse that killed 221 - ReutersDominican Republic issues official report on collapse that killed 221  Reuters

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

Dominican Nightclub collapse: Survivor recalls 'total chaos' - BBCDominican Nightclub collapse: Survivor recalls 'total chaos'  BBC

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse cause still unknown, owner tells local media - ReutersDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse cause still unknown, owner tells local media  Reuters

Haiti - Diplomacy : Dominican Ambassador summoned to the Haitian Chancellery - HaitiLibre.comHaiti - Diplomacy : Dominican Ambassador summoned to the Haitian Chancellery  HaitiLibre.com

Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy tops 200, recovery efforts wrap up - ReutersDeath toll in Dominican Republic nightclub tragedy tops 200, recovery efforts wrap up  Reuters

IAPA warns of growing threats to press freedom in the Dominican Republic - Dominican TodayIAPA warns of growing threats to press freedom in the Dominican Republic  Dominican Today

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

Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills at least 218 - France 24Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills at least 218  France 24

Rescue efforts continue in Dominican Republic after nightclub roof collapse - The GuardianRescue efforts continue in Dominican Republic after nightclub roof collapse  The Guardian

Video shows moment roof collapses in Dominican Republic, killing dozens - CNNVideo shows moment roof collapses in Dominican Republic, killing dozens  CNN

Girl, 17, whose dad is lost in nightclub rubble spends birthday at scene - BBCGirl, 17, whose dad is lost in nightclub rubble spends birthday at scene  BBC

Dominican Republic Sends Leaders to DC for Tariff Negotiations - BloombergDominican Republic Sends Leaders to DC for Tariff Negotiations  Bloomberg

Dominican club collapse death toll rises to 226 after woman pulled from rubble dies in hospital - AP NewsDominican club collapse death toll rises to 226 after woman pulled from rubble dies in hospital  AP News

What we know about the Dominican nightclub collapse and its victims - CNNWhat we know about the Dominican nightclub collapse and its victims  CNN

Dominican Republic reinforces border security, migration controls towards Haiti - ReutersDominican Republic reinforces border security, migration controls towards Haiti  Reuters

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 113 - Euronews.comDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 113  Euronews.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit Dominican Republic on April 30 - Dominican TodayRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit Dominican Republic on April 30  Dominican Today

Dominican Republic: At least 98 die in club roof collapse - DWDominican Republic: At least 98 die in club roof collapse  DW

Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184 - AP NewsOfficials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 184  AP News

Dominican Republic - General DebateDominican Republic  General Debate

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

UN warns of rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican RepublicThe European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialized in European Union News. Unique Features: iSting & Harry StingT - The European StingUN warns of rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican RepublicThe European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialized in European Union News. Unique Features: iSting & Harry StingT  The European Sting

How a star-studded Dominican Republic nightclub event became one of country's deadliest tragedies - NBC NewsHow a star-studded Dominican Republic nightclub event became one of country's deadliest tragedies  NBC News

Burials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221 - AP NewsBurials begin as the search ends for victims in the Dominican nightclub collapse that killed 221  AP News

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

TotalEnergies inks 15-year LNG supply deal in Dominican Republic - Offshore TechnologyTotalEnergies inks 15-year LNG supply deal in Dominican Republic  Offshore Technology

Dominican Republic: Stop racist policies against migrants - Amnesty International CanadaDominican Republic: Stop racist policies against migrants  Amnesty International Canada

At least 184 people dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse, authorities say - NBC NewsAt least 184 people dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse, authorities say  NBC News

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

Photos: Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic - CNNPhotos: Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic  CNN

Frantic Search for Survivors as Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Kills at Least 184 - The New York TimesFrantic Search for Survivors as Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Kills at Least 184  The New York Times

Death toll rises to 221 in roof collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub - NBC NewsDeath toll rises to 221 in roof collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub  NBC News

Dominican Republic to enforce migration checks in public hospitals - EFE - Agencia de noticiasDominican Republic to enforce migration checks in public hospitals  EFE - Agencia de noticias

Jet Set nightclub owner ‘destroyed’ by roof collapse that killed 232 - Global NewsJet Set nightclub owner ‘destroyed’ by roof collapse that killed 232  Global News

World Series champion Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse - The GuardianWorld Series champion Octavio Dotel killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse  The Guardian

Death toll rises as rubble is cleared in Dominican Republic roof collapse - NBC NewsDeath toll rises as rubble is cleared in Dominican Republic roof collapse  NBC 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)

Dominican airline Arajet signs sale-leaseback deal for 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8s - AeroTimeDominican airline Arajet signs sale-leaseback deal for 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8s  AeroTime

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

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

Advancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve - UNESCO.orgAdvancing sustainable agroforestry in Dominican Republic Biosphere Reserve  UNESCO.org

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills 113, including governor, ex-MLB players - USA TodayDominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills 113, including governor, ex-MLB players  USA Today

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown - YahooDominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown  Yahoo

Search for survivors continues after fatal Dominican Republic roof collapse - NBC NewsSearch for survivors continues after fatal Dominican Republic roof collapse  NBC News