The candidate, Luis Rodolfo Abinader, a businessman who has never held elected office, ended a 16-year hold on the presidency by a center-left party in the Caribbean nation.
Tag: Dominican Republic
‘None of Us Saw It Ending This Way’: Peace Corps Volunteers Evacuate Abruptly
When the agency suspended all operations for the first time in its history, more than 7,000 volunteers in about 60 countries packed their bags, said their goodbyes and rushed to get home.
‘Democracy Is in Play’: What to Know About Protests in the Dominican Republic
After officials suspended a national vote over problems in their electronic voting machines, Dominicans took to the streets in protest.
As M.L.B. Heads to London, Dominican Players Long for a Homestand
While the league sees economic opportunity in Europe, many Dominican players wait for meaningful games to be held in their baseball-crazed nation.
What We Know About the Dominican Republic Tourist Deaths
Six Americans have died at resorts on the popular Caribbean island, and their families are raising questions about the circumstances.
surfacing: Preserving Black American History Through Song in the Dominican Republic
For older community members, ranging in age from 80 to 104, passing down church hymns is a way to teach the youth about their rich and unique history.