Marvin Amparo Santana

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Marvin Amparo Santana | Image by The Continent Times Editorial, EST. July, 2026.
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Overview

Marvin Amparo Santana is an American businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and media owner who founded Postidal in 2020. He is the President and CEO of Postidal Enterprises.

Early Life

Marvin Amparo Santana was born on July 29, 1992, in Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic. He was raised in a hardworking family rooted in local entrepreneurship. His mother, Modesta Santana de Amparo, was a baker, frequent churchgoer, and small business owner whose work served the community and taught Marvin the value of consistency, service, and craft. His father, Narciso Amparo, worked as a tailor, adding another layer of discipline and precision to Marvin’s upbringing. These early influences shaped his understanding of responsibility, ambition, and community‑driven leadership — values that later defined his professional identity.

Education

Amparo Santana pursued a multidisciplinary academic path that blended business, law, and technology. In 2015, he earned a degree in Business Management and a minor in Legal Studies from New York University and Farmingdale State College. He later completed a master’s degree in business administration at the Rochester Institute of Technology, strengthening his expertise in organizational systems, digital innovation, and strategic leadership.

Rise as a Business Leader

From 2021 to 2023, Marvin Amparo Santana served as Vice President at HSBC Bank in New York City, where he led government reporting, risk management, and business data analytics. In 2024, he became Vice President at CitiBank for New York City, overseeing risk management and establishing himself as an expert in business analytics.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Amparo Santana is the founder and president of several media, commerce, and fintech ventures:

  • Continent Times (2017) — a real estate, media company, and digital newspaper, based in New York
  • Continent Post (2017) — a real estate, media company and digital newspaper, based in New York
  • Postidal (2020) — an e‑commerce platform operating in all 50 states
  • Postidal Union (2025) — a money remittance platform
Marvin Amparo Santana | Image by The Continent Times Editorial, EST. July, 2026.
Marvin Amparo Santana | Image by The Continent Times Editorial, EST. July, 2026.
Marvin Amparo Santana | Image by The Continent Times Editorial, EST. July, 2026.

Postidal Union

A major milestone in his entrepreneurial career came with the creation of Postidal Union, a Delaware‑incorporated fintech subsidiary of Postidal specializing in wire transfers and money remittance services. By July 2026, Postidal Union reached a valuation of $1.4 billion, becoming one of the fastest‑growing Dominican‑American fintech companies in the United States. Its mission centers on modernizing cross‑border payments and expanding money remittance from the US to Latin American countries.

Awards and Recognition

During high school, Amparo Santana also won several Model United Nations debate competitions, representing his school in conferences held at the United Nations in New York, La Sorbonne in Paris, and national forums in the Dominican Republic — achievements that showcased his early talent for diplomacy, public speaking, and global engagement.

In 2010, Marvin Amparo Santana received the highest Student Merit Award from the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education after earning the top GPA in the national public school system. This early achievement highlighted his academic discipline and set the foundation for his future leadership roles. He later attended college on a full scholarship, awarded for his academic performance and leadership potential.

Literary Work

Marvin Amparo Santana is also a writer — a creative pursuit he often describes as something he does purely for fun. Even so, he has published works across fiction, poetry, prose, thriller, and fantasy, building a small but distinctive catalog that reflects his curiosity and imagination.

His books include:

  • La Yola: Kingdom of the Americas (2025) — Science Fiction / Thriller
  • The Speech (2015)
  • The Man in the Mirror (2015) — Poetry & Prose
  • Lágrimas de Sangue (2015) — Poetry & Prose (Spanish)
  • Cuando los Leones Lloran (2015) — Fantasy / Supernatural (Spanish)

His literary catalog explores fiction, thriller, prose, poetry, and fantasy, often blending emotional depth with imaginative world‑building.

Personal Life

As President and CEO of Postidal, Marvin Amparo Santana drives initiatives across fintech, finance, and technology, continuing to build platforms that serve both U.S. and Latin American markets.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Marvin Amparo Santana
  • Born: July 29, 1992
  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 6,3 ft
  • City: Hato Mayor del Rey
  • Province: Dominican Republic
  • Profession: Businessman, Entrepreneur, President and CEO of Postidal Enterprises, Owner and Chairman of The Continent Post and Continent Times Medias
  • Best Known For: Marvin Amparo Santana is an American businessman, investor, entrepreneur, and media owner who founded Postidal in 2020.
  • Citizenships: Dominican, Spanish, and U.S
  • Current Role: President and CEO of Postidal (2026– )
  • Previous Roles: Vice President, HSBC Bank New York (2021–2023), Vice President, CitiBank (2024)
  • Founder Of: Postidal, Postidal Union, Continent Times, and Continent Post
  • Postidal Union Valuation: $1.4B (July 2026)
  • Astrological Sign: Leo
  • Schools: New York State University at Farmingdale, Rochester Institute of Technology Business School (Sanders College of Business)
  • Mother: Modesta Santana
  • Father: Narciso Amparo

