from DL today:
https://www.diariolibre.com/economia/turismo/prostitucion-afecta-el-turismo-en-sosua-PH10354649
Representatives of different sectors of this municipality expressed concern about the rise of prostitution in this area, a practice that, they say, has alienated hundreds of tourists looking for a place to enjoy with their families.
According to the complaint, this activity is carried out in broad daylight without the intervention of the competent authorities. "Unfortunately, Sosúa is losing hundreds of visitors due to this situation," said Julio González, a regular visitor to the beaches of this area.
Other people consulted by Diario Libre reporters pointed out that, together with prostitution, "other dark businesses" are developing here, which has taken away the tranquility of the tourism sector.
"Any problem that is addressed in time has a solution," said a community leader who asked to speak on condition of anonymity.
Julio Almonte, Vice Minister of Tourism for the North Coast, said that the institution and the government security agencies are working on the purification of the "ladies of cheerful life" who come to Sosúa to practice the trade, with the aim of reducing it to its minimum.
The authorities estimate that 90% of sex workers are Haitian.
Almonte said they are working on the organization and regulation of the bars that are located in the commercial area here, especially in Pedro Clisante street, where most of the sex workers are concentrated.
The public servant stated that it is a priority of the Ministry of Tourism to organize this tourist area.
"We are trying to regularize, based on the law, this tourist destination," he said.
https://www.diariolibre.com/economia/turismo/prostitucion-afecta-el-turismo-en-sosua-PH10354649
Representatives of different sectors of this municipality expressed concern about the rise of prostitution in this area, a practice that, they say, has alienated hundreds of tourists looking for a place to enjoy with their families.
According to the complaint, this activity is carried out in broad daylight without the intervention of the competent authorities. "Unfortunately, Sosúa is losing hundreds of visitors due to this situation," said Julio González, a regular visitor to the beaches of this area.
Other people consulted by Diario Libre reporters pointed out that, together with prostitution, "other dark businesses" are developing here, which has taken away the tranquility of the tourism sector.
"Any problem that is addressed in time has a solution," said a community leader who asked to speak on condition of anonymity.
Julio Almonte, Vice Minister of Tourism for the North Coast, said that the institution and the government security agencies are working on the purification of the "ladies of cheerful life" who come to Sosúa to practice the trade, with the aim of reducing it to its minimum.
The authorities estimate that 90% of sex workers are Haitian.
Almonte said they are working on the organization and regulation of the bars that are located in the commercial area here, especially in Pedro Clisante street, where most of the sex workers are concentrated.
The public servant stated that it is a priority of the Ministry of Tourism to organize this tourist area.
"We are trying to regularize, based on the law, this tourist destination," he said.