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69-628: This airport was built in the 1930s, during Trujillo's government, with the major purpose of stimulating the city's growth. The operations were focused on passenger movements between San Juan and Santiago, and also cargo operations to San Juan, Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince. Before ceasing operations, Dominicana de Aviación became the first airline to connect Santiago with the United States, starting operations between Santiago and Miami, in McDonnell Douglas DC-6 aircraft in

138-480: A Real Audiencia with Juan Ortiz de Matienzo , Marcelo de Villalobos, and Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón appointed as judges of appeal. In 1514, Pedro Ibanez de Ibarra arrived with the Laws of Burgos . Diego de Medrano, from Soria, was appointed royal treasurer of Santo Domingo. Rodrigo de Alburquerque was named repartidor de indios and soon named visitadores to enforce the laws. The first major slave revolt in

207-631: A bargain with Dominican dictator Pedro Santana whereby the latter was granted several honorific titles and privileges, in exchange for annexing the young nation back to Spanish rule. The Dominican Restoration War began in 1863 however, and in 1865 the Bourbon Queen Isabella II withdrew her soldiers from the island. Over the next two-thirds of a century Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic went through many revolutions and power changes. Santo Domingo would experience

276-405: A borderline tropical rainforest ( Köppen Af )/ tropical monsoon climate ( Am ), as its driest month is very close to 60 millimeters (2.4 in). However, the city seldom experiences the heat that one may expect to find. December through March are the coolest months with warm days with less humidity and cool nights (temperatures of 17 to 19 °C (63 to 66 °F)). July through September are

345-605: A failed invasion from Haiti in 1805, and was once again reclaimed by Spain in 1809. In 1821, Santo Domingo became the capital of an independent nation called the Republic of Spanish Haiti after the Criollo bourgeois within the country, led by José Núñez de Cáceres , overthrew the Spanish crown . The nation was annexed by Haiti just two months later. The city and the colony lost much of their Spanish-born peninsular population as

414-467: A higher education degree. Other universities include: Santo Domingo has an underground and elevated rapid transit metro system. It is the most extensive metro in the Caribbean and Central American region by total length and number of stations. The Santo Domingo Metro is part of a major "National Master Plan" to improve transportation in the city as well as the rest of the nation. The first line

483-580: A museum) and a number of small shops and restaurants. This area was the first European commercial center in the Americas, and is still a hub of activity today. The Alcázar de Colón , having once been the colonial palace of the Columbus family – beginning with his son Diego – is now a museum displaying period furniture and decorations. The building was originally built in 1510, and restored to its current appearance in 1952. A 700 million US dollar investment

552-580: A range of 82–100 both exotic and native plants and animal species. Other notable parks include: There are eighteen universities in Santo Domingo, the highest number of any city in the Dominican Republic. Established in 1538, the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) is the oldest university in the Americas and is also the only public university in the city. Santo Domingo holds the nation's highest percentage of residents with

621-425: A result of these events which caused a great deal of instability and unrest. On 27 February 1844, Santo Domingo was again the capital of a free nation, when it gained its independence from Haiti, led by Dominican nationalist Juan Pablo Duarte . The city was a prize fought over by various political factions over the succeeding decades of instability. In addition, the country had to fight multiple battles with Haiti;

690-418: A sizeable bilingual population that speaks English. The city's economic growth can be witnessed in the extensive vertical growth experienced across many of its neighborhoods. The construction boom is reflected in the many high density residential towers, shopping malls, elevated highways, the metro expansion and overall increase in commercial activity. Santo Domingo has a thriving middle class contrasting with

759-629: Is Carolina Mejía de Garrigó. The "Policía Nacional" (National Police) and "Policia Turística" (Tourist Police) (POLITUR) are tasked with enforcing city safety. The city is the center of economic activity in the Dominican Republic. It is where most of the country's wealth is concentrated and the seat of the national legislature, judicial, and executive government. Many national and international firms have their headquarters or regional offices in Santo Domingo. The city attracts many international firms and franchises such as Ikea, Goldcorp and Barrick due to its location and economic stability. The infrastructure

