Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 113

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 113

Hopes of finding more survivors in the fatal roof collapse of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic began to fade on Wednesday, as the authorities acknowledged that they had not found anyone alive in the rubble since Tuesday afternoon. The roof at Jet Set, a popular dance club in Santo Domingo, caved in early Tuesday … Read more

Video shows moments before nightclub roof collapses in Dominican Republic

Video shows moments before nightclub roof collapses in Dominican Republic

An iconic nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, collapsed early Tuesday during a live merengue concert. The roof of Jet Set nightclub suddenly collapsed. Hundreds of people were present, including high-profile politicians and athletes. Officials reported that at least 66 died and over 160 others were injured. A video recorded shortly … Read more

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: At Least 44 Killed

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: At Least 44 Killed

Using heavy machinery, drones, dogs and dozens of rescuers, officials worked frantically Tuesday to find survivors of a deadly roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, where the authorities said at least 44 people died. The collapse happened during a concert at Jet Set, a popular nightclub whose Monday night dance party was … Read more

Dominican Republic President Abinader re-elected to 2nd term

Dominican Republic President Abinader re-elected to 2nd term

  Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader was re-elected on May 19 for another four-year term, an endorsement of his handling of the economy and tough policies toward migration from Haiti. The two nations share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, but the much more prosperous Dominican Republic stands in stark contrast to its poverty and gang … Read more

15 US missionaries and families kidnapped in Haiti

15 US missionaries and families kidnapped in Haiti

About 15 American missionaries and family members were kidnapped on Saturday by a gang outside the Haitian capital, a local security source said. The group of between 15 and 17 people, including children, were being held by an armed gang which for months has been engaged in theft and kidnappings in the area between Port-au-Prince … Read more