2020 – Page 291

The study “The Impact of Contraband from Haiti on Dominican Republic Finances” by Juan del Rosario and Rafael Sanchez reveals the considerable impact on government finances of the unchecked smuggling of merchandise over the Dominican land border with Haiti. The researchers calculated that an estimated RD$89 million in lost tax revenue, 60% would have been …

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The driver of a governmental Metropolitan Bus Service Office (OMSA) was canceled after a video circulated on social media showing the bus crossing a red light. OMSA reported on its Facebook page that the driver of Unit 19-172 was canceled, but the identity of the driver was not given. “The Metropolitan Office of Bus Services …

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Social and economic sector analyst Juan Lladó recommends the next government subcontract the services of the United Nations to back anti-corruption efforts of the next government. Already the largest opposition party, the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) has specifically promised to appoint an independent person to Attorney General to ensure the proper performance of the public …

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The United States Customs and Immigration Service has returned 2,308 convicted felons to the Dominican Republic over the past 12 months. This is the highest number over the past three years. El Nacional newspaper reported that several of the persons repatriated were released from prison after only serving part of their time. Over half of …

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US Kingpin Act-designated César Emilio Peralta, who is in prison in Colombia awaiting extradition to the United States, asks Dominican officials to release his spouse Marisol Franco from jail because “she has nothing to do with his business.” Peralta, also known as Cesar el Abusador, was arrested in Colombia late last year in a joint …

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The next DR1 Daily News update will be published on Tuesday, 7 January 2020. The Tuesday issue will compile headline news for the previous Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Monday, 6 January 2020 is a holiday in the Dominican Republic. It commemorates Three Kings Day. There will be a Three Kings Parade along Calle El …

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President Danilo Medina declared 2020 as the Year of Consolidation of Food Security through Decree 497-19. The Presidency called on public and private institutions to collaborate in the implementation of initiatives and programs that promote food security. According to Presidency spokesman, Roberto Rodríguez Marchena, rural poverty fell from 50% to 22.6% in the Dominican Republic. …

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The Tax Agency (DGII) reports that 95.6% of vehicle owners had complied with the obligation established in Law 63-17 and secured their vehicular circulation tags. As of 2 January 2020, vehicle owners need to pay an RD$2,000 fine to get the sticker. The DGII says that 1,314,150 vehicles had obtained the tags, representing 95.6% of …

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A feature in Listin Diario looks into how changes over the year in public education has not given the desired results. Teaching methods are different, technological tools have been introduced, but many of the new rules governing the education system have instead proven a headache for teachers. Listin Diario concludes that education is not better …

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The Ministry of the Interior and Police (MIP), through its Explosives and Fireworks Control Agency (DEFA), seized 1,628,423 units of fireworks and pyrotechnic games during operations in different parts of the country. Ana Zayas, director of DEFA, reported that materials for manufacturing fireworks were confiscated nationwide. She said most operations to close down the clandestine …

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