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828-401: Is connected to the southwest of the country by the national highway DR-2 (Avenida George Washington and Autopista 30 de Mayo), and with the cities of the country's northwest by DR-1 (Expreso Kennedy, Corredor Duarte), which serves as a direct link to the city of Santiago de los Caballeros . DR-3 (Expreso 27 de Febrero/Autopista de Las Américas) connects Santo Domingo directly to the east of

897-516: Is located on the Ozama River. Its location at the center of the Caribbean is well suited for flexible itinerary planning and has excellent support, road and airport infrastructure within the Santo Domingo region, which facilitate access and transfers. The port is suitable for both turnaround and transit calls. The port's renovation is part of a major redevelopment project, aimed at integrating

966-481: Is suitable for most business operations. A key element that has helped the city grow and compete globally is the telecommunications infrastructure. Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic as a whole enjoy a modern and extensive telecommunications system liberalized in the late 1990s which has benefited from extensive foreign investment. This has attracted numerous call centers in recent years. Santo Domingo not only has an excellent telecommunications infrastructure but also

1035-717: Is surrounded by the Santo Domingo Greenbelt . Mirador Norte Park lies in the north of the city, close to Villa Mella and Mirador Sur Park is located in the southwest section of the city. Mirador del Este is located on the East bank of the Ozama river and it is the seat of the Columbus Lighthouse . Independencia Park and Colón Park are located in Zona Colonial. Zoo Parque Zoológico Nacional is home to

1104-418: Is the cultural , financial, political, commercial and industrial center of the Dominican Republic, with the vast majority of the country's most important industries being located within the city. Santo Domingo also serves as the chief seaport of the country. The city's harbor at the mouth of the Ozama River accommodates the largest vessels, and the port handles both heavy passenger and freight traffic. Prior to

1173-657: Is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city and immediate surrounding area (the Distrito Nacional ) had a population of 1,029,110 while the total population is 3,798,699 when including Greater Santo Domingo (the " metropolitan area "). The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional ("D.N.", "National District"), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province . Founded by

1242-474: Is used by more than 12,000 people daily. Santo Domingo is served by two airports. Aeropuerto Internacional La Isabela , an early 21st century-constructed airport located in the northern section of the city, within kilometers of the city center. It serves mostly domestic and charter flights. The major international airport that serves the city is Santo Domingo Las Americas , which serves North, Central and South America and also Europe. The Port of Santo Domingo

1311-583: The Battle of 19 March , Battle of 30 March , Battle of Las Carreras , and Battle of Beler , are a few of the most prominent encounters, mentioned in the national anthem and with city streets named after them. Dominican victory in these engagements thwarted the advance of the Haitian army towards Santo Domingo during the Dominican War of Independence . In 1861, Spain returned to the country, having struck

1380-720: The Museum of Alcázar , in Diego Colon's palace, the Museum of the Casas Reales , with artefacts of the colonial period and a collection of ancient weapons donated by Trujillo , the Naval Museum of the Atarazanas, in the former naval yards, Museo de la Catedral, Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana , documenting the struggle for freedom during the regimes of Trujillo and Balaguer , Museo Duarte , dedicated to

1449-458: The New World . The city's Colonial Zone was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Santo Domingo was called Ciudad Trujillo ( Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað tɾuˈxiʝo] ), from 1936 to 1961, after the Dominican Republic's dictator, Rafael Trujillo , named the capital after himself. Following his assassination, the city resumed its original designation. Santo Domingo

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1518-584: The Treaty of Ryswick included the acknowledgement by Spain of France's dominion over the Western third of the island, now Haiti . During the 18th century, privateers from Santo Domingo patrolled the Caribbean , capturing numerous enemy merchantment . From 1795 to 1822, the city changed hands several times along with the colony it headed. It was ceded to France in 1795. The city was briefly captured by Haitian rebels in 1801, recovered by France in 1802, endured

1587-640: The flag carrier for the country. Dominicana was established in 1944 in an effort to create a national airline aiming at the large number of Dominican citizens who emigrated to the United States , Puerto Rico and Spain . The initial fleet consisted of the Douglas C-47 and DC-6 . During the 1950s, Dominicana launched a domestic route network to places such as Puerto Plata , La Romana and Santiago de los Caballeros , acquiring Curtiss C-46 Commando and Aviation Traders Carvair airplanes. In 1960,

