Thousands of flights canceled due to operational difficulties; Haitians work on building the wall that will close off access to the Dominican Republic; 85.7% of Dominican households receive more than 20 hours of electricity per day; the Dominican Republic signs an agreement with OPEC to finance public-private projects; Nobel laureate in Economics calls for a ban on cryptocurrencies; the Dominican Republic is said to be making steady progress towards electric mobility; the European Union tries to sanction Russian oil, starting with that which arrives by sea; the last breaths of "El Jefe," the dictator Rafael Trujillo Molina; the Monument to the Heroes of May 30th has structural flaws; with results almost 100% complete, Petro and Hernández are confirmed for the second round.
Thousands of flights cancelled due to operational difficulties
Thousands of flights worldwide had been canceled by midday Sunday, adding to the growing number of cancellations during the busy Memorial Day weekend in the United States, which marks the start of the summer travel season. More than 1,300 flights had been canceled by 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, according to FlightAware, a flight-tracking website, following more than 2,300 cancellations on Friday and another 1,500 on Saturday.
Haitians work on building the wall that will close off access to the Dominican Republic
Construction of the first phase of the border wall between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is progressing rapidly, with the majority of the workers being Haitian, who, according to those in charge of the project, have legal documentation. Engineer Antonio Parra, the project manager, stated that the concrete structure is well advanced; a chain-link fence will be erected next, followed by barbed wire for trenches. He added that "later will come the ' smart' part of the wall," which includes drones, nighttime surveillance, and other security measures.
85.7% of Dominican households receive more than 20 hours of electricity per day
According to the National Household Survey (Enhogar-2021) published by the National Statistics Office (ONE), 85.7% of households nationwide receive more than 20 hours of electricity per day. The official document indicates that households in the Cibao Northwest region receive an average of 23.9 hours of electricity per day, making it the area with the most electricity service in the country.
Dominican Republic signs agreement with OPEC to finance public-private projects
The Dominican Republic signed an investment promotion and protection agreement with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) Fund for International Development. According to the Office of the President, the agreement will stimulate capital inflows to the Dominican Republic from OPEC member states , which will finance public sector projects and private sector activities.
Nobel laureate in Economics calls for a ban on cryptocurrencies
Nobel laureate in Economics Joseph Stiglitz advocated for a ban on cryptocurrencies, arguing that they facilitate large-scale money laundering. "Shut them down," the American economist told the German weekly Der Spiegel, referring to digital currencies like Bitcoin. He suggested that the ban could be implemented at the point in the chain where cryptocurrencies are exchanged for fiat currency.
They assure that the Dominican Republic is making steady progress towards electric mobility
The Dominican Republic has unique characteristics that make it a prime location for adopting electric mobility technology, and it's well on its way to doing so quickly. For one thing, the short distances between its borders make it possible to charge the car only at home and, if necessary, at the destination.
The European Union is trying to sanction Russian oil, starting with that which arrives by sea
European Union leaders begin a two-day summit in Brussels today, Monday, where they will try to push through or at least advance sanctions on Russian oil, but only on oil imported by sea to circumvent Hungary's veto, and give the green light to introducing temporary limits on energy prices together with international partners.
The last breaths of “The Chief”, the dictator Rafael Trujillo Molina
It was his last day, and as many say was his custom, at 5:00 a.m. the "Generalissimo," Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, was already up, unknowingly walking toward the edge of an unseen path, one that every human being reaches: death. It was May 30, 1961, and at 5:30 p.m. that Tuesday, the fabric of the historical event began to be woven, the shroud that would cover Trujillo's lifeless body and with which it was intended to comfort a Dominican Republic that for three decades suffered the chill of one of the most fearsome dictatorships in Latin America.
Monument to the Heroes of May 30th has structural flaws
The Monument to the Heroes of May 30th, erected in honor of those who gave their spirit and strength for the democratic life of the Dominican Republic, will undergo temporary repairs to prevent the collapse of one of its walls. This information was provided by representatives of the National District City Hall (ADN) while they were supervising the renovation work in the area surrounding the monument in preparation for today's events.
There is an urgent need to guarantee the safety and protection of Haitians in Ciudad Juan Bosch
The Zile Foundation (FZ) deplored the incidents involving Haitian migrants in Ciudad Juan Bosch and lamented the lack of an official investigation. Edwin Paraison, the organization's executive director, demanded a high-level response regarding the "irregularities and excesses" committed during immigration controls in this case.
With results almost 100% complete, Petro and Hernández are confirmed for the second round
The presidency of Colombia will be decided in a second round on June 19 between leftist Gustavo Petro and populist Rodolfo Hernández, who received the most votes in the first round held this Sunday, according to official data with almost all votes counted.
Sources: Hoy, Listín Diario, El Día, Diario Libre.
