DR1 Daily News - Monday, 15 July 2019

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New ruling for use of flag, coat of arms and anthem
Changes to RD$2,000, RD$200 and RD$25 currency
Santiago's Botanical Gardens are special
Small business against increase without reclassification
Farmers in Barahona protest use of glyphosate
A phone call from Mike Pompeo calls for adherence to Constitution
Constitutional reform not presented on Wednesday or Friday
Deputies convened for Tuesday, Rodríguez Marchena insults Fernández
Miguel Vargas and Luis Abinader take sides in PLD impasse
Will caudillismo continue to prevail?
Andres Navarro says he will campaign putting the country first
Citizen Participation protests efforts to amend the Constitution
Green March protest in Santiago
Adriano Espaillat against voting restrictions for Dominicans in New York
The very costly Montecristi selfie sign
DR wins silver in Pan Am volleyball cup
Jimmy Kimmel invited to come to the DR to see for himself
Jesus Christ Superstar at National Theater
Yolandita Monge at the Teatro La Fiesta



New ruling for use of flag, coat of arms and anthem
President Danilo Medina enacted Law 210-19 that regulates the use of the national flag, the national coat of arms and the national anthem, the patriotic symbols of the Dominican Republic. The law is applicable nationwide and in Dominican embassies, consulates and legations abroad.

Regarding the flag, the law establishes the location of the blue and red rectangles of the flag, and that its proportions be respected regardless of the size of the flag that is being used. The law is quite detailed and even establishes the correct way to fold and discard the flag. It orders the flag to be shown at public entities in the country and abroad from 8am to 5:30pm.

The law also sets requisites for the use of the coat of arms.

Regarding the national anthem, it makes it obligatory for radio and TV stations to play the song at noon on select patriotic days, 26 January (Duarte Day), 27 February (Independence Day), 16 August (Restoration Day) and 6 November (Constitution Day). It sets the code for the use of the national anthem.

https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias...-que-regula-uso-simbolos-patrios-de-republica

Read the law: https://www.scribd.com/document/416788623/Ley-210-19


Changes to RD$2,000, RD$200 and RD$25 currency
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) announced that there will be changes in the RD$2,000.00 and RD$200.00 notes of the 2017 series, as well as in the RD$25 currency, also of the 2017 series, which will be implemented successively from Monday, 15 July 2019. The Central Bank says that the older bills will still be valid.

As of 15 July, the RD$2,000 bill will contain the isotype with the visual identity of the BCRD, which will be printed with optically variable magnetic ink, presenting an effect of drops and giving the sensation of undulating sand; at the same time that, when changing the position of the bill, there is a change of color from green to blue. The BCRD indicates that the isotype will be accompanied by the denomination value in numerical characters.

As for the RD$200.00 bill, the Central Bank states that as of 15 September 2019, it will contain the isotype with the visual identity of the BCRD printed with optically variable ink. When the banknote changes position, the isotype changes color from pink to green. It shall be accompanied by the value of the denomination in numerical characters.

Another modification is the variation in the size of the image of the Mirabal sisters and the relocation of their names with respect to series prior to 2017.

The new RD$25.00 coins that will be released on 30 September 2019 will now carry the inscription Dominican Pesos under the national coat of arms, in compliance with Article 229 of the Constitution of the Republic and Article 25, literal c), of the Monetary and Financial Law 183-02.

The BCRD informs that both bills and the currency of series 2017 will coexist with those of the same denomination of previous years and are valid for the payment of public and private obligations. The notes will keep equal security measures as those currently in circulation.

https://www.bancentral.gov.do/a/d/4...e-rd200000-y-rd20000-y-en-la-moneda-de-rd2500


Santiago's Botanical Gardens are special
The Professor Eugenio de Jesus Marcano Botanical Gardens that opened in April 2018 are destined to be the depository of the biodiversity for the region of Santiago. The goal is for the park to showcase every endangered species on the island.

The area has 260,283.64 square meters and was created by presidential decree 131-14 in 2014 at the location of the former city international airport. The plan was to provide the needed green space for the country's second largest city.

Over 100,000 plants of 400 species grace the garden. The park has a large number of full-grown mahogany trees.

The Cibao Ecological Society (Soeci) today manages the botanical gardens. Thousands of residents, students and tourists visit the park each week.

https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...r-un-santuario-de-la-biodiversidad-BD13326326


Small business against increase without reclassification
Representatives of small business protested the decision by the Ministry of Labor to side with labor representatives and approve a 14% increase in the minimum wage without reclassifying companies as ordered by Law 187-17. The Ministry of Labor said that talks on the reclassification would begin in 60 days.