1656-600: The late Middle Ages . The Church and Convent of los Dominicos is the oldest Catholic building in continuous use in the Americas , and was the headquarters of the first university in the Americas . The city's most important historical buildings include the Catedral Santa María La Menor , the first cathedral of the Americas, which states its distinction; the Alcázar de Colón , the first castle in

1725-522: The municipal mayor's office . Sector regions : Santo Domingo is the center of the national government of the Dominican Republic. The President's office and ministries, National Congress, Supreme Court of Justice, and other main government institutions are located in the metropolitan area. The city is administered by the Ayuntamiento del Distrito Nacional (City Hall), which is responsible for municipal functions. The current mayor of Santo Domingo

1794-538: The "Gateway to the Caribbean" and the chief town in Hispaniola from then on. Expeditions which led to Ponce de León 's colonization of Puerto Rico , Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar 's colonization of Cuba , \Hernán Cortés ' conquest of Mexico , and Vasco Núñez de Balboa 's sighting of the Pacific Ocean were all launched from Santo Domingo. In June 1502, Santo Domingo was destroyed by a major hurricane, and

1863-489: The 1970s. In the 1990s, another Dominican airline, Dominair , started operations in the airport, with two daily flights to San Juan. They added flights to Port-au-Prince three years later. In 1998 the airport had its biggest expansion ever. They enlarged the runway to support operation of the American Eagle's ATR aircraft. The airport remained closed for at least eight months. In 1999 American Eagle started, for

1932-569: The 1990s, which coincided with a negative customer reputation (like lost or delayed luggage as well as unreliable schedules). In 1994, now also faced with Cat1 restrictions in the US, Dominicana wet-leased a Boeing 737-300 and a Boeing 757-200 from Mexican low-cost airline TAESA . Further aircraft were wet-leased from Capitol Air Express Express One International , Atlantic Aviation and Carnival Air Lines . During Christmas of 1994, many Dominicana VFR passengers were stranded at JFK, MIA, and SJU when

2001-509: The Americas occurred in Santo Domingo during 1521, when enslaved Africans led an uprising on Diego Colombus's sugar plantation. In 1586, the privateer Sir Francis Drake captured the city and held it for ransom. A report which reached the English government in May 1586 states that from Santo Domingo he took away 1,200 Englishmen, Frenchmen, Flemings, and "Provincials out of prison, besides 800 of

2070-708: The Americas, once the residence of Viceroy of the Indies Don Diego Colón , a son of Christopher Columbus; the Monasterio de San Francisco , the ruins of the first monastery in the Americas; the Museo de las Casas Reales , in a monumental complex that includes the former Palace of the Governors and the building of the former Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo ; the Fortaleza Ozama , is one of

2139-528: The Association for Development. The industrialists of Santiago have defended the project since it is considered to be a solution to the lack of green spaces suitable for relaxation in the city. Nevertheless, it has been argued that the granting of contracts for the different phases from this project violate the frame of transparency and legality. In the Strategic Plan of Santiago it is indicated that

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2208-488: The Caribbean Sea. Santo Domingo's position on its banks was of great importance to the city's economic development and the growth of trade during colonial times. The Ozama River is where the country's busiest port is located. The average temperature in Santo Domingo varies little, because the tropical trade winds help mitigate the heat and humidity throughout the year. Thanks to these trade winds, Santo Domingo has

2277-685: The Dominican Republic include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. There are 59 television stations in Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo has the greatest number of television signals in the country. Additional cable television channels are provided by companies like Aster , Cable TV Dominicana, SKY Dominicana , and Telecable. In Santo Domingo there are 100 different stations in AM frequency and 44 in FM frequency. The city has various parks, many of which are relatively large. Santo Domingo (D.N)

2346-758: The Museum of the Dominican Man, with artifacts from the pre-Columbian Taíno civilization, the National Museum of History and Geography, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. Other museums include the Museo Bellapart , a prominent private collection of 19th- and 20th-Century Dominican painting and sculpture and the Museo Prehispanico, a major private collection of pre-Columbian Taíno art. Telecommunications in

