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The author discusses on writer Mario Vargas LLosa and his book "La Fiesta del Chivo." The author says that the book depicts the end of the authoritarian regime of dictator Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic in 1990s. The author states that the book provides information on the role of the major political actors such as Trujillo, puppet-president Joaquín Balaguer, as well as the international community, particularly the U.S.

The article examines corruption in the Dominican Republic (DR) as an obstacle to the U.S. war on drugs in the region. Topics discussed include the history of military rule in DR from the ouster of democratically-elected president Juan Bosch in 1965, the take-over by dictator Rafael Trujillo, to the election of U.S.-backed Joaquin Balaguer. It also discusses U.S. intervention in the sovereign affairs of DR with war on drugs as basis for the relations.

Focuses on the political scenario in the Dominican Republic. Political history; Retirement of `caudillos' or old time politicians; End of international isolation; Issues in the bilateral relations with the United States; Profile of President Leonel Fernandez; Role of the Dominicans in American politics.

The article focuses on re-election of Danilo Medina, member of the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD), as President of Dominican Republic in 2016 elections. Topics discussed include forfeit of Luis Abinader, member of the Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM), association of corruption and insecurity with Medina's political image, and accusations of Guillermo Moreno, leader of the Partido Alianza Partido, on Medina for using state funds for financing re-elections.

The article discusses the tent cities on the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic (DR) after the deadline for foreign workers to apply for staying in DR was set on June 17, 2015. Topics covered include the court ruling in the 2013 DR constitution on stripping DR citizenship and the efforts of DR president Danilo Medina in securing residency rights for people with Haitian descent. Also mentioned are calls of the United Nations (UN) for DR authorities to avoid arbitrary deportations.

The article reports that the Dominican Republic government was urged by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to postpone the deportation of Dominicans of Haitian descent and avoid creating a humanitarian crisis in the region.

The article focuses on the changes in the defamation law by the Dominican Republic constitutional court for the defamation of Caribbean nation's government and private individuals.

The article discusses the negative reaction of members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to the September 2013 ruling by the Dominican Constitutional Tribunal that citizenship rights be denied to children born in the Dominican Republic to foreigners with no residence permit.

Presents news briefs on global security as of April 2004. Reaction of Iran to the signing of the provisional constitution in Iraq where the ethnic Kurds secured autonomy; Incident that led to the confirmation of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as the co-ordinator of terrorism in Iraq after the decline of Saddam Hussein; Issues on the government and economy of the Dominican Republic under the second term of President Hipólioto Mejía.

The bespectacled Joaquin Balaguer never looked the part of a Latin American caudillo, or strongman. But during his U.S.-backed tenure as president of the Dominican Republic from 1966 to 1978 (and then again between 1986 and 1996), Balaguer emulated his mentor and predecessor, dictator Rafael Trujillo. Political opponents and many journalists were systematically repressed, and thousands of Dominicans fled. Still, Balaguer is likely to be remembered as tolerant only in comparison with the tyrannical Trujillo.

The bespectacled Joaquin Balaguer never looked the part of a Latin American caudillo, or strongman. But during his U.S.-backed tenure as president of the Dominican Republic from 1966 to 1978 (and then again between 1986 and 1996), Balaguer emulated his mentor and predecessor, dictator Rafael Trujillo. Political opponents and many journalists were systematically repressed, and thousands of Dominicans fled. Still, Balaguer is likely to be remembered as tolerant only in comparison with the tyrannical Trujillo.

Focuses on the request of Dominican Labour Party Leader Roosie Douglas for voters to support the European election strategy of Great Britain Prime Minister Tony Blair to boost the political clout of banana-producing countries in the Caribbean.

Focuses on the events that demonstrate the government's repression of the press in Dominican Republic in 1999. Journalists punished by the government; Political events that influence the relations between the press and the government; Common accusations made against the press.

States that Dominican Republic Prime Minister Edison James has called on the Windward Islands to consider withdrawing from the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the body overruled preferential trade agreements between the islands and the European Union. Economic effect of WTO's decision to the country; Free trade rules violated by preferential treatment for African, Caribbean, and Pacific bananas.

Reports on the Dominican United Workers Party's allegation that Prime Minister Eugenia Charles planted listening devices in the party's offices. Case background; Costs for Dominican taxpayers.