Dominican Republic

Caribbean January 6

Caribbean nation Dominica agrees to take US asylum seekers as Trump expands deportation deals

U.S. reportedly reaches agreement with Dominica that could send asylum seekers to the Caribbean nation, following similar pacts with Belize and Paraguay.

Tampa Bay Rays December 9

Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

An Appeals court ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco after his sexual abuse conviction found the shortstop guilty.

MLB November 18

MLB prospect, 24, fighting for life after Dominican Republic car crash kills 3 people

MLB pitching prospect Antonio Jimenez is under intensive medical care after a car crash in the Dominican Republic that killed three people.

Los Angeles Angels October 1

MLB Legend Albert Pujols Reportedly 'Leading Choice' To Be Angels Manager

Former Los Angeles Angels star Albert Pujols is reportedly the "leading choice" to be the team's next manager.

Crime August 7

Border crisis shifts to Caribbean: Homeland Security fights silent war in Puerto Rico

Homeland Security Investigations in Puerto Rico reports significant reduction in smuggling load, higher fentanyl presence following enhanced enforcement and new funding under Trump.

MLB June 25

Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic

The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Crime June 20

Former DEA snitch known as 'Bowling Ball' charged with extorting cocaine kingpins

Former DEA informant Jorge Hernandez charged with extorting cocaine traffickers by posing as a paralegal and promising light sentences for bribes of cash and property

Los Angeles Dodgers June 19

Controversial national anthem singer at Dodgers game says she's received death threats

Nezza, the Latina singer who performed the national anthem in Spanish at a recent Dodgers game as a form of protest against ICE, said she has received death threats.

Travel Safety June 17

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed

The Dominican Republic receives updated travel advisory warning Americans about violent crime, robbery, homicide and sexual assault amid concerns over limited police effectiveness.

Crime June 5

US Marshals track down family massacre suspect who allegedly fled to vacation hot spot

Dominican fugitive Luis Francisco Soriano was captured in Punta Cana after fleeing from Puerto Rico after he allegedly killed a family of four in upstate New York.