As reported in the Listin Diario, the Executive Branch promoted 4,094 policemen on Tuesday. Included among these, are 15 who were promoted to the ranks of brigade generals. Earlier last week, the Executive Branch had announced the promotion of 8,000 within the ranks of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The promotions come with significant payroll increases at a time when the government is asking Dominicans to tighten their belts.