标签： Dominican Republic

A legal dispute centered on the Azua power generation project in the Dominican Republic has taken a key step forward, after a local court approved nearly $5 million in precautionary restrictive measures targeting Dynex Energy Group, its Dominican subsidiary Dynex Energy RD, and Carlos Matamoros Bregni, the local representative of the Karpowership Dominican Republic project.

The ruling came from the Second Chamber of the Criminal Court of First Instance of the National District. The approved measures include the authorization of asset seizures and a provisional judicial mortgage, which will remain in effect throughout the duration of the ongoing litigation. In a balanced decision, however, the court declined to grant a requested travel ban against Matamoros Bregni. Judges concluded there was not enough credible evidence to support the claim that he posed a flight risk that would require restricting his movement.

The conflict stems from a lawsuit filed by Transcaribbean Energy Partners & Consulting (TEPC), the plaintiff in the case. TEPC’s legal argument centers on a 2018 exclusivity agreement that the firm says guarantees it 55% of all profits generated by the Azua power project. According to TEPC’s allegations, even after the project entered full commercial operation, the company has never received the share of profits it was promised. The plaintiff further claims that Dynex Energy has collected millions of dollars in payments linked to the joint venture that have not been distributed as agreed.

Presiding Judge Clara Luz Almonte Gómez justified the approval of precautionary measures by noting that the prosecution presented sufficient preliminary evidence to support the measures. The court also found that the restrictions are necessary to prevent the potential for insolvency that could leave any eventual ruling in TEPC’s favor unenforceable.

It is important to note that the court’s current action is only a precautionary step, not a final ruling on the underlying merits of the contract dispute. The case remains open and unresolved as legal proceedings move forward. As of the time of this report, none of the named respondents—Dynex Energy Group, Dynex Energy RD, Carlos Matamoros Bregni, nor Karpowership’s parent firm Karadeniz Holding—have issued any public statement responding to TEPC’s allegations.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – The Dominican Republic is stepping onto the global general aviation stage in a big way at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the world’s most prestigious and largest annual aviation gathering. The Caribbean nation is using the high-profile event to position itself as a top-tier destination for general aviation travel and operations, while showcasing a major milestone in its domestic aviation industry: the first locally assembled Van’s RV-8 experimental aircraft.

Running from July 20 through 26 at its traditional Wisconsin venue, the 2026 AirVenture features a dedicated national pavilion organized jointly by the Dominican Republic’s Airport Department (DA) and Ministry of Tourism. At the booth, delegation representatives have been highlighting the country’s expanding network of airports, investor- and pilot-friendly aviation regulations, and the newly implemented Protocol for Non-Commercial Private Aviation, a framework crafted specifically to streamline entry and transit for private and general aviation pilots visiting the country.

The undisputed centerpiece of the Dominican Republic’s showcase is the debut of the first Van’s RV-8 ever fully built and certified within the country’s borders. Crafted by a team of Dominican aviators – Carlos Sanlley, Alejandro Marranzini, and Andrés Sánchez – the aircraft made history even before arriving at AirVenture: it completed an international cross-border flight from the Dominican Republic to Oshkosh, marking only the second time a Dominican-built experimental aircraft has completed such a journey.

In comments on the project, Sanlley shared that the team invested five years of work from the early conceptual planning stage to the aircraft’s successful maiden flight. He noted that the completed plane stands as tangible proof of the expanding technical and industrial capabilities of the Dominican Republic’s fast-growing domestic aircraft assembly sector, which has emerged as a new area of economic opportunity for the country.

Beyond promoting the country’s aviation sector and unveiling the new aircraft, the Dominican delegation also took time during the event to honor the legacy of Franklin Polanco, a late Dominican aviator widely celebrated as a founding pioneer of modern aviation in the country for his decades of contributions to the industry’s growth.

As the world’s leading gathering for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike, this year’s AirVenture Oshkosh is drawing tens of thousands of attendees from across the globe, including active pilots, aircraft manufacturers, industry stakeholders, and casual fans. The week-long event features a packed schedule of static aircraft displays, high-flying aerobatic performances, professional development and educational workshops, and showcases of the latest cutting-edge aviation technology.

Authorities in Santo Domingo have announced plans for a major public surplus auction, organized by the nation’s General Directorate of National Assets (Bienes Nacionales), scheduled to launch on July 31 of 2026. The event will put 184 distinct lots of state-owned assets up for open bidding, with inventory ranging from fully transferable road vehicles and raw vehicle chassis to assorted office furniture, motorcycles stripped for reusable parts, miscellaneous mechanical components, and bulk scrap metal.

The auction will kick off at 9:00 a.m. local time, hosted in the auditorium of the Higher Education Police Institute (commonly abbreviated IPES). Ahead of the bidding process, all items included in the auction will be open to pre-sale public inspection at two dedicated National Assets storage facilities: one situated along the Mella Highway corridor, and a second located at Merca Santo Domingo. Nelson Gómez, head of the directorate’s Auction Department, confirmed the inspection arrangements in public comments.

For prospective bidders hoping to participate in the event, the directorate has outlined clear eligibility requirements: all interested parties must pay a non-refundable registration fee of 2,000 Dominican pesos (RD$2,000) and finalize their registration paperwork at the National Assets Auction Department no later than July 29, two full days ahead of the auction start.

Once bidding concludes, successful buyers will follow a structured payment and pickup timeline. Winners are required to settle the full cost of their purchases within five business days of the auction, via certified check made out directly to the Dominican National Treasury. After payment is confirmed, buyers receive an additional five business days to transport their won items out of the designated storage warehouses.

To guarantee full transparency and strict adherence to national public auction regulations, the entire event will be overseen by Rafael Burgos Gómez, Director General of National Assets and Honorary Executive Director of the State Sugar Council (CEA). Additional oversight will be provided by an independent public auctioneer, a licensed notary public, and voting members of the National Assets Sales Commission, all of whom will be present throughout the bidding process.