Citation Information

  • Authors: Continent Times Editors
  • Last Updated: August 25, 2026
  • First Published: August 25, 2026
  • URL: https://continenttimes.com/2026/08/marvin-amparo-santana/

Boats, picket lines, ‘Jersey Pride’: Trump tax breaks inspire wave of copycats

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POLITICO
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Continent Times
FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Brian Faler

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President Donald Trump’s signature tax breaks for tips, overtime, seniors and car-loan interest were only the beginning.

Special carveouts for regular Americans are suddenly all the rage in Congress, with lawmakers in both parties proposing new tax cuts for cops, farmers, homebuyers, striking workers and businesses selling New Jersey swag.

Many are closely modeled after the president’s provisions, down to bill names like “No Tax on Boat Loan Interest,” “No Taxes on Utility Bills,” and “No Tax on Health Care.”

“Must be an election year,” said Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), a retiring tax writer.

Targeted tax breaks are nothing new, but Trump has breathed new life into the genre — animating all sides in the process.

Conservatives are dismayed at their party abandoning the mantra of lowering rates while widening the tax base in favor of what many see as little more than earmarks that clutter the tax code. Progressives worry the proposals will sponge up scarce dollars they’d rather spend on priorities like expanding health coverage. And deficit hawks across the political spectrum don’t want to further shrink the tax base when the government is running a $2 trillion deficit.

About us

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Continent Times LLC is a diversified American media and real‑estate company founded in 2017 by businessman Marvin Amparo Santana. The company operates across two core segments—digital publishing and hospitality‑focused real‑estate holdings—creating a balanced model that blends scalable digital revenue with long‑term, asset‑backed value.

The media division centers on Continent Times, a digital news platform delivering national and international coverage across politics, business, culture, and global affairs. Over time, the publication has expanded its editorial capabilities, strengthened audience engagement, and invested in digital infrastructure to support sustainable growth in readership, advertising, and brand visibility.

Complementing its media operations, the company manages a hospitality real‑estate portfolio consisting of motels and hotels. These assets provide stable cash flow, operational leverage, and long‑term appreciation potential. Continent Times LLC continues to evaluate opportunities to optimize occupancy, enhance property performance, and pursue strategic acquisitions or divestitures aligned with market conditions.

Together, these business lines position Continent Times LLC as a hybrid operator with both digital media scalability and tangible real‑estate value. The company’s strategy emphasizes disciplined growth, operational resilience, and sustained value creation for investors.

Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction

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Yahoo
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Construction work continues on a helipad and the White House Ballroom on the South Lawn of the White House on August 5, 2026, in Washington. © Tierney L. Cross, AP

Jonathan O’Connell and Sarah Blaskey, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post

Updated Wed, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million for construction projects on the White House grounds, a significantly larger price tag than has been previously reported and one that would be covered primarily by taxpayers, according to records reviewed by The Washington Post.

Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the records show, the administration has pieced together funding from other agencies and private donors and directed it to a little-known account that typically holds a few million dollars for routine maintenance of the executive mansion.

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Iran-US war is not good for US Stocks

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Continent Times
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NEW YORK, NY — In an economy long reshaped by globalization, the United States has shifted much of its industrial base to Asia, emerging instead as a nation defined by services, finance, and the technologies that orbit them. Yet even after that transformation, the country entered 2026 with a $30.77 trillion GDP, retaining its position as the world’s largest economy.

That success, however, comes with vulnerabilities. Analysts have noted that a system so heavily reliant on markets and capital flows is particularly sensitive to geopolitical shocks. And in recent weeks, the conflict between the United States and Iran has become exactly the kind of shock investors fear.

The New York Stock Exchange has reflected that anxiety with unmistakable clarity. Major indices have fallen sharply, and technology companies — especially those tied to artificial intelligence — have been among the hardest hit. The downturn has rippled into the IPO market, where offerings that once drew intense interest are now struggling to gain traction.

Even firms known for their resilience and ambition, including SpaceX, have not been immune to the broader market unease. Their performance has become a shorthand for the challenges facing companies navigating a climate of uncertainty, rising tensions, and investor caution.

The moment underscores a broader reality: in an economy built on services, innovation, and financial interdependence, war exerts pressure not only on diplomacy but on the very mechanisms that sustain American economic strength.

Article published originally by The Continent Post.