The minimum wage for companies that do not benefit from special wage regimes is RD$17,610 per month for large companies, RD$12,107 for medium-sized companies, and RD$10,728 for small companies. The wage would be effective this July.

The most vigorous protests came from the Dominican Federation of Merchants (Federación Dominicana de Comerciantes) that gathers grocery stores. Ivan García, president of the organization, called for the wage not to be enacted and said actions to this end would be announced. He claimed the Ministry of Labor is violating the law. He expressed concern over the bankruptcy of small companies.

He complained that the government allows large hotels to pay minimum wages of RD$6,800 but has yet to enact the law that would provide relief for microbusinesses.

Law 187-17 orders that businesses be categorized as micro-businesess (up to 10 workers and RD$8 million in sales), small businesses (11-50 workers and RD$54 million in sales) and medium-sized businesses (51-150 workers and RD$202 million in sales) and large businesses.

https://www.diariolibre.com/economi...ento-de-14-para-empleados-privados-JD13325905
https://www.diariolibre.com/economi...umento-salarial-a-sus-trabajadores-FF13347417


Farmers in Barahona protest use of glyphosate
The Ministry of Public Health has not been available for comment for Diario Libre journalists on the use of glyphosate in the Dominican Republic. Recently farmers in Barahona have complained that their crops are affected by the use of the product by the Consorcio Azucarero Central, a large sugar producing company in southwestern Barahona.

The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has declared glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans," and Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom have restricted or outlawed the use of the agrochemical nationwide.

https://www.baumhedlundlaw.com/toxic-tort-law/monsanto-roundup-lawsuit/where-is-glyphosate-banned/
https://www.diariolibre.com/economi...osato-en-la-agricultura-dominicana-FE13350432
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...n-award-in-roundup-cancer-trial-idUSKCN1SJ29F


A phone call from Mike Pompeo calls for adherence to Constitution
A telephone call on Wednesday, 10 July 2019, from United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to President Danilo Medina was the lead story for the weekend. Comments and reactions from most political sectors were not long in coming, with PLD loyalists crying "foul" and saying that the US is intervening in Dominican affairs.

The United States Embassy posted on the US Secretary Pompeo's call on their website, in a note that is attributed to spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:
"Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke yesterday with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina. The two discussed the importance of all political actors in the Dominican Republic preserving democratic institutions, and adherence to rule of law and the constitution, particularly in the lead-up to the 2020 elections in the Dominican Republic."

The call from Pompeo came at a time when government officials and legislators who side with Medina are pushing for a constitutional reform that would allow Medina to run for a third term. The moves by the Medina followers have created a confrontation primarily between Medina and former President Leonel Fernandez, who happens to be the president of the ruling political party, but who has not adhered to the party line set by the majority. Medina is said to control the vote in the party's Political Committee and Central Committee.

Medina said via a press communiqué that the "US Secretary of State can be sure that whatever my decision is (regarding the reelection) the process will be undertaken following the Constitution and the laws."

The Twitter account of government spokesman Roberto Rodriguez Marchena (@RodrigMarchena) said that the conversation was friendly and that Pompeo praised the Dominican government for its good work and Medina's dedication to the prosperity and welfare of the Dominican people.

The US Secretary of State remark comes at a time when US President Donald Trump recently tweeted on whether he should stay longer on the job once his second term is over.

https://listindiario.com/la-republi...medina-conversan-sobre-reforma-constitucional
https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...-ha-decidido-sobre-elecciones-2020-ME13355876
https://www.diariolibre.com/opinion/am/una-jugada-que-se-veia-venir-NF13349051
https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...deja-a-la-reforma-en-incertidumbre-NE13354823
https://elnacional.com.do/danilo-responde-ee-uu-sobre-posible-reforma/
https://do.usembassy.gov/secretary-...dent-of-the-dominican-republic-danilo-medina/
https://truthout.org/articles/trump-wants-a-third-term-could-the-unimaginable-happen-here/
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1140252529428717568
https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias...do-sobre-conversacion-telefonica-entre-danilo


Constitutional reform not presented on Wednesday or Friday
Despite the rising speculation that the National Assembly for Constitutional Revision would be convened last week, nothing happened and tensions are expected to remain high when regular work sessions resume on Tuesday, 16 July 2019, at the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Time is running out. The regular sessions of the National Congress close on 26 July. The President could call for an extension, keeping the legislators at work through 14 August. The ruling PLD party needs to present its pre-candidates to the Central Electoral Board by 22 August.

