DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Edward Ramírez / El Día

The case seems to be ending with an apology by the chief of the Naco police detachment to journalist Edward Ramirez. Ramirez had left work late and went for a late exercise stroll at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic sports park, late at night, only to be arrested.

What made the news story outstanding was that he would be reported missing because he was detained at the detachment and not allowed to call for help. He later reported his story, complaining about the violation of his rights.

Bottom line, the story makes it clear that people should avoid strolling outside of popular hours to avoid an encounter of this kind that unfortunately seem to still be happening, despite efforts to modernize the Police.

A spokesperson for the Human Rights Commission (CNDH) says that what happened to Ramirez happens too frequently to people, most of whom do not have access to tell...