Dominican Republic's JCE disputes poll publication with media

A conflict has emerged in the Dominican Republic between the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and major media outlets regarding the publication of election polls. The JCE issued a resolution to restrict the dissemination of surveys, citing the need to maintain order, equity, and prevent dubious polls from contaminating the electoral process.

In response, media organizations including Diario Libre, led by director Aníbal de Castro, and ACD-MEDIA, led by Dany Alcántara, have continued to publish surveys. They argue that the Constitution does not prohibit such publications and that the JCE is overstepping its authority. The standoff highlights a tension between the institutional duty to protect electoral integrity and the press's role in informing the public.