The Tourism Ministry (SECTUR) yesterday labeled as completely false the reports by Spanish media that thousands of Spaniards have canceled DR vacations in response to perceived violence in the struggle over the LMD. The Dominican Association of Hotels and Restaurants (ASONAHORES) likewise said telephone checks with the DR’s hotels and tour operators said bookings had not been affected. ASONAHORES stressed that tourists in the city and popular beach resort destinations have been unaware of the political scuffle. Life goes on as usual in Santo Domingo. The exception is the police that are stationed around the National Congress and LMD headquarters, both on the extension of Winston Churchill Avenue near the intersection of Independencia Avenue. Unless one is a PRD, PLD or PRSC politician, the story of the LMD is but a storm in a tea cup. Today, in Santo Domingo, attention is focused on who will win the Escogido-Licey ball game tonight, and the Professional Baseball Winter Championship.
