The Diario Libre article does not speak of tensions and stand offs. When translated, the article clearly states that the newspaper was UNABLE to speak with representatives of either organization. The article utilizes unnamed sources to say that the two groups are working together to gather a date to meet and discuss the matter at large. How does this portray tension and standoffs? Yes, the developments remain unpopular to some, but just as popular to others. It is not as if there are people with torches and tires roaming the streets and beaches. Diario Libre, and others should really try a wee bit harder. Here is the article, as translated into English......
SANTO DOMINGO. The aspirations of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) to meet with the authorities of the Ministry of Tourism at the end of January to discuss the resolution 002/2017 authorizing the construction of several towers in Punta Cana and Macao " It has not been possible. "
Diario Libre tried on several occasions to communicate with the executives of both institutions and it was not possible, but sources close to them assured that the steps were being taken and there are no dates yet.
Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair "FITUR 2018", held last month in Madrid, Spain, the Minister of Tourism, Francisco Javier García, referred to the case of the 12 towers that are planned to be built in Cap Cana (10) and Macao (2) in the east of the country, noting that the only thing this institution is doing is applying the Territorial Ordinance Plan, which, according to the official, was agreed with Asonahores.
Before the intentions of Asonahores on the dialogue between both institutions, the minister of Tourism was in favor, indicating that if it had been for him the encounter would occur before concluding the month of January. Interested parties spoke in favor of the month of January, more than 20 days ago. The minister said that the institution had been flexible both with Cap Cana and with Macao, and insisted that the towers would provide 14 thousand rooms.