The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic has started operating from its new site at Av. Republica de Colombia in the Arroyo Hondo area of northern Santo Domingo.
Whilst some of its first visitors said that procedures are now much better and faster than before, others complained that many of the same problems that affected the older site persist. For instance, there is still a lack of parking area, bathrooms and waiting areas for the people accompanying visitors to the embassy who must remain outside.
A report says that a parking lot that charges RD$100 has been set up but it is a considerable distance from the compound.
In addition there has been an increase in traffic jams in the area. According to reports, the Ministry of Public Works is repairing roads in the area around the new embassy site.
Falta de parqueos y otras facilidades en la nueva Embajada de EEUU en el país