DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Public Health announced it will pick up the medical expenses tab of a Venezuelan seriously affected by adulterated alcohol during an excursion to Saona Island. The family had to pay RD$2.4 million in medical expenses for 34-year old Armando Medina. Medina spent two weeks in a coma after becoming intoxicated by the drink included in the Ata Excursiones package. Medina’s medical prognosis is reserved.

The Ministry of Public Health also canceled the company’s operating license and ordered the closing of the agency. As reported, the Ministry of Public Health has begun a lawsuit against Ata Excursiones.

Tourism Minister David Collado made a statement on the case. “The Dominican government will not tolerate the sale of illegal and adulterated alcohol in any establishment, and those who incur in this activity will feel the full weight of the law. The health and...