DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

A handful of legislators with cases pending in the Dominican judiciary, most for drug trafficking and asset laundering, were reelected to their posts in Congress during the 19 May 2024 general election. Hoy, Listin Diario and Diario Libre carried stories with details on the past or present accusations against these legislators, most elected for the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM).

Being a legislator grants privileged judicial treatment, as their cases can only be heard by a special Supreme Court of Justice judge.

Hoy provides details on the winners of congressional seats who have or had cases in the judiciary and the issues that have them in the spotlight.

Sergio “Gory” Moya, PRM, Voting District 3. Controversy: He is one of those identified in the Calamar Case, as one of the coordinators of an alleged extortion scheme against betting shops...