Dominican Republic

Dominican deportations to Haiti fuel growing fears, frustration
Rights advocates urge the Dominican Republic to stop removals as thousands are sent to crisis-hit Haiti this month.
Published On 24 Nov 2022
What’s the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons?
With this year’s hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.
Published On 27 Sep 2022
Hurricane Fiona slams Turks and Caicos as death toll rises
Predicted to become a category 3 storm, Fiona leaves deaths and destruction in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Published On 20 Sep 2022
Photos: Hurricane Fiona leaves debris, destruction in Caribbean
It brings massive rainfall and strong winds to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, wreaking havoc on communities.
Published On 19 Sep 2022

Dominican Republic is being battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall as Puerto Rico copes with ‘catastrophic’ damage.

The hurricane packing winds of 140 km/hr (85mph) makes landfall in US territory after causing island-wide power outage.

Orlando Jorge Mera was fatally shot by a childhood friend apparently enraged over denied environmental permits.

Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, the son of former President Salvador Jorge Blanco, was reportedly killed by a close friend.

The incident comes amid an uptick in Haitians and other migrants attempting the dangerous water passage to the US.

The incident comes amid uptick in violence and kidnappings as gangs jockey for influence amid ongoing political crisis.

Officials hope Norwegian Escape, stranded off the north coast of the Dominican Republic, can be refloated at high tide.

Dominican president says the wall will reduce irregular migration and the smuggling of goods and weapons.

Bajos de Haina residents take on a recycling plant as factory pollution condemns them to poverty and health issues.

Puerto Rican music producer Jose Angel Hernandez and members of his family killed in crash outside Santo Domingo.

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