New Penal Code will allow the law to be applied retroactively only when it benefits the accused

Santo Domingo. – Starting this Wednesday, with the entry into force of the new Penal Code of the Dominican Republic, criminal proceedings in the…
Yeni Berenice states that the Public Prosecutor’s Office is prepared to apply the new Penal Code

Santo Domingo.– The Attorney General of the Republic, Yeni Berenice Reynoso, stated that the Public Ministry is prepared for the entry into force of…
De la Espriella inherits a Colombia with a fiscal deficit, low investment, and rising inflation

Bogotá.- The new Government of Colombia inherits a country with a high fiscal deficit resulting from increased public spending, low levels of investment, and…
Casinos will only be allowed to operate in four-star hotels or higher

Santo Domingo.— The bill that seeks to regulate gambling in the Dominican Republic establishes new conditions for the installation and operation of casinos, limiting…
At least seven dead, including three children, after Ukrainian drone attack on a beach in Russia

At least seven people died, including three children, after a drone, attributed to Ukraine, struck a beach in southern Russia this Monday. As detailed…
Gambling law would punish administrators who allow serious infractions with up to 10 years of disqualification

Santo Domingo.– The bill that regulates gambling in the Dominican Republic contemplates severe sanctions against shareholders, partners, and administrators of companies in the sector…
Operators of illegal raffles and betting shops could face prison sentences of up to 10 years

Santo Domingo.– The bill regulating gambling in the Dominican Republic, approved with modifications by the Chamber of Deputies and returned to the Senate for…
From defamation to harassment: the main amendments to the Penal Code approved by the Chamber of Deputies

Santo Domingo.– The Chamber of Deputies approved this Saturday, in the first reading, 32 modifications to 24 articles of the Penal Code reform bill,…
Senate President clarifies that the Penal Code maintains the 30-year statute of limitations for crimes against minors

Santo Domingo.– The President of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, affirmed that the proposed modification to article 141 of the Penal Code will…
Giulio Pelliccione accuses Rafael Paz of betraying the PLD; says he collaborated with the Public Ministry against Fernando Rosa

Santo Domingo.– Commentator Giulio Pelliccione stated that political leader Rafael Paz allegedly committed an act of “political betrayal” within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD),…