Trump says US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels in Caribbean

[The Center Square] – President Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. is engaged in “armed conflict” with drug cartels in the Caribbean shortly after ordering four military strikes on suspected drug boats in the region. President Trump’s...

Carnival’s top-voted Caribbean cruise ports may surprise you

The most frequently visited Caribbean cruise ports may not be the most popular ones, according to the results of recent Carnival Cruise Line passenger polls. There’s no doubt that the Caribbean is by far the most-visited cruise region — 72% of...

Caribbean Matters: Spotlighting the Dominican American community

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs...

Blue Bachata in the Dominican Republic

The known that became new In some of my writings, I have shared moments from journeys to distant places — far-flung geographies that carried the allure of the unfamiliar. But few travels have transformed my sense of place as deeply as this one to...

Dominican Republic showcased in New York as regional leader in health tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is emerging as a top destination for medical tourism, offering world-class hospitals, international accreditations, bilingual professionals, and treatment costs 40–60% lower than in the United States....

Trump says U.S. in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels in Caribbean

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told Congress that the U.S. is engaged in "armed conflict" with drug cartels in the Caribbean shortly after ordering four military strikes on suspected drug boats in the region. "The President...

Dominican Republic and Panama strengthen academic and educational cooperation

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic and Panama agreed to strengthen collaboration in education and academic training during a Political Consultation Meeting held at the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX). The meeting was led by...

Sky Caterers in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic earn perfect scores in Delta audits

Image source: Instagram account @skycaterers Santo Domingo.- Sky Caterers’ in-flight kitchens at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico and Las Américas International Airport in the Dominican Republic received the highest possible...

U.S. Consul General highlights tourism growth in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- U.S. Consul General William Swaney highlighted the importance of tourism and gastronomy for the Dominican Republic and bilateral relations. He praised the growth of destinations like Punta Cana and Puerto Plata and noted that...

Indox Adds Docs On Queer Rancheros & Abortion Rights In The Dominican Republic To Growing Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Luke Brawley’s nonfiction agency Indox has boarded two new titles, Jaripeo by Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig, and Scarlet Girls by Paula Cury. Both films are feature documentary debuts and are currently in post-production. Indox will...

Smart Travel: Florida Keys Ramps Up Airlift, Accommodations and More; HX Sends Hybrid-Powered Ship to Seattle; New Research Highlights Latin America’s Traveler Preferences; and More

I’m back on the ground and catching my breath after a whirlwind rush of travel, and I’m extra excited to bring you this week’s top business travel stories. From a hybrid-powered ship’s splashy Seattle debut to fresh updates from the Florida Keys...

Dominican Republic named guest country for FIT 2026

Santo Domingo.- The 2025 edition of the Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT) closed with record attendance, drawing over 140,000 visitors, participation from 60 countries, all Argentine provinces, more than 1,930 exhibitors, and over...

Dominican Republic asks Russia, China to help fight gangs in Haiti

Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader sent letters to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, asking them to support the Multinational Security Support Mission for Haiti that was authorized by the...

Dominican Republic launches monorail tender

Project in Santo Domingo will be the country’s second monorail. THE government of the Dominican Republic has launched an international tender for the first phase of a new monorail line in Santo Domingo. The project is designed to ease congestion...

Trump Calls Caribbean Cartels “Unlawful Combatants.” What That Means, And What Comes Next

The White House told Congress on October 1 that the United States is in a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels operating in the Caribbean, and that cartel members are “unlawful combatants.” The notice follows a string of lethal U.S....

Arajet expands Santo Domingo–Costa Rica route

Santo Domingo.- Starting in December, Dominican airline Arajet will expand service on its route between Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica. Currently...

Massive 'Special Ops Mothership' Joins U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean As Tensions With Venezuela Escalate

A converted cargo vessel designed to serve as a special operations mothership has joined the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, according to a Military Sealift Command spokesperson interviewed by Task & Purpose. Its mission has not...

If you haven't already, it's time to book holiday travel

INDIANAPOLIS — The holidays may seem far away, but travel advisors say if you haven’t started planning, now is the time. “We have far more travelers than I have ever had book trips a month and two months out — that’s not normal,” said Victoria...

US$50 million to be invested to combat sargassum in the Caribbean, starting in the Dominican Republic

External source New York.- InterEnergy Group announced the launch of a US$50 million fund to combat sargassum in the Caribbean, beginning with the Dominican Republic, uniting public and private efforts to protect the region’s environment and...

How This “Paris of the Caribbean” Forged a Unique Bond With the United States

The town of St. Pierre, in northern Martinique, is world-famous for the appalling tragedy that took place here on May 8, 1902, when an eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the urban area and killed nearly 30,000 people. This marked the end of the...