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Father and Sons Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Dominican Official’s Son in Houston Area

Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded last month in the Gulfgate area, where a high-ranking Dominican official’s son was fatally shot. The suspects involved in this devastating crime are a father and his two sons, all now facing charges of murder. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Luis Alfredo Pacheco, son of Alfredo Pacheco, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic, lost his life in the shooting. The incident took place at …

Son of Dominican Republic Leader Fatally Shot in Houston Shooting

Houston, Texas – The son of the President of the Dominican Republic was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Houston. Authorities identified the victim as 29-year-old Alexis Joel Martínez, who was the eldest son of President Luis Abinader. The shooting took place in the Upper Kirby district of Houston, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to reports, Martínez was found with a gunshot wound inside a condominium complex and was …

Decoding the Risks of Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic: A Public Health Wake-Up Call

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The recent investigation into the deaths of 93 U.S. citizens who underwent cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic between 2009 and 2022 has raised significant concerns. The majority of the deceased were young to middle-aged women, and findings show that the primary cause of death among 90% of cases was embolic phenomena. These fatalities were often linked to personal or procedural risk factors, such as BMI ≥25 kg/m², being above …