{"id":236998,"date":"2025-06-04T07:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T11:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=236998"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:05:16","slug":"sovereignty-4-0-project-launched-to-mitigate-haitian-radio-interference-in-border-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/06\/04\/sovereignty-4-0-project-launched-to-mitigate-haitian-radio-interference-in-border-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sovereignty 4.0 Project launched to mitigate Haitian radio interference in border regions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), in coordination with the ministries of Defense, Culture, and Education, has launched the “Sovereignty 4.0” project. The project seeks to mitigate radio spectrum interference in Dominican border zones caused by Haitian stations through technical enhancements to local broadcasters and the active promotion of Dominican identity and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Haitian stations reflect the large audience of the large Haitian migrant population in the border provinces. The initiative aims to reinforce national identity and access to local content in the country’s border communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the launch event, Indotel’s president, Guido G\u00f3mez Mazara, highlighted that foreign radio stations’ interference on Dominican soil impacts local broadcasters’ operations and poses a threat to the country’s cultural sovereignty and national identity. He noted that recent technical studies reveal that 62% of residents in border provinces express dissatisfaction with the lack of access to national stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This project is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to safeguarding our radioelectric sovereignty and ensuring all communities can access content that reflects their identity and values,” emphasized G\u00f3mez Mazara. He added that a new era for border radio is being built, where Dominican culture, history, and traditions will be heard and celebrated with pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan includes improving the technical operating conditions of local radio stations in provinces such as Montecristi, Dajab\u00f3n, El\u00edas Pi\u00f1a, Independencia, Santiago Rodr\u00edguez, and Pedernales, enhancing the signal strength and clarity of these stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renowned merengue artist Ponchy Familia stated that music not only inspires dance but also fosters national pride, aligning with this project’s goal of promoting Dominican identity through indigenous musical rhythms. He expressed gratitude to Indotel for this initiative, which will protect patriotic values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the launch of “Sovereignty 4.0,” the Dominican Republic takes a significant step towards more inclusive and nationally aligned border communication, ensuring that all Dominicans, regardless of their location, can listen to radio stations that promote local music and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the slogan “Sonan-DO,” special programming will be introduced, featuring music, news, and entertainment with a Dominican touch. This will include educational capsules on national history presented by historian Iv\u00e1n Gat\u00f3n and informative content on the economy, society, and public policy, keeping border communities updated and informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Culture will also implement an itinerant program with artistic performances, workshops, and training sessions in these regions. Celebrated artists like Pochy Familia and Ram\u00f3n Orlando will participate in an innovative mobile studio touring the border provinces, showcasing local talent and fostering healthy artistic competition among communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch event was well-attended, including the National Police Director, Ram\u00f3n Antonio Guzm\u00e1n Peralta, senators Dagoberto Rodr\u00edguez, L\u00eda D\u00edaz, and Guillermo Lama from Independencia, Azua, and Bohoruco, respectively. The stage featured icons from various Dominican music genres, such as Luis Segura, Ram\u00f3n Torres, Ram\u00f3n Orlando, Kinito M\u00e9ndez, Sexappeal, Silvio Mora, Pavel N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Leonardo Paniagua, and India Canela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00f3mez Mazara was accompanied by Indotel Board members Juan Taveras Hern\u00e1ndez, Fausto Rosario, and executive director Julissa Cruz, along with the institution’s directors and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local frequencies serving the community
As part of ensuring effective coverage in the border region, Indotel has identified and authorized strategic frequencies for local radio stations across the border provinces. For instance, in Montecristi, GTB Radiodifusores operates on 101.3 FM, Radio Montecristi on 580 AM, and CERTV AM-FM on 670 AM. In Dajab\u00f3n, notable frequencies include Radio Amanecer, Inc. on 90.9 FM, Producciones Masacre, S. A. on 1010 AM, and Radio Mari\u00e9n on 1110 AM in Carrizal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In El\u00edas Pi\u00f1a, Radio Juan Pablo Duarte is assigned to 150 AM, while the Ministry of Defense operates “La voz de Las Fuerzas Armadas” on 1370 AM. In Jiman\u00ed and Independencia, local stations include Radio Amanecer, Inc. on 100.3 FM and “La voz de Las Fuerzas Armadas” on 102.7 FM, also broadcasting from the Cesfront Fortress. Pedernales is served by CERTV AM-FM on 610 AM and Radio Amanecer, Inc. on 100.3 FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Neyba (Bahoruco), notable frequencies include Fundaci\u00f3n Bahoruco Progresando on 88.7 FM, Procomunicaciones (Grupo Progreso) on 103.3 FM, and various FM and AM frequencies allocated to Radio Amanecer, Inc. Santiago Rodr\u00edguez is represented by Thomas Comunicaciones on 91.7 FM and the Sabaneta repeater on 90.9 FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 June 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), in coordination with the ministries of Defense, Culture, and Education, has launched the “Sovereignty 4.0” project. The project seeks to mitigate radio spectrum interference in Dominican border zones caused by Haitian stations through technical enhancements to local broadcasters and the active promotion of Dominican identity and culture. The Haitian stations … <\/p>\n

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