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Santo Domingo – The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) has implemented a dual deadline system for vehicle circulation tax renewals, creating distinct timelines for online versus in-person processing. Digital renewals through the DGII 360 platform must be completed by Sunday, January 18, while physical renewals at authorized locations remain available until January 31, 2026.

The agency has streamlined the digital process, requiring only national identification numbers (RNC) and vehicle plate information through either the official DGII mobile application or the website www.dgii.gov.do. This convenience comes with a delivery trade-off: online applicants receive their physical stickers within approximately four business days in the capital region and eight days elsewhere, while in-person renewals provide immediate issuance.

Current compliance statistics reveal significant collection numbers alongside substantial outstanding renewals. As of last Friday, approximately 800,000 vehicle owners had yet to renew their permits, despite collections already exceeding 2 billion pesos from compliant citizens. Digital adoption has been notable with over 150,000 vehicles processed online.

The 2025-2026 fiscal period sees expanded eligibility with 2,086,756 vehicles requiring renewal—an increase of 193,732 units from the previous cycle. The DGII projects total collections will reach RD$3,433,806,000 during this annual mobilization of vehicle owners nationwide.

Fee structures remain unchanged from the previous period: RD$1,500 for vehicles manufactured through 2020 and RD$3,000 for those from 2021 onward. Renewal services are available at 47 financial institutions with 856 branches nationwide, plus DGII offices in Montecristi and Samaná.

The agency has established a graduated penalty system for non-compliance: RD$2,000 for missing the January 31, 2026 deadline; RD$2,100 for those who also missed the 2024-2025 period; and RD$3,100 for vehicles outstanding since 2023-2024 or earlier, incorporating administrative fees atop base penalties.

Religious leaders and mental health experts in the Dominican Republic are raising urgent concerns about the deteriorating moral landscape in digital content and its profound effects on younger generations. The Catholic Church, represented by Monsignor José Amable Durán and Father José Luis Cruz, identifies the normalization of explicit lyrics in urban music and unfiltered vulgar content on social platforms as a primary catalyst for behavioral and emotional disorders among children and adolescents.

Monsignor Durán, auxiliary bishop of Santo Domingo, emphasized that this issue transcends religious doctrine, touching upon fundamental aspects of social morality. He articulated that music and language were originally conceived for positive expression but are now being weaponized to promote moral disorder, irresponsible behavior, and explicit sexuality. The prelate directly linked the current epidemic of teenage pregnancies to early exposure to morally damaging musical content consumed even within family environments.

The debate extends beyond mere content criticism to address the technological paradigm shift that has enabled this crisis. Father Cruz, rector of the Catholic University of Santo Domingo, highlighted the contrast with previous decades when regulatory mechanisms in traditional media prevented mass dissemination of harmful content. The internet’s borderless nature has created an essentially ungovernable digital ecosystem where children access explicit material without restrictions.

Psychological perspectives from family therapist Yesmín Meyer corroborate these concerns, noting that negative role models from urban music and influencers promote violence, sexism, and damaging gender stereotypes. These influences fundamentally shape the behavioral patterns and social roles that young people adopt during their formative years.

All experts converge on the irreplaceable role of parental guidance and digital literacy rather than advocating for absolute censorship. They stress that parents must implement conscious content filters and foster critical thinking skills, acknowledging that social media is permanently embedded in modern life. The solution requires a multifaceted approach combining responsible parenting, ethical content creation, platform accountability, and educated consumption.

A community’s vigilance culminated in a heartening resolution to a distressing disappearance case in Santo Domingo East. Dianibel Ozuna, who had just celebrated her sixth birthday, and her 53-year-old grandmother, Marilyn Adon de Jesús, were safely located after being reported missing since January 13th.

The breakthrough occurred when an observant taxi driver, having recognized the pair from widespread media reports, proactively intervened. He escorted them to his residence in the Las 50 Casitas project, located in the Los Prados Orientales area, ensuring their safety until family members could arrive.

Danyela Peña, a relative, provided details on the discovery. She confirmed that the woman and child were situated in a park within the Los Mina sector. Peña emphasized that the successful outcome was a direct result of rapid information dissemination and exemplary cooperation from the public. “Thank God the news recognized them and brought them here,” Peña was quoted as exclaiming with relief.

In subsequent communications, the grandmother, Marilyn Adon, indicated to her family that she had been in the process of ‘sorting something out’ and had intended to extend her stay away from home. Prior to their discovery, family members and neighbors had expressed deep concern, revealing that Adon had been grappling with a mental health condition. They attributed this to recent personal difficulties, which had reportedly affected her stability over preceding months.

Keyla, the daughter of Marilyn and mother of Dianibel, had previously described her mother’s condition, noting episodes of nervous breakdowns and pacing, followed by returns to lucidity. A neighbor, Juan Hernández, corroborated the family’s concerns, suggesting that external pressures related to her living situation were a significant contributing factor to her recent state.

Authorities and family have confirmed that both the young girl and her grandmother were found in perfect physical health, bringing a positive close to the anxious search effort.