# Fuerza del Pueblo criticisms of Dominican Republic policy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fuerza-del-pueblo-criticisms-of-dominican-republic-policy
> Updated: 2026-09-02T23:45:39.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

The Fuerza del Pueblo political party in the Dominican Republic has issued several criticisms regarding government management of public services and infrastructure.

In August 2026, party spokesperson José David Báez criticized the Ministry of Education, alleging a lack of management capacity and social awareness. Báez cited a reduction of 106,000 student enrollments among children aged 6 to 11 since 2019, an increase in bureaucracy, and a deficit in classroom infrastructure and facility maintenance.

By September 2026, the party’s focus shifted to mobility policy. Mario Holguín, head of the Road Safety Secretariat of the Fuerza del Pueblo, criticized the government’s emphasis on vehicle flow and travel times. While the government highlighted major projects including road construction, bridges, and transit expansions, Holguín argued that progress should be measured by the protection of pedestrians and motorcyclists and the reduction of road deaths rather than just kilometers built. He asserted that “an infrastructure that allows one to arrive faster but does not guarantee arriving alive cannot constitute the final objective of a public mobility policy.”

In early September 2026, the debate over infrastructure intensified. Public Works Minister Eduardo Estrella promoted a plan involving 957 kilometers of roads and 220 bridges, including a network to connect Punta Cana with Montecristi via bypasses and elevated sections. Amidst these developments, Senator Héctor Acosta criticized the use of Digesett traffic agents at intersections with operational traffic lights, claiming their manual intervention causes congestion. Acosta called for improved coordination between the National Institute of Transit and Transport (Intrant) and Digesett to address these bottlenecks.

## Claims

- Mario Holguín criticized the government's mobility policy, arguing that infrastructure should prioritize safety over speed. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government reported 957 kilometers of roads under construction. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government reported the construction of 220 bridges. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Holguín demanded results regarding the reduction of deaths and serious injuries on roads. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Dominican Republic road infrastructure plan faces political criticism

The Dominican Republic is expanding its road infrastructure to improve connectivity, but political leaders are criticizing the government for prioritizing construction speed over road safety and fatality rates.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fuerza-del-pueblo-criticizes-dominican-mobility-policy

### 2026-08-21: Fuerza del Pueblo criticizes Dominican education management

Fuerza del Pueblo spokesperson José David Báez criticized the Dominican Ministry of Education for mismanagement, rising bureaucracy, and declining student enrollment.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fuerza-del-pueblo-criticizes-dominican-education-management

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