What is at stake is the amendment that would remove the clauses that impede President Medina from running for President again.

There had been speculation on Wednesday, 10 July, that the bill would be presented to the Senate and approved. Followers of President Medina are a majority in the Senate. Then, it would be presented to the Chamber of Deputies on Friday, 12 July. But contrary to speculation, the bill was not submitted to the Senate on Wednesday.

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Radhamés Camacho, did convene the extraordinary session. Deputies usually meet in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. 153 legislators were present and there was much expectation Friday would be their turn to pass the bill starting the constitutional amendment process. But after the Senate was not convened on Wednesday afternoon, on Friday morning, nothing about the Constitution was on the agenda.

While the legislators met inside the Chamber of Deputies, outside the Congress building a large protest took place. It had been called by opposition party presidential pre-candidate Luis Abinader, who has rejected any constitutional amendment. Legislators that back Abinader left the Friday session to join their leader and the protest outside. The rally did not have the support of former President Hipólito Mejía, who has said he rejects the constitutional amendment but stated he would not get involved in internal affairs of other political parties. Legislators that back former President Leonel Fernández did not join the protestors outside the Congress building.

Political analysts say that Medina has not been able to secure the minimum 148 votes needed to make the changes so that he can seek a third term in office. This is two-thirds of the 190 deputies and 32 senators.

There is speculation that Medina followers add up to 72 deputies and 23 senators, for 95, plus the 13 deputies of the PRD that has been their ally since 2015. Even if the support of the PRSC and other minority parties is ensured, without the backing of more PRM and other so far dissident PLD members that favor former President Leonel Fernández, the numbers are not enough to ensure the passage of the constitutional amendment bill.

Opposition leader, Guillermo Moreno speculates the followers of Medina would "need to buy more than 30 legislators to complete the majority" needed to pass the constitutional amendment.

https://eldia.com.do/camara-de-dipu...as-multitud-se-manifiesta-frente-al-congreso/
https://listindiario.com/la-republi...ucional-mientras-policias-se-retiran-del-area
http://z101digital.com/manifestante...contra-de-la-modificacion-de-la-constitucion/
https://eldia.com.do/hipolito-reafi...-involucrara-en-conflictos-de-otros-partidos/
https://n.com.do/2019/07/11/danilo-...se-decidiria-eventual-reforma-constitucional/
https://eldia.com.do/camara-de-dipu...-sin-que-se-sometiera-reforma-constitucional/
https://www.diariolibre.com/opinion...inflexion-de-la-oposicion-politica-CJ13380763


Deputies convened for Tuesday, Rodríguez Marchena calls Fernández followers "insolent minority"
The Chamber of Deputies was summoned to a regular work session on Tuesday, 16 July 2019. So far, constitutional reform is not on the agenda.

The session will resume with the tensions still high in the confrontation between followers of President Danilo Medina, who back his aspirations for a third term, and those of former President Leonel Fernández who reject this option and want to see their leader again in the Presidency in 2020.

To make the confrontation worse, over the weekend an audio circulated via WhatsApp, in which President Danilo Medina's press spokesman, Roberto Rodríguez Lamarche, instructs a fellow Medina follower on how to build the story to support Medina's aspirations. In the audio, Rodríguez Lamarche recalls that when Medina was minority in the PLD he put aside his aspiration for the well-being of the party and governance. He says Medina has maintained a calm and respectful attitude in the confrontation. He then called the moves by Fernández and his followers as a "process of political degeneration."

"Those who have revolted are an insolent minority headed by the president of the party who have not wanted to recognize, who have blackmailed the majority led by Danilo, threatening to divide the party, condemning ourselves to defeat and leaving government and ostracism, acting like spoiled children, as resentful children doing what they please", says Rodríguez Marchena in the audio.

https://www.elcaribe.com.do/2019/07...flicto-leonel-danilo-genera-revuelo-en-redes/
https://listindiario.com/la-republi...de-gobierno-lanza-ataque-a-leonel-y-su-equipo


Miguel Vargas and Luis Abinader take sides in PLD impasse
As the nation sits back and watches the two leaders of the PLD go for each other's throat, a lifesaver is thrown to each of them…

The editorialist of Diario Libre remarks on how the leaders of the yesterday divided PRD (now the PRD of Miguel Vargas and the PRM of Luis Abinader and Hipolito Mejia) have taken sides in the PLD battle.

