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Sheinbaum celebrates record number of medals won by Mexican athletes at the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American Games

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During the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo publicly celebrated a historic and record-breaking medal performance by the national athletic delegation. The multi-sport event also featured notable victories for the host nation, including a gold medal win by Dominican karateka Thalía Terrero in the -55 kg kumite category after defeating Cuba's Baurelys Torres 10-3.

In addition to the karate success, the Dominican Republic secured another gold medal in track and field. The men's 4x100 meters relay team, consisting of Franquelo Pérez, Yohandris Andújar, Melbin Marcelino, and Yancarlos Martínez, finished first with a time of 37.9 seconds during Thursday's competitions.

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Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO) Local athletic triumphs and gold medal wins for Dominican competitors.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Political reaction to Mexico's historic medal record at the games.
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