Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful issued a stern warning on Monday, 22 December 2025 against an entertainment industry she claims “thrives on disorder,” following a violent weekend that left two young men dead during holiday festivities.
Speaking after a weekly citizen security meeting led by President Luis Abinader, Raful addressed the ongoing struggle to curb noise pollution. She noted that government efforts to enforce tranquility have met significant pushback from commercial interests that disregard the rights of local residents.
“There has been considerable resistance from the start because this belongs to an industry that generates disorder and does not care about the rights of the citizens in the surrounding area,” Raful told reporters.
The Minister emphasized that the state is “obligated to guarantee peaceful coexistence.” Under current protocols, authorities are actively inspecting businesses and individuals using loudspeakers that exceed legal decibel limits. Offending equipment is seized, and owners face mandatory fines.
Raful urged the public to continue reporting violations through 911 and police hotlines. While acknowledging that response times can lag due to staffing constraints, she maintained that constant vigilance is necessary to prevent minor disputes from escalating into tragedies.
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Listin Diario
23 December 2025