"Leonel and Danilo find those who open a sandwich or provide the armchair in the living room for each to sleep, even if it's just a nap," observes the editorial writer.

The editorial remarks on how Miguel Vargas of the PRD, an ally to President Danilo Medina since its vote was the deciding factor in Medina's bid for reelection in 2015, announces he will ally with the PLD only if the presidential candidate is Medina. He openly says his legislators will vote for the needed constitutional reform.

Likewise, the editorial comments on how Luis Abinader, the former presidential candidate for the PRM, who lost against Medina by a small margin in 2015, calls on his supporters to accompany him to Congress to avoid the "assault on institutionalism in the country." This is the same line used by former President Leonel Fernández in his argument against changing the Constitution to accommodate Medina's desire to run for a third term.

The editorialist explains that what we have is then that with Miguel, Danilo wins; and with Luis, Leonel.

"The logic of politics is that what is convenient for opposition parties, and even more so for the PRM, the main opposition party, is that both lose," writes the confounded editorialist.

The editorialist laments that the Vargas and Abinader do not allow the big guys to battle it out. "If this were to happen, the PLD would be stewed in its own juice, a new era would be inaugurated since there are those who could replace them. Only they don't bat, not even when the ball is put to the bat, they just move their arms. Instead of going to the wake, they are preparing a party for them," he writes.

https://www.diariolibre.com/opinion/de-buena-tinta/el-pld-se-muere-y-todos-lo-salvan-AE13350918


Will caudillismo continue to prevail?
Sociologist Rosario Espinal writes in Hoy on how the same four politicians are the frontrunners competing for the Presidency.

She writes that four years ago in 2015, the same four led the presidential race: Danilo and Leonel for the PLD and Hipólito and Luis for the PRM. "The Dominican Republic has not overcome a historical political problem: the continuing caudillismo," she writes. "The President in office never wants to leave power," she points out, recalling how "Balaguer didn't want to leave, nor Leonel, nor Hipólito, nor now Danilo".

She recalls how Balaguer designed the 1966 constitution that allowed him to run indefinitely. In 1994, the Constitution was changed to force him out of power in 1996. She observes that was how "Leonel snuck into the presidency, just with the support of those who didn't want to leave: Balaguer himself."

She explains that next came former President Hipólito Mejía who modified the 1994 Constitution in 2002 so he could seek a second term in 2004. He lost to President Danilo Medina, but now insists on returning to power.

Then, she says Leonel, who would have been forever retired with the Constitution that was in effect when he came to power in 2004, changed that 2004 Constitution in 2010 so he could rehabilitate himself and seek a third consecutive term that he did win in 2008 against today Foreign Relations Minister Miguel Vargas. The 2010 Constitution also has enabled former President Hipólito Mejía to seek to return to power, she points out.

Continuing with the constitutional saga, Espinal observes that President Danilo Medina, who in 2016 was banned from running for the Presidency, secured sufficient votes to change the Constitution in 2015 so he could seek a second consecutive term. "And now the country waits to see if he will try to change it again," she writes.

"It is more than evident that Dominican Presidents want to stay in power, but it is also evident that when they leave, they dedicate themselves body and soul to returning. Behold Hipólito! Behold Leonel! They don't let go of their aspirations," she concludes in the opinion piece for Hoy.

https://hoy.com.do/felices-los-cuatro-ay-no/


Andres Navarro says he will campaign putting the country first
Ruling party presidential pre-candidate Andrés Navarro urged politicians to put the Dominican Republic before their individual interests. Navarro who seeks to be chosen the PLD presidential candidate in the 6 October 2019 primary.

Navarro, who has served as foreign relations minister and as education minister during the Medina administration, sees himself as a third option. He says he would campaign under the slogan "Dominicana first."

"We have to make sure that by 2020 the candidate and the new President will have Dominicana First as the priority. The candidate throughout his track record, his service record can always give faith and testimony to have placed the interest of the nation above particular interests", stated architect Navarro in the interview with El Nacional.

In an interview with Diario Libre, Navarro promised a reengineering of government if he were elected in 2020. He said he would avoid that government officers be able to take advantage of their positions to build their own big businesses, competing with traditional private sector business.

Navarro stressed that a third leadership needs to be born to save the ruling PLD. The party has been in power from 1996-2000, 2004-2008, 2008-2012, 2012-2016 and 2016-2020, under party leaders Leonel Fernandez and Danilo Medina.

