标签： Dominican Republic

In response to the severe weather conditions brought by Tropical Storm Melissa, Dominican authorities have declared a red alert across several provinces. The affected regions include Greater Santo Domingo, encompassing the National District, as well as San Cristóbal, Peravia, Azua, Barahona, Pedernales, San José de Ocoa, and San Juan de la Maguana. The storm has unleashed torrential rains, raising concerns over potential flooding and other related hazards. As a preventive measure, educational institutions in the impacted areas have suspended classes, and government employees have been instructed to conclude their workday by 1:00 p.m. Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to the directives issued by emergency and civil defense agencies to ensure safety and minimize risks during this critical period.

Maimón, Dominican Republic – A significant incident unfolded at the Cerro de Maimón mine on Tuesday afternoon, where 80 workers were trapped following a structural collapse. The mine, operated by the Dominican Mining Corporation (Cormidom), is located in Monseñor Nouel province. As of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, no injuries had been reported, and rescue operations were swiftly initiated to ensure the safety of those affected. Cormidom confirmed that communication had been established with the trapped workers, who were reported to be in good health and safe. Specialized technical and rescue teams are currently focused on stabilizing the affected area to facilitate the safe extraction of the workers. The company emphasized its collaboration with relevant authorities and adherence to established emergency protocols. Cormidom also pledged to maintain transparent communication, providing regular updates as the situation progresses.

Santo Domingo – In a proactive move to address the looming threat of Tropical Storm Melissa, Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday with the Emergency Operations Center (COE) and other key government agencies. The session aimed to synchronize preventive strategies and ensure a cohesive response to the storm’s potential impacts, which are already affecting weather patterns across the Dominican Republic. The meeting underscored the importance of reviewing contingency plans and maintaining readiness for any escalation in the storm’s intensity. Paliza emphasized that while the storm’s trajectory remains uncertain, the government must prepare for all eventualities. The coordinated plans from each institution are set to be presented to President Luis Abinader later in the day, who may implement special measures based on the storm’s progression. Following the discussions, the COE elevated the alert level to yellow for 14 provinces, including Santo Domingo, the National District, La Vega, San Cristóbal, and Barahona, while eight others remain on green alert. The National Meteorology Institute (INDOMET) has predicted up to 300 millimeters of rainfall in the coming hours, raising concerns about potential flooding and landslides. Authorities have urged residents, particularly those in southern coastal areas, to stay updated through official channels and adhere to safety guidelines. Government institutions remain on high alert to protect lives and property as the situation unfolds.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – A 19-year-old French national was apprehended at Las Américas International Airport (AILA-JFPG) following the discovery of ingested cocaine. The arrest was executed by the National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD) and the Specialized Airport Security Corps (CESAC) during a coordinated inspection with the Public Ministry. After standard immigration protocols, anomalies were detected in his digestive system. He was subsequently transported to the Central Hospital of the Armed Forces, where he expelled 141 small latex-wrapped packets of cocaine, weighing a total of 1.06 kilograms, as confirmed by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF). The individual is now under the custody of the Santo Domingo Public Prosecutor’s Office and will be prosecuted under Law 50-88, which governs drugs and controlled substances. Authorities are delving deeper into the case, suspecting it to be part of an extensive international drug trafficking network that employs ‘mules’ from various countries to transport narcotics to the United States and Europe.