# Dominican Republic agricultural debt protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-agricultural-debt-protests
> Updated: 2026-10-04T03:08:53.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Agricultural producers and machinery owners in San Juan de la Maguana and Elías Piña initiated protests against the Dominican government, demanding the settlement of debts estimated between RD$500 million and RD$550 million. The arrears, some dating back to 2021, involve services provided to the Ministry of Agriculture, such as land preparation and the sale of beans and onions.

Protesters utilized over 200 tractors to block major transit routes, including the Sánchez highway, causing significant congestion. During the unrest, the National Police detained five agricultural leaders. Following overnight negotiations, a 15-day truce was established, during which protesters agreed to clear the roads while awaiting government action.

Political figures have since intensified calls for immediate payment. Adriano Sánchez Roa, Secretary of Agricultural Affairs for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), specified a debt breakdown of RD$205 million for onion producers, RD$210 million for bean farmers, and RD$95 million for equipment owners. Sánchez Roa warned that the lack of liquidity prevents farmers from purchasing essential supplies like seeds and fertilizers, which could increase the nation's reliance on bean imports.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Dominican Republic agronomists warn of production risks amid staff cuts

Agronomists in the Dominican Republic warn that the dismissal of 2,000 professionals threatens food security and national production, calling for urgent pension and wage reforms.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adriano-snchez-roa-demands-payment-of-rd510-million-in-agricultural-debts

### 2026-09-29: San Juan agricultural producers block roads over RD$500 million debt

Agricultural producers in San Juan, Dominican Republic, blocked highways with tractors to demand over RD$500 million in unpaid government debts. A 15-day truce was reached following the detention of five local-

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-juan-agricultural-leaders-arrested-during-debt-protests

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