Bitcoin Falls Sharply, Breaking Key $70,000 Level Amid Broader Market Turmoil

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Continent Times
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The price of Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, dropped sharply on Thursday, falling below the psychologically important $70,000 level for the first time in more than a year, as investors pulled back from risk assets and broader financial markets weakened.

Trading data showed Bitcoin dropping roughly 40 percent from its peak in Octoberes reaching levels not seen since late 2024. The decline occurs amid a global sell-off in technology stocks, reduced market liquidity, and declining demand for Bitcoin-related investment products, analysts said. Market strategists pointed to a combination of factors behind the downturn.

Heavy liquidations of leveraged crypto positions and outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have underscored the erosion of investor confidence. Some traders warned that the loss of the $70,000 threshold could trigger further declines.

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

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Reuters
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will have more power to hire and fire up to 50,000 career federal employees in an overhaul of the government’s civil service system announced by his administration on Thursday.

The overhaul, released by the Office of Personnel Management, fulfills Trump’s campaign pledge to strip job protections from federal workers deemed by the president’s team to be “influencing” government policy.

It is the biggest change to the rules governing the civil service in more than a century and targets employees that the administration sees as undermining the president’s priorities. Trump called the overhaul “Schedule F” during his first administration.

“You can’t run an organization if people are refusing to actually carry out the lawful objectives and orders of the administration,” said OPM Director Scott Kupor, the administration’s top HR official.

The rule will be scrutinized by a federal judge.

Federal worker unions and their allies sued in January to stop the policy before it was fully developed. Federal judges paused the litigation while the Trump administration finalized changes. A court challenge will resume in the coming days, said Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward, one of the groups behind the lawsuit.

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Republicans love Kevin Warsh but he still has a problem in the Senate

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POLITICO
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Sen. Thom Tillis speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 28, 2026. | Francis Chung/POLITICO
Sen. Thom Tillis speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 28, 2026. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Friday he will oppose President Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick until a Justice Department probe into current Fed chief Jerome Powell “is fully and transparently resolved,” a stance that could severely complicate Kevin Warsh’s path to confirmation in the Senate.

The retiring North Carolina lawmaker’s vote is needed to advance Warsh’s nomination through the Senate Banking Committee, which oversees the Fed and considers its nominees.

The Powell investigation centers around statements the Fed chief made before Congress about cost overruns at the central bank’s Washington headquarters. Tillis has said he will oppose any Fed nominee since the probe became public earlier this month.

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US could seek piece of defense companies, Commerce chief says

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick participates in a South Korea-U.S. business roundtable with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) at The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2025.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump’s push for the federal government to take stakes in U.S. companies it does business with, saying it could move into the defense industry.

“They’re thinking about it,” Lutnick told CNBC, citing Pentagon leaders. “There’s a lot of talking that needs to be had about how do we finance our munitions acquisitions.”

“There’s a monstrous discussion about defense. Lockheed Martin makes 97% of their revenue from the U.S. government. They are basically an arm of the U.S. government,” he added.

On Monday, Trump said he wants to make more U.S. government investments in healthy American companies even as critics warn that such a role for the government could limit corporate strategy and market agility and questions are raised about the impact on consumers.

The Trump administration last week announced a near-10% stake in chipmaker Intel (INTC.O), opens new tab. It previously intervened to complete the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel in June, taking what Trump called a “golden share” that gives Washington say over its operations.

It also took a stake in rare earths company MP Materials (MP.N), opens new tab, and brokered a deal with chipmakers Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab and AMD to take 15% of revenue from sales to China of chips that had previously been prohibited.

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Families leave Gaza City after night of bombardment, Israelis protest

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Reuters
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  • Bombing and shelling continue around Gaza City
  • Israelis launch day of protests against the war
  • Netanyahu calls Monday’s hospital strikes a ‘tragic mishap’

More Palestinian families left Gaza City on Tuesday after a night of Israeli shelling on its outskirts, as Israelis launched a day of nationwide protests calling for hostages to be released and the war in Gaza to end.

Residents said Israeli aerial and tank shelling continued throughout the night and early on Tuesday in the eastern Gaza City suburbs of Sabra, Shejaia, and Tuffah, as well as in Jabalia town to the north, destroying roads and houses.

“Earthquakes, we call it, they want to scare people to leave their homes,” said Ismail, 40, a Gaza City resident.

The Israeli military has said its forces are operating in the area to locate weapons and destroy tunnels used by militants. Despite widespread protests at home and international condemnation, Israel is preparing to launch a new offensive in Gaza City, in what it describes as Hamas’ last bastion.

Israeli strikes at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed at least 20 people, including journalists working for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others.

At least 34 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the enclave overnight and on Tuesday, local health authorities said, including 18 people around Gaza City.

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