Several mobile jails were installed outside National Congress yesterday, 25 June 2019, after a group of followers of former President Leonel Fernández protested against a constitutional amendment that would enable President Danilo Medina to seek a third term. A large number of military and Police have been stationed there since Sunday, 23 June.
The presidents of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, Reinaldo Pared Pérez and Radhamés Camacho, two strong Medina supporters, said on Tuesday, 25 June, that the military and police forces will remain in the vicinity of the National Congress for an indefinite time. They said they are acting on intelligence reports received from state security agencies that those who oppose constitutional reform could sponsor disorders in the area. They said the around 500 military and Police were sent to safeguard the security of Congress.
On Monday afternoon a group of students and politicians tried to set up camp at the front of National Congress with the authorization of the National District city hall. The effort was met with tear gas bombs thrown at them by the Police as they tried to set up their tents.
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26 June 2019