2415-581: The Ozama River ringed rebel headquarters on El Conde Street, shattered buildings and started huge fires. Eventually, the fighting would end on August 31, 1965, with 2,850 Dominicans and 44 American servicemen dead. The year 1992 marked the 500th anniversary, El Quinto Centenario, of Christopher Columbus' Discovery of the Americas . The Columbus Lighthouse – Faro a Colón  – was erected in Santo Domingo in honor of this occasion, with an approximate cost of 400 million Dominican pesos . The Ozama River flows 148 kilometers (92 miles) before emptying into

2484-603: The Spanish in 1496, on the east bank of the Ozama River and then moved by Nicolás de Ovando in 1502 to the west bank of the river, the city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas , and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World , the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo . It is the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, and fortress in

2553-521: The Spanish settled on the island, and officially from August 5, 1498, Santo Domingo became the oldest European city in the Americas. Bartholomew Columbus founded the settlement and named it La Nueva Isabela, after La Isabela , an earlier settlement in the north named after the Queen of Spain Isabella I . In 1495 it was renamed "Santo Domingo", in honor of Saint Dominic . Santo Domingo came to be known as

2622-545: The airline was operating international nonstop passenger service between Ciudad Trujillo (the capitol of the Dominican Republic which was later renamed Santo Domingo ) and Miami with Douglas DC-4 propliners and also nonstop between Ciudad Trujillo and San Juan, Puerto Rico with Douglas DC-3 and Curtiss C-46 prop aircraft. Later during the 1960s, Dominicana renewed its fleet with the Douglas DC-8 , McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and Boeing 727 jetliners. The route network

2691-472: The airline was unable to provide necessary funding to lessors for heavily-booked Christmas flights (and, overbooked for the B727 the lessors were providing, since an A300 had been expected to be wet-leased). As a consequence of the outrage, in early 1995 the government of the Dominican Republic decided to shut down the airline. While the shutdown was originally only planned as a temporary measure to get re-organized,

2760-540: The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, the native Taíno people populated the island which they called Kiskeya ,(mother of all lands) and Ayiti (the land of the high mountains), and which Columbus later named Hispaniola , including the territory of today's Republic of Haiti . At the time, the island's territory consisted of five chiefdoms: Marién, Maguá, Maguana, Jaragua, and Higüey. These were ruled respectively by caciques (chiefs) Guacanagarix, Guarionex, Caonabo , Bohechío, and Cayacoa. Dating from 1493, when

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2898-463: The city. Casa de Teatro is the gathering place of avant garde artists, actors, and musicians. It stages art and literature exhibitions and offers painting, drama, and dancing courses and monthly contests for poetry, short stories, and other forms of literature. Santo Domingo is the location of numerous museums, many of which are located in the Zona Colonial district. In the Zona Colonial is

2967-410: The company never became operational again, and was dissolved in 1999. The vice president at the time was quoted saying that "Dominicans can fly APA International " which was another "local" airline that benefited handsomely from Dominicana's demise. While several attempts have been made to privatize the airline, no efforts came to fruition. American Airlines and later JetBlue dominated the market and

3036-617: The construction of the Metropolitan Park would increase the Santiagos green area from its current 1.1% to 4%. While the old military side of the airport is now used for the National Police, the old passenger terminal side is now used as a racetrack. Dominicana de Aviaci%C3%B3n Compañía Dominicana de Aviación , usually shortened to Dominicana , was an airline based in the Dominican Republic and served as

3105-475: The control tower. All the military operations to the northwest of the country were originated from Santiago Municipal, which people also referred to as Santiago Air Base , pointing the Military Terminal. The Central Park of Santiago is projected to be constructed on the land of the now defunct old Santiago Municipal Airport that now lodges the regional seat of the National Police and the offices of

3174-470: The countrey people". Drake's successful capture signaled the decline of Spain's dominion over Hispaniola, which was accentuated in the early 17th century by Spanish policies that resulted in the depopulation of most of the island outside of the capital. An expedition sent by Oliver Cromwell in 1655 attacked the city of Santo Domingo, but the English force was repulsed by a smaller force of local militias and Santo Domingo suffered only 25 dead. In 1697,

3243-619: The country's National Symphony Orchestra; and the Boulevard 27 de Febrero, a pedestrian promenade located on the busy Avenida 27 de Febrero, which displays works of art from prominent Dominican artists and sculptors. Another attraction is the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte , a sports complex in the center of Santo Domingo. This complex was used during the 2003 Pan American Games . In the Plaza de la Cultura are

