San Francisco de Macorís faces severe water shortage

The city of San Francisco de Macorís is experiencing a critical and prolonged shortage of potable water that has lasted for more than a month. The crisis is impacting all social classes, affecting health centers, commercial plazas, schools, churches, and both public and private offices.

For households with cisterns, the cost of water trucks has risen to over RD$3,000. Vulnerable families without cisterns are forced to purchase water in barrels for RD$150 each or rely on expensive processed bottled water for basic needs such as cooking and hygiene. The situation has led to increased tension and protests in various sectors, including Los Rieles, Villa Olímpica, Los Maestros, San Martín, and Hermanas Mirabal.