One hundred years of Foucault: why the philosopher who unmasked power remains the most dangerous for the media

This collection of news items marks the centenary of the birth of French philosopher Michel Foucault, who was born on October 15, 1926, and died on June 25, 1984. Recognized as a highly cited thinker in contemporary humanities and social sciences, Foucault is examined regarding his critique of power and his enduring status as a challenging figure for media institutions.

Simultaneously, separate coverage from the Dominican Republic reports on national economic data released by the Dirección de Desarrollo. According to these preliminary figures presented by Vice President Raquel Peña, the country's monetary poverty rate fell to an average of 14.58 percent during the first semester of 2026. This figure surpasses the government's previous target of reaching below 15 percent by the year 2028.