Yesenia Then's Ministry Faces Financial Probe Over Tax Exemptions

Yesenia Then Nuria Piera Soplo de Vida tax exemptions financial investigation

Investigative journalist Nuria Piera released a second report on the International Ministry Soplo de Vida, led by pastor Yesenia Then, highlighting unresolved questions about the ministry's finances. Then responded with a 17‑minute video, but analysts noted she provided only two DGII tax‑compliance certificates, which confirm filing of returns but do not verify the accuracy of her financial statements.

The investigation found that the ministry received 25 import‑tax exemptions in the past five years, covering 4,530 books, some authored by Then. It also pointed out that private enterprises linked to Then and her husband Joan Bonilla—such as the restaurant El Brisal, clothing store Fine Modesty, a book distributor, the Grace daycare and school, and the Foundation Manos en Acción—were not presented with any tax‑status certifications. Tax consultant Joseph Abreu warned that the exemptions may have benefited these commercial entities, raising concerns about the mixing of personal and church assets.

Entities

International Ministry Soplo de Vida · Joan Bonilla · Joseph Abreu · Nuria Piera · Yesenia Then

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Tax consultant Joseph Abreu said the exemptions may have benefited private commercial enterprises registered to Yesenia Then and her husband Joan Bonilla. remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Those exemptions covered the import of 4,530 books, some authored by Yesenia Then. remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Yesenia Then responded with a 17‑minute video to address questions about her ministry. calle56.com · remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Nuria Piera released a second investigative report on Yesenia Then's ministry. calle56.com · remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Then presented two DGII certifications confirming she is up to date with tax obligations. calle56.com · remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 3 SOURCES] Then did not provide certifications for her private businesses and foundations linked to her ministry. calle56.com · remolacha.net · ensegundos.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry International Soplo de Vida received 25 import‑tax exemptions in the last five years. remolacha.net · ensegundos.do

Sources

Nuria Piera sobre la respuesta de Yesenia Then: "muchos de los puntos centrales de la investigación continúan sin ser respondidos" – Calle56 [calle56.com]

22 days ago

Nuria indica que hay “confusión patrimonial” en las explicaciones de Yesenia Then [remolacha.net]

23 days ago

Nuria indica que hay «confusión patrimonial» en las explicaciones de la pastora Yesenia Then Ensegundos República Dominicana [ensegundos.do]

23 days ago