3312-531: The country, including the cities of San Pedro de Macorís , La Romana , and major tourist sites such as Punta Cana and Bávaro , and to the Samaná Province (in the northeast) via the Samana Highway. In the city, motoconchos (motorcycle taxis), guaguas / voladoras (low quality public buses), and carros públicos / conchos (shared taxis) are common modes of transport. The Santo Domingo Metro

3381-439: The east, and is characterized by its mixed development and its very active nightlife. Santo Domingo has areas of high development, among them Serralles, Naco, Arroyo Hondo, Piantini, Urb Fernandez, Ens. Julieta, Paraiso, Los Prados, Bella Vista, Sarasota and other sectors, where most of the middle class can be found. Bella Vista and La Esperilla are currently the fastest growing sectors with large mega -projects. Gazcue belongs to

3450-497: The first of two U.S. invasions in 1916 when different leaders fought for presidential power and control of the city. The United States intervened, instituting a military leader, Harry Shepard Knapp . U.S. Marines and Dominicans clashed in Santo Domingo on October 24–25, 1916, resulting in the deaths of two U.S. Marines and three Dominicans. The city was struck by hurricane San Zenón in 1930, which caused major damage and killed up to 8,000 people. After its rebuilding, Santo Domingo

3519-536: The first time, operations in Santiago, adding two daily flights to San Juan, making Dominair to leave the route. In 2002 the airport closed its doors to the public due to the inauguration of a bigger airport, Cibao International Airport , located 15 minutes away from the city center. This new airport allowed jet-passenger aircraft operations and could receive flights from New York, Miami and San Juan, which Santiago Municipal Airport could not handle. On March 18, 2002,

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3588-695: The hero of Dominican independence, and the World of Ambar Museum. Plaza de la Cultura also houses the city's most important cultural venues, including the Teatro Nacional (National Theater) and various museums; the Palacio Nacional , which houses the Presidency of the Dominican Republic; the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), a neoclassical building that is the permanent home of

3657-457: The highest is 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) on 29 May 2002. Many of Santo Domingo's most notable landmarks are located within the Zona Colonial district of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. The Colonial Zone, bordered by the Río Ozama, also has a collection of early 16th century buildings, including palatial houses and majestic churches that reflect the architectural style of

3726-567: The hottest. Santo Domingo averages 1,445 millimeters (56.9 in) of rain annually. Its driest months are from December through April; however, due to the trade winds and mountains to the southwest, rain is seen even during these months. Like many other cities in the Caribbean , Santo Domingo is very susceptible to hurricanes. Hurricane Georges caused severe destruction in September 1998. The lowest recorded temperature has been 11.0 °C (51.8 °F) on 5 February 1951 and 7 January 1957 and

3795-477: The more traditional southeastern area of the city and is known for its buildings dating from the 1930s to the 1960s. The performing arts are very important in Santo Domingo. The city has its own symphonic orchestra , chamber orchestra, opera company, ballet company, folkloric company, and national theater , including a number of smaller groups. The Plaza of culture is the center of activity, but there are concerts, ballet, folklore, and other performances throughout

3864-501: The new Governor Nicolás de Ovando had it rebuilt on a different site on the other side of the Ozama River . The original layout of the city and a large portion of its defensive wall can still be appreciated today throughout the Colonial Zone, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Diego Columbus , Christopher Columbus's son, arrived in 1509, assuming the powers of Viceroy and admiral. In 1512, Ferdinand established

3933-491: The opening of the second line, 30,856,515 passengers rode the Santo Domingo Metro in 2012. According to government figures more than 300,000 people ride the 31 kilometer system on a daily basis. In 2018, a 5-kilometer Teleférico de Santo Domingo (aerial cable car) was opened to provide service to the poorest areas in the east and north of the metropolitan area, and serve as a feeder for the metro. The cable car

4002-482: The port area and the Zona Colonial and foster a cruise, yacht, and high-end tourism destination. Supported by legislation approved in 2005, the project, developed by the Sans Souci Group, also includes the development of a new sports marina and a 122-acre (0.49 km ) mixed-leisure real estate development adjacent to the port. Santo Domingo is the terminus for four of the five national highways . The city

