# Dominican Republic Intrant leadership and resource disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-intrant-leadership-transition
> Updated: 2026-09-07T22:45:02.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3.

Juan Manuel Méndez García, a retired Major General, serves as the executive director of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) in the Dominican Republic. His appointment has faced legal challenges from Dary Terrero, who argues Méndez lacks the technical expertise mandated by Law 63-17.

While Méndez has engaged with transport organizations like the National Central of Transport Workers (CNTT) and the G-12 coordination group to discuss mobility and service quality, the institution faces mounting allegations of mismanagement. Juan Marte, president of the CNTT, has reported that 27 buses intended for the Duarte corridor in Santiago—valued at approximately 250 million pesos—have gone missing, alleging they are being diverted for private or state rentals. Furthermore, the CNTT has called for an investigation into a missing fuel subsidy involving five million gallons of diesel.

Legal pressure on Méndez has expanded to include administrative enforcement. Lawyer Julio de la Rosa Tiburcio has announced plans to file an ‘acción de amparo de cumplimiento’ against the director. The proposed lawsuit alleges a failure to enforce Law 63-17 and Resolution 003-2026, which requires heavy vehicles and cargo trucks to use the right lane on national highways. Under these regulations, violations are subject to a 10,000 Dominican peso fine and penalty points on driver licenses, with enforcement responsibilities shared between Intrant, DIGESET, and COMIPOL.

## Claims

- 27 buses imported for the Duarte corridor in Santiago are missing and have not been delivered to operators. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 27 missing buses have an estimated value of 250 million Dominican pesos. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The CNTT has not received a reported subsidy of five million gallons of fuel. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A legal challenge has been filed against Juan Manuel Méndez's appointment as director of Intrant. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Intrant has begun meetings with private passenger service providers to discuss mobility and safety. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Intrant director to face lawsuit over traffic law enforcement

Lawyer Julio de la Rosa Tiburcio will sue Intrant director Juan Manuel Méndez for failing to enforce laws prohibiting heavy vehicles from using the left lane on Dominican Republic highways.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/intrant-director-to-face-lawsuit-over-traffic-law-enforcement

### 2026-08-25: Intrant faces bus disappearance allegations and legal challenges

The CNTT has denounced the disappearance of 27 buses worth 250 million pesos and missing fuel subsidies, while Intrant director Juan Manuel Méndez faces a legal challenge over his appointment.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/intrant-director-meets-with-transport-leaders-in-dominican-republic

### 2026-08-20: Juan Manuel Méndez García appointed director of Intrant

Legal experts and legislators defend the appointment of retired Major General Juan Manuel Méndez García as director of the Dominican Republic's Intrant, stating he meets all legal requirements.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-manuel-mndez-garca-appointed-director-of-intrant

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