3 d. ago In Puerto Rico, a Rise in Detentions Under Trump Creates Unease

Federal authorities on the island have recently detained hundreds of Dominicans, who often share the same ethnic background, language and culture as Puerto Ricans.

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5 d. ago Accordions: From Eastern Europe to Latin America, with love!

The influence of Eastern Europe immigration in Latin America can be heard in the way the accordion was adapted and adopted in countries like Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and beyond.This week we take a deep dive into those traditions with our guide, Eduardo Díaz, former director of Latino cultural information for the Smithsonian Institution.Featured artists and songs:• Narciso Martínez, "Nix"• Carlos Vives, "Hijo de Vallenato"• Los Corraleros de Majagual, "La Pollera Colorada" • Luis Gonzaga, "Asa Branca"• Grupo Alma Serrana, "Puerto Tirol"• Francisco Ulloa, "El Farolito"• Tatico Henriquez, "La Invasión de Deiziseis"CreditsAudio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

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6 d. ago Rays shortstop Wander Franco's child sexual abuse trial begins with emphatic plea: 'Let justice be done'

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was in court to begin his trial for child sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic on Monday.

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1 week ago Dominican Republic's first table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Dominican Republic's first table grapes land in the United States for the first time  FreshFruitPortal.com

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1 week ago Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time

Dominican Republic table grapes land in the United States for the first time  FreshFruitPortal.com

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3 w. ago US, Dominican Republic Militaries Partner to Develop Enlisted Leaders

US, Dominican Republic Militaries Partner to Develop Enlisted Leaders  southcom.mil

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