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INABIE suspends suppliers and faces corruption allegations in school lunch tenders
The National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE) has suspended 14 suppliers of school breakfasts and lunches following the detection of technical irregularities. These findings emerged during inspections related to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Reported issues include dismantled kitchens, insufficient production capacity, non-compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and inconsistencies in declared infrastructure.
Simultaneously, new allegations have surfaced regarding school lunch tenders in San Pedro de Macorís, valued at over RD$1,900 million. Attorney Pedro Lara, representing 11 affected participants, claims that 15 companies were awarded contracts totaling more than RD$445 million despite being previously disqualified for failing to meet requirements. One specific case involves Manuel Emilio Mejía Molina, who reportedly received a contract for over RD$31 million despite an INABIE evaluation indicating the submission of false documentation.
Entities
Asociación Dominicana de Profesores · INABIE · Instituto Nacional de Bienestar Estudiantil · José Alberto Brito · Manuel Emilio Mejía Molina · Pedro Lara · Procuraduría Especializada de Persecución de la Corrupción Administrativa · San Pedro de Macorís · Santiago
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INABIE suspended 14 suppliers due to technical irregularities. diariodigitaldominicano.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fifteen companies previously disqualified for failing to meet requirements were later awarded contracts totaling over RD$445 million. azuanoticias.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · n.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suspensions involve suppliers in San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata, San Francisco de Macorís, Cotuí, La Altagracia, Bahoruco, Santo Domingo Este, Santiago, Hermanas Mirabal, San Juan, Elías Piña, andُ diariodigitaldominicano.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inspections found dismantled kitchens, insufficient capacity, and non-compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. diariodigitaldominicano.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Licitations for school lunches in San Pedro de Macorís for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years exceed RD$1,900 million. azuanoticias.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · n.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manuel Emilio Mejía Molina was awarded RD$31,361,168 despite an evaluation report stating he submitted false documentation. azuanoticias.com · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · n.com.do