Faride Raful

Faride Raful

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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic. She recently highlighted the significant increase in the number of registered civilian firearms in the country, which has risen from 230,000 in 2020 to 243,785. Raful emphasized the government's commitment to modernizing the firearms registration system and implementing strategies to combat illegal arms trafficking as part of a broader regional effort with the Organization of American States (OAS) and Central American countries.

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Rosario urged Minister Faride Raful to retract the measure, claiming it violates constitutional rights.

Roberto Rosario señala que sentencia del TC carece de “objeto y utilidad pública”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-30
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Faride Raful, the Minister of Interior and Police, respects the Constitutional Court's ruling regarding the regulation of alcohol sales.

Interior acoge sentencia del TC, pero aclara seguirá restricción de ventas bebidas alcohólicas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-29
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Faride Raful emphasized the need to address violence stemming from personal and community disputes.

Más de 40 homicidios se registraron en los primeros días de julio
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-21
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Faride Raful informed that she has not contemplated resigning from her position because she feels she is fulfilling her commitment.

"Yo estoy cumpliendo el compromiso"
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-13
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police, whose dismissal is being demanded by the protesters.

Cacerolazos en protesta a situación económica y social en el país
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-08
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Desde el presidente Luis Abinader, la ministra de Interior, Faride Raful; la procuradora general, Yeni Berenice Reynoso; el director de la Policía, Andrés Modesto Cruz, hasta el más humilde ciudadano han deplorado este acto bárbaro.

El grito desgarrador de Darlin
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-07
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who did not comment on the incident due to an official visit.

Suspenden a agentes que presenciaron muerte de Darlin Mercado en Herrera
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-06
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police addressing police conduct.

Una mala práctica que se vuelve recurrente
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-06
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Faride Raful reported that 59% of registered homicides in the country originate from social conflicts.

El ruido es el tipo de contaminación que más molesta a los dominicanos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-05
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who expressed her sorrow over the incident.

Cuando una acción policial le arrebata el “alma de la fiesta” a una familia
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-05
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Faride Raful, the Minister of Interior and Police, condemned the police abuse that led to the tragedy.

Entregan a la justicia al agente involucrado en la muerte de joven en sector de Herrera
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-04
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Faride Raful expressed that the police officer who killed a young man during an incident will face the full weight of the law.

“Ningún uniforme puede ser un escudo para la impunidad”
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-04
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who had a corporate credit card requested in her name.

¿Cómo usan la tarjeta de crédito las instituciones públicas?
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-01
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police in the Dominican Republic, who reported on the homicide rates and social conflicts in the country.

Homicidios ya rozan los 609 y la mayor causa son los conflictos sociales
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-30
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Faride Raful revealed that in 2026 there have been a total of 609 homicides reported in the Dominican Republic.

Interior y Policía dice que se han reportado 609 homicidios en lo que va de 2026
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-30
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Faride Raful, the Minister of Interior and Police, sent proposals for modifications to the police reform.

A menos de un mes para que concluya legislatura, senadores esperan aprobar reforma policial
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-06-25
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who is the victim of the defamation case.

Tribunal dicta conducencia contra Ingrid Jorge por no comparecer audiencia en caso de Faride Raful
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-05-27
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Faride Raful, the Minister of Interior and Police, attended the wake of Yeni Berenice's father.

Faride Raful, director policial y miembros del MP acuden a velatorio del padre de Yeni Berenice
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-06
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who was present at the event.

Procuradora general expande servicio de asistencia legal gratuita
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-04
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police, discussing the challenges of police reform.

hay muchas investigaciones relacionadas con falta de integridad
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-03
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Faride Raful was noted for applauding during President Abinader's address.

Desde satélite espacial hasta el fin de la era de los “intocables”, en rendición de cuentas.
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-28
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Faride Raful, the Minister of Interior and Police, expressed hope for the success of the new director.

Nuevo director de la Policía Nacional se compromete a disminuir la tasa de criminalidad
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-19
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Faride Raful informed that electric scooters and motorcycles must be categorized to regulate their use on the streets.

Gobierno categorizará y regulará uso de motos y patinetas eléctricas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-17
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who commented on the case of Melitón Cordero.

Fuerza de Tarea descarta hablar de exsupervisor de la DEA acusado en EEUU en reunión con Abinader
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-17
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Raymond Jacquez requested a dialogue with Minister Faride Raful to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties involved.

Usuarios de patinetas eléctricas protestan en contra de la incautación de estos dispositivos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-15
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who met with the CMD to discuss the suspension of a march.

Médicos suspenden marcha tras reunión con Faride Raful
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-14
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Faride Raful evaded questions about the DEA situation while leaving a dialogue meeting.

Fray Arístides dice gobierno dominicano debe investigar caso de la DEA, "porque no fue en Alaska"
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-13
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Faride Raful is the incumbent of the MIP who stated that only authorities can make calls against actions in the territory.

DGM reitera desautorización a ultimátum de Antigua Orden y garantiza operativos en Los Minas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-11
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Faride Raful is the Minister of Interior and Police who desauthorized the ultimatum made by Antigua Orden Dominicana.

Gobierno desautoriza ultimátum de Antigua Orden dirigido a haitianos
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-10
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