Born and raised behind the Iron Curtain I find the Eastern European countries very dangerous, but driving in DR is challenging now to say the least...in the late 90's early 00's it seemed more civil...
If you approach this the same way as the drivers in UK handle the "stop the oil" idiots you're in for a long journey...having connections in DR is the way to go in this situation
The trailer seemed to be trying too hard...was that scene from the trailer filed in Rio San Juan ? Since La Soga, which was a disappointment I didn't bother with a Dominican movie.
I paid U$ 2,000 GO Guzman firm back in 2009 ( or around ) ; I wasn't in DR, it wasn't contested etc etc ; I had one meeting at their office in Sosua, I paid half, then I paid the other half when I picked up the final divorce.
The DOP "IS" pegged to the USD "just as" HKD or SGD are (different barrios interests rule that) ....let's just say the other cousin, the MXP is at times left to be on it's own (float), yet the DOP, as a "little distant cousin" gets a break. DOP will ride the wave along (behind) the world's...
If you test positive after 14 days you're likely to test positive for longer regardless of how you feel.
It's your call how badly do you want (need) to go home, one can fly to Mexico without any requirement, then check with the airline(s) procedures for the next leg.
In case that you decide to bypass the anonymity part ( or pay for it if possible with a money order or cash ) many send a barrel from the States full of nonperishable groceries, apparently door delivery. Not too sure what would $50 get...