The Dominican Republic has set another record as the most-visited destination in the Caribbean. In the first nine months of 2024, the country welcomed 8.362 million visitors, the highest ever for that period. September alone saw a 55% increase in visitors compared to...
Cassandre Jacques, who was competing for San Juan de la Maguana in the Miss World Dominican pageant, has withdrawn due to controversy about her nationality. In an emotional statement, she said the decision was tough but necessary after much thought. Jacques called it...
Costa Rica is facing rising violence due to the influence of cocaine trafficking. In 2023, homicides reached a record 907, up 38% from 2022. The increase is linked to drug trafficking, especially in port cities like Límon, where gangs seek control for smuggling...
BARRIO - (AP) - A powerful blast at an illegal fireworks workshop near Mexico City left seven people dead and 15 injured. The explosion occurred late Monday at a house used to make fireworks in the...
BARRIO - (The Guardian) - Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing him for $40m over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous. Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, whose...
BARRIO - Lionel Messi was mobbed by fans in Argentina while having dinner with his family. The 35-year-old was already a national hero before he led Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar in...
BARRIO - Meet Viviana, Cinthia and Elyssa of Confetti My Party. Three friends that decided to take a risk and it has paid off. They started their business in a small corner in Cinthia’s basement....
BARRIO - Inflation in Argentina has risen past 100 percent for the first time since 1991, according to the government’s latest consumer price index. The National Institute of Statistics and Census...
BARRIO - (BBC) - Buildings have been damaged in several cities following the 6.7 magnitude quake, which hit at around midday local time (17:00 GMT). The southern province of El Oro was the worst...