Official data shows a clear upward trend in marijuana seizures over the last five years.

Arajet now connects Puerto Ricans to 11 new destinations via Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, including countries across the Americas.

Celebrating its third edition, the event promotes investment and continued growth of the destination.

In the first quarter of this year, exports of non-mining goods from Colombia to the Dominican Republic totaled $92.3 million USD and increased 9% compared to the same period in 2024.

Colombian tourism to the Dominican Republic surged in 2024, with 335,819 visitors and over 3,600 flights. Punta Cana remains a top destination.

During a routine immigration checkpoint, Colombian officials found a woman subject to an Interpol Red Notice and took her into custody.

Panama, led by Minister Gloria De León Zubieta, aims to strengthen ties & promote diverse experiences for Colombian travelers.

Arajet transported 96,586 passengers in November 2024, surpassing one million for the year—a first for any Dominican airline.

The disease is endemic in 13 countries and territories in the region, causing outbreaks and deaths.

In a heartfelt ceremony at Punta Cana International Airport, the Dominican Republic celebrated a historic milestone by welcoming its 11 millionth visitor.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, PriceSmart operates 54 warehouse clubs across 12 countries and one U.S. territory.

"Latin America is more than just a destination for outsourcing. It is a strategic hub where innovation, talent, and customer-centric values converge."

The Dominican low-cost carrier will ramp up frequencies between Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena to Santo Domingo over the next two months.

St. Kitts and Nevis was considered to have the fifth-highest risk money laundering risk, while the Bahamas came ninth and Barbados ranked 11th.

Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall's visit to Panama and Colombia focused on assessing ways to reduce irregular migration and provide humanitarian relief.

Tickets on sale now through the end of the month will have a base fare of only $7.37 USD in a nod to the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet of planes.

Horatio, which has two offices in the Dominican Republic, called the expansion a strategic move to tap into Colombia's skilled workforce and bolster its content moderation operations.

With growing concerns about forced labor and deteriorating US-China relations, some companies are increasingly looking for a plan B.

Now, Dominican citizens that pass a security clearance can join the US Global Entry program with TSAPreCheck

The only direct flight available between the two cities will operate twice per week, on Monday and Thursday, according to Arajet.

Rum Renaissance is the most important rum event for industry professionals and rum aficionados alike.

"Companies, civil society and governments must continue to work together for the conservation and restoration of our forests," said Nicole Schwab, director of 1t.org.

The 2023 CELAC summit found resolutions and surprises as the region’s leaders find themselves agreeing on certain important issues.

The next few years will see more countries jockeying for investors, operators, and developers in free zones. Among other factors, success will depend on transparent and sustainable government policies.

The pact will facilitate the exchange of information between Colombia and the Dominican Republic on good practices for digital transformation and connectivity.

Arajet will offer two weekly frequencies between Bogotá and Santiago, Dominican Republic

Arajet is offering certain Viva passengers with disrupted trajectories between Colombia & The Dominican Republic $19 fares.

Finance Americas Executive Editor Loren Moss was recently in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he was able to speak with Julissa Cruz, the Executive Director of Indotel, the Dominican Republic’s telecommunications regulatory commission. The island nation has been accelerating its ...

Founder Victor Pacheco Tells Finance Americas why the time is right for a Dominican airline to connect the Caribbean & the entire hemisphere.

Heavy rainfall is expected for the ABC Islands, Coastal Colombia & Venezuela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia's Caribbean Islands.

Since 1994, CARICOM member countries have invested $5 billion USD in Colombia

The official confirmed plans for a possible launch of direct air service from Bogotá into Grand Bahama, during the latter part of 2022.

Tourism makes up 8.4% of the Dominican Republic's GDP.

Flights between Santo Domingo & Medellín begin March 28, and start at $194 USD round trip

In many markets PriceSmart is the only reliable source for high quality grocery imports from the US, such as whole turkeys or authentic bacon, ham, cheeses & condiments.

Airlines must deny boarding to passengers who do not meet these requirements or those who test positive for COVID-19.

This event will be held along with Refriaméricas, SolarTec, & CleanTec Show, expos for the air conditioning and refrigeration industry, and for the professional cleaning industry.

ponsors included Teincomin, International SOS, Fichtner, and Imesa. Presenters hailed from Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and the host country of Colombia.

In-person & online attendees will discuss current trends, learn more about investment opportunities and development of the hydrogen industry in Latin America.

"You will also have the task of putting Colombia, which is a Caribbean country, on that agenda," said Duque, after taking Clopatosky’s oath, who had served since 2018 as Presidential Advisor for the Participation of People with Disabilities.

Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Strong Growth, Vison and Operational Practices in the Latin American Nearshore Customer Experience Outsourcing Market

With 700+ employees throughout Colombia, Costa Rica, and the United States, Gorilla Logic says it will partner with the team at Modernist Studio to offer a more holistic experience to their clients.

Saturday, Copa Airline’s low-cost subsidiary Wingo began operating flights between Medellín Colombia and the resort destination of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with rates starting at $199 round trip, and including one penalty-free date change.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the “Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from High-Risk Rabies Countries.” Through this notice, CDC ...

itel's latest investment in Jamaica, a 90,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kingston will be home to 1,500 on-site employees and manage a network of work-at-home agents, once it opens this fall.

Fiscal year to date, which includes the nine months ended May 31, 2021, net merchandise sales increased 7.3% to $2,594.3 million from $2,418.8 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2020.

JetBlue passengers purchasing the basic fare they call “Basic Blue” for flights after July 19 will no longer be able to bring a carry-on item aboard without paying a $65 USD extra charge. JetBlue currently flies to over 30 Caribbean, Central & South American locations.

PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) earlier this week declared an annual cash dividend in the total amount of $0.70 per share, with $0.35 per share payable on February 26, 2021 to stockholders of record as of February 15, 2021 and $0.35 per share payable on August 31, 2021 to stockholders of record as ...

Breaking from an overall decrease in “serious” crimes last year, shootings across the nation rose. Gangs in Jamaica and Haiti have reportedly been engaged in a deadly trade where marijuana is exchanged for guns. Boats loaded with up to 3,000 pounds of cannabis have been heading from Jamaica to nearby Haiti, where drugs are swapped for handguns and high-powered assault weapons, according to an investigative report by the Jamaica Gleaner.

The company website lists 5 projects under development in Colombia, plus one each in El Salvador and Jamaica, and says all projects will start construction in the second half of this year, and begin energy production at the end of 2022.