4071-504: The revenue side, government employees also sought to fly non-revenue, given the typical patronage in the Dominican Republic with many flights full of them often displacing paying passengers. Subsequently, the fleet and network were scaled back, leaving only the original routes like New York, Miami, Caracas, and San Juan. In an effort to save on maintenance costs, Dominicana began to operate leased aircraft (mostly Boeing 727s and also Airbus A300s ). The financial situation further worsened into

4140-549: The second U.S. invasion in 1965. U.S. troops engaged in heavy fighting in the streets of Santo Domingo against the Constitucionalistas on June 15 and June 16. Newsweek described it this way: Amid the clatter of automatic weapons, the sharp rattle of .50-caliber guns and the heavy explosions of bazookas and recoilless rifles, the paratroopers of the 82nd U.S. Airborne Division blasted their way four city blocks into Caamaño's bastion. Heavy fire from U.S. guns across

4209-545: The significant pockets of poverty that remain as challenges for the future. Marginalized slum conditions exist mostly in the northeast quadrant of the city with smaller pockets extending across the city. Areas of extensive development include the Poligono Central , which is bordered by the Avenida John F. Kennedy northward 27 February Avenue south, Avenida Winston Churchill to the west and Avenida Máximo Gómez to

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4278-622: The surviving sections of the Walls of Santo Domingo, which is the oldest military construction of European origin in the Americas; the Pantéon Nacional , a former Jesuit edifice now hosting the remains of various renowned Dominicans; and the Dominican Convent , the first convent in the Americas. On the north end of Calle Las Damas, the restored and expanded Plaza de España is bordered by Las Atarazanas (former naval yard, now

4347-776: The two American Eagle flights to San Juan were transferred to the new Cibao International Airport, ceasing passenger operations in Santiago Municipal Airport. A Year later the Santiago Air Base became unnecessary for the FAD, and a cost that they could not handle by themselves, so they moved all operations to the Puerto Plata Air Base (located in Gregorio Luperon International Airport ). Santiago Municipal

4416-608: The years, Dominicana operated the following aircraft types: The most common Dominicana livery consisted of a metallic silver fuselage, with red and blue cheatlines going all the way from the cockpit to the tail painting, representing the colors in the Dominican flag. The Dominicana titles were written in black letters above the passenger windows. Ciudad Trujillo Santo Domingo ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanto ðoˈmiŋɡo] meaning " Saint Dominic " but verbatim "Holy Sunday"), once known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán , known as Ciudad Trujillo between 1936 and 1961,

4485-434: Was further expanded, with more destinations in the Americas and the Caribbean during the 1970s. At its height in the 1980s, Dominicana operated the Boeing 747 to European destinations like Madrid, Milan, and Frankfurt . At the end of the decade, the airline's economic situation worsened due to poor management, lack of innovation or cost-cutting culture, and the heavy maintenance costs of its aging fleet. More importantly, on

4554-455: Was known officially as Ciudad Trujillo due to the personality cult imposed by dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo , who governed from 1930. Following his assassination in 1961 the city was renamed back to Santo Domingo. In 1962, Juan Bosch was elected to the presidency. He was overthrown seven months later, resulting in a civil war in the capital. Francisco Caamaño led the Constitucionalistas fighting to restore democracy. This would lead to

4623-435: Was made in the Port of the Ozama river adjacent to the Ciudad Colonial aiming to turn Santo Domingo into a port of call for luxury cruise ships and including a privately owned marina. The project is being completed by Sans Soucí Ports S.A. The city proper of Santo Domingo is subdivided into incorporated areas (neighborhoods) called sectores which could be considered as small urban towns. All sectores are serviced directly by

4692-423: Was now completely closed, with no operations at all. Santiago Municipal Airport is now known as Cibao Center National Police, north command of operations for the National Police. Santiago Municipal Airport was the secondary hub for the Dominican Air Force . They had at least 30% of their operations in this airport. They also had their own ramp and terminal, located behind the hangars of the Civil Aviation, next to

4761-403: Was planned to relieve traffic congestion in the Máximo Gómez and Hermanas Mirabal Avenue . The second line, which opened in April 2013, is meant to relieve the congestion along the Duarte-Kennedy-Centenario Corridor in the city from west to east. As of August 2013, the metro consists of these two lines. Four more lines are planned to be constructed in the near future, for a total of six. Before

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