Other PLD pre-candidates that have been keeping a low profile until President Danilo Medina announces whether or not he will push forward constitutional reform are Vice President Margarita Cedeño, Francisco Domínguez Brito, Temístocles Montás and Carlos Amarante.

https://elnacional.com.do/andres-na...-este-primero-que-los-intereses-particulares/
https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...n-en-empresarios-desde-el-gobierno-FJ13380353


Citizen Participation protests efforts to amend the Constitution
In a written statement dated Sunday, 14 July 2019, Citizen Participation, a civic watchdog movement, went public to reject the continued attempts at modifying the Constitution by followers of President Danilo Medina. President Medina has not come forth to say whether or not he will seek reelection. Citizen Participation is the Dominican chapter of Transparency International. The entity denounced maneuvers to buy the votes that are needed to meet legal requirements for the amendment of the Constitution.

Citizen Participation demanded that President Danilo Medina fulfill his oath before God and the country that this would be his last period of government.

"We witness with sorrow and frustration that the country remains trapped in the old culture of disrespect for the Constitution that has done so much damage since the creation of the Republic," stated the organization.

In the note, PC highlights that the reelection has been a threat and permanent aggression to the ideal of the founders of the Republic and Dominicans of good will to create a democratic country, that relies on strong and effective institutions and guarantees the rights, the freedoms and the well-being for its citizens. "Every time a ruler wants to stay in power, he uses all the means at his disposal at the cost of throwing those ideals to the ground," he said.

PC says that reelection has led to greater corruption, clientelism and waste of public funds. "At this moment, we recall what happened in 2016. To finance President Medina's reelection, the most corrupt company so far unveiled on the continent was used, Odebrecht, which, in exchange for overvalued contracts obtained through bribery, according to the confessions of the executives imprisoned in Brazil, provided an immense amount of resources and support for President Medina's campaign," stated the entity.

The non-partisan movement said that as a result of this new reelection attempt, the country is immersed in a political crisis that is already damaging the economy, while the population contemplates with astonishment, confusion and impotence attempts to impose an "illegitimate reelection", with demonstrations of force, militarization of Congress, aggressions against opponents, offers of money, advertising campaigns with public money and other actions whose repercussions on governability and democracy will surely be very negative.

Participación Ciudadana appealed to the President's good judgment and sense of honor to put an end to this "painful spectacle," to announce that he will respect the Constitution that he himself modified and that he will assume his responsibility in the advancement of democratic institutions and the celebration of fair, transparent and exemplary elections that this country deserves.

https://pciudadana.org/?p=7772


Green March protest in Santiago
After a tense week at the National Congress in Santo Domingo, the people of Santiago marched with the Green March movement on Sunday, 14 July 2019, against administrative corruption and impunity. The march began at the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración and continued along Calle Del Sol to end at the corner of the avenues Hermanas Mirabal and Presidente Antonio Guzmán.

Speaking for the organizers, Raquel Rivera called for the investigation of the persons who have of late been tied to Odebrecht corruption by investigative journalists working as part of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. New evidence links payments made by the Bribery Division of Odebrecht to the Punta Catalina thermoelectric power plant, the most important public works project built by the Medina administration.

https://elnacional.com.do/cientos-marchan-en-contra-de-la-corrupcion-y-la-impunidad-en-santiago/
https://hoy.com.do/marcha-verde-se-...ra-la-reforma-constitucional-y-la-corrupcion/
https://n.com.do/2019/07/14/cientos...ago-contra-corrupcion-y-reeleccion-de-medina/
https://www.icij.org/investigations...y-division-what-is-odebrecht-who-is-involved/


Adriano Espaillat against voting restrictions for Dominicans in New York
New York Representative Adriano Espaillat backs the legal action that Dominican overseas deputy Alfredo Rodríguez has filed against the Central Electoral Board (JCE) before the Constitutional Court. The deputy is claiming the JCE is discriminating against expatriate Dominicans when not organizing primaries in overseas voting districts. Espaillat, who is Dominican-born, says that the decision of the JCE affects the constitutional right Dominican expats have to vote and be elected.

Espaillat complained that even when many overseas voting districts have larger Dominican populations than several of the country's provinces combined (more than three million Dominicans live abroad), the residents of the so-called "province 33" are only represented in the Chamber of Deputies. He says this leaves the choice of candidates up to each party, an undemocratic practice.

