Juan Manuel Méndez
Dominican RepublicpoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Juan Manuel Méndez is the Director of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) in the Dominican Republic, known for his role in coordinating emergency response efforts during disasters. He has recently been in the news following a tragic incident at the Jet Set nightclub, where a roof collapse resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and numerous injuries, prompting his agency to manage the emergency response and aid to the victims.
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Juan Manuel Méndez indicated that investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the fire.
Varios italianos han sido trasladados a su país tras incendio en hotel de BayahibeDominican Republic· 2026-06-21
Juan Manuel Mendez, director del COE, encabezó las labores de coordinación.
Aún no se determinan las causas del incendio en hotel de BayahíbeDominican Republic· 2026-06-20Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the COE, confirmed that the tourist was brought to the hospital by her husband.
revelan su causa de muerte e identidad
Colombia· 2026-06-20
Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the COE, reported on the situation regarding the hotel fire and the evacuation of guests.
Fallece una de las turistas italianas alojadas en incendiado hotel de BayahíbeDominican Republic· 2026-06-20
Juan Manuel Méndez, the director general of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE), indicated that he will make a significant announcement in the coming hours.
Otra vez, Juan Manuel Méndez señala intenciones de dejar el COEDominican Republic· 2026-06-01
Juan Manuel Méndez was shot and injured while intervening in the altercation.
Jueza dispone que hombre acusado de muerte de seguridad de la UASD siga en prisiónDominican Republic· 2026-01-29
Juan Manuel Méndez was a victim of the attempted homicide by Jiménez Garban.
La UASD aún no implementa medidas de seguridad tras muerte de empleado a manos de estudianteDominican Republic· 2025-11-23
Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the COE who warned the population about possible urban flooding due to heavy rains.
Autoridades alertan a población de posibles inundaciones urbanas por efectos de onda tropicalDominican Republic· 2025-11-02Juan Manuel Méndez is the director general of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia who praised the accurate forecasts of the meteorological institute.
Gobierno llama a la vuelta a la “normalidad”Dominican Republic· 2025-10-27General Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the country's Emergency Operations Center, reported that nearly 4,000 people had been evacuated by midday Sunday.
Caribe se prepara para chegada do furacão Melissa nesta terça: 'chuva sem precedentes'
Brazil· 2025-10-27
Juan Manuel Méndez stated that he had never seen such erratic behavior in a weather phenomenon as Melissa in his 20 years of service.
Del ciclón zurdo a la tormenta erráticaDominican Republic· 2025-10-27
Juan Manuel Méndez specified that the provinces in yellow alert are San José de Ocoa, Samaná, and others.
No habrá labores ni docencia en Barahona, Pedernales, Independencia y BahorucoDominican Republic· 2025-10-26Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE), warned about the dangers of soil saturation and landslides.
Suelos saturados agravan peligro de deslizamientos; director del COE llama a comunicar agrietamientosDominican Republic· 2025-10-26Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the COE, indicated that the decrease in alert levels does not mean that people should let their guard down.
COE disminuye niveles de alerta para el Gran Santo Domingo, San Pedro y La RomanaDominican Republic· 2025-10-26
Juan Manuel Méndez decreased the alert levels in the Greater Santo Domingo area following Ceballos' statements.
Lluvias torrenciales de Melissa se trasladarán a zona fronteriza y al suroeste del paísDominican Republic· 2025-10-26
Juan Manuel Méndez is the director general of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE) who announced the resumption of work activities in various provinces.
Gobierno dispone reanudación de las labores en el gran Santo Domingo y otras dos provinciasDominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE) who informed about the opening of businesses in several provinces despite the storm Melissa.
COE dispone la apertura de los comercios en 4 provincias en alerta rojaDominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the COE, reported an increase in the number of displaced individuals due to the storm.
Más de un millón 200 mil usuarios sin agua potable; 1,380 desplazados y 263 viviendas afectadasDominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the COE, stated that he has never seen such an erratic phenomenon in his 20 years of experience.
Más 200 viviendas han resultado afectadas por efectos de MelissaDominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez indicated that he will review the emergency measures in affected areas.
Gobierno busca volver a la "normalidad"Dominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez, a retired general, announced the continuation of measures in response to the storm.
Tormenta Melissa es el evento atmosférico de mayor efecto en el tiempo en las últimas décadasDominican Republic· 2025-10-25Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) and is involved in managing the response to the storm Melissa.
Niveles de alerta podrían cambiar en varias provincias este sábado, dice Juan Manuel MéndezDominican Republic· 2025-10-25General Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the COE, stated that he has never seen such an erratic phenomenon in his 20 years of experience.
1,010 personas han sido desplazadas por las lluvias de la tormenta MelissaDominican Republic· 2025-10-24Juan Manuel Méndez, a retired general, expressed concern over the erratic behavior of storm Melissa affecting the Dominican Republic.
“En 20 años nunca había visto una tormenta tan errática como Melissa”Dominican Republic· 2025-10-24Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) who explained the situation regarding the storm Melissa.
¡Los suelos están saturados! Melissa continuará generando inundaciones en RDDominican Republic· 2025-10-24
Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the COE who provided updates on the storm's impact.
Elevan a 12 las provincias en alerta roja por tormenta Melissa; advierten suelos están saturadosDominican Republic· 2025-10-24Juan Manuel Méndez called on the population to stay alert to information provided by state relief agencies regarding the trajectory and effects of Tropical Storm Melissa on the country.
Gran Santo Domingo continuará con lluvias y tormentas eléctricas la noche de este juevesDominican Republic· 2025-10-24
Juan Manuel Méndez, the director of the Center for Emergency Operations, stated that the event must be followed minute by minute.
Gobierno suspende trabajo y docencia para este viernes por efectos de tormenta MelissaDominican Republic· 2025-10-24
Juan Manuel Méndez called on the population to pay attention to information provided by state relief agencies regarding the trajectory and effects of Tropical Storm Melissa.
la población no debe descuidarse, estos eventos son impredeciblesDominican Republic· 2025-10-23
Juan Manuel Méndez is the director of the COE.
LIDOM extiende posposición a la jornada del miércoles ante tormenta MelissaDominican Republic· 2025-10-22