DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Tensions escalated in the Dominican Republic’s northcentral Cotui region in Sanchez Ramirez province on 30 May 2025 with clashes between local residents and Dominican security forces. Community members have protested against the expansion of the Barrick Pueblo Viejo gold mine.

The mine operators have received government clearing to build infrastructure for a second tailings dam in the province. Populations in other provinces were adamant on not allowing the tailings dam to be built there given the real environmental risks that come with the permanent open sky storing of the toxic mining wastes.

As reported in Diario Libre and Listin Diario, the demonstrations, fueled by environmental and social concerns, were met with tear gas, live ammunition, and reports of militarization, drawing international attention to the long-standing conflict between the mining company and...