Espaillat is also against the JCE decision that outlaws voting by Dominicans who have accepted foreign government positions in countries where they reside without previously being cleared by the Dominican government. Also impeded to vote are dual nationals who have been or are in the military of a foreign country.

"This measure affects hundreds of former police and military who have served in the United States and other countries and once exclusively back in civilian life want to participate in the democratic system of the Dominican Republic, their country of birth," Espaillat said in a document sent to Al Momento.Net online news service. He said the JCE rule affects thousands of his constituents in New York's 13th Congressional District.

https://almomento.net/adriano-espai...ce-por-negarse-a-realizar-primarias-exterior/


The very costly Montecristi selfie sign
Montecristi has joined Dominican communities that are using the large signage that is perfect for visitors taking selfies showing where they are. The global tourism trend began in 2004 when Amsterdam unveiled its first 3-D sculpture of the city's "I Am Amsterdam" brand.

No problem with following the trend. But the people of Montecristi are wondering how their sign could have cost RD$500,000. A clash has erupted between the municipal authorities of the province's capital city and councilors that say it should have cost no more than RD$35,000.

The metal signage at the entrance of the city welcomes visitors. The price tag, according to the city government, was RD$551,510.10. Even with the high cost, city dwellers say it is of poor quality, compared to similar signs located in other communities nationwide.

https://acento.com.do/2019/actualid...-a-la-entrada-montecristi-genera-discusiones/
https://proceso.com.do/2019/07/09/d...dio-millon-de-pesos-a-la-entrada-montecristi/


DR wins silver in Pan Am volleyball cup
The Dominican senior volleyball team lost to team USA in the finals of the 18th Women's Pan American Cup in Trujillo, Peru. The USA team beat the DR 3-0 (25-16, 25-21 and 29-27). The US celebrates its seventh championship.

The Queens of the Caribbean reached the finals by defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (25-16, 25-20, 27-29 y 25-20).

The competition served to prepare the teams for the Pan Am Games that will take place 2-11 August 2019 in Peru.

http://www.norceca.net/USA are champions for seventh time at Pan American Cup.htm


Jimmy Kimmel invited to come to the DR to see for himself
"Hey, Jimmy Kimmel, come down to the Dominican Republic" is the call-sign of a campaign that is using the Diario Libre as its platform. The purpose is to get Kimmel to visit the island and see for himself the beauties and attractions it offers.

The campaign asks folks who live here, identify with or who want to let the real country come forth to use @jimmykimmellive #JimmyComeToDR.

The brouhaha began when Kimmel was interviewing actor Miles Teller and Teller told him that he had celebrated his bachelor's party in the DR and stressed the beauty of the country and the friendliness of the people, He said that he had a really good time and was surprised by all the negativity surrounding the country recently.

Kimmel, trying to be funny, asked if he went to the Dominican Republic because there were no rooms in Syria? Teller continued relating how he "really" enjoyed himself, drank too much and had no negative experiences.

https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...-kimmel-ven-a-republica-dominicana-LE13358102
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMIY-8C5DjM
https://www.diariolibre.com/revista...-kimmel-sobre-republica-dominicana-GL13189719
https://www.diariolibre.com/revista...-kimmel-sobre-republica-dominicana-BL13180616
https://www.diariolibre.com/revista...ia-y-en-las-redes-se-lo-comen-vivo-DG13157859


Jesus Christ Superstar at National Theater
The inspiring rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, winner of the Tony Awards, will be performed at the National Theater on 26, 27 and 28 July 2019. Performances will be at 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday and starting at 7pm on Sunday.

Waddys Jaquez is directing the musical. Amaury Sánchez is responsible for the Spanish version of the Lloyd Webber score.

Javier Grullón will be Jesus. JJ Sanchez will be Judas, Carolinas Rivas, Maria Magdalena. Carlos Alfredo Fatule will be Pilates, Jose (Checho) Lora, Kaifas, Kenny Grullon, Herodes and Luis Armando Rivera, Peter.

Tickets start at RD$1,625 to RD$3,250 online at Uepa Tickets. They are also for sale at CCN Servicios, Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo stores.


Yolandita Monge at the Teatro La Fiesta
Yolandita Monge, from Puerto Rico, will be performing her concert "Si usted supiera, señora" on Saturday 27 July 2019 at 9pm at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Jaragua Renaissance Hotel in Santo Domingo. Tickets are for sale online at Uepa Tickets and at the CCN Servicios, Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo stores.