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San Francisco de Macorís urban development and water crisis
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San Francisco de Macorís urban development and planning water crisis
San Francisco de Macorís is facing continues to face significant challenges related to regarding rapid urban growth and infrastructure demands. The Regional Development Council (CRD) has urged President Luis Abinader to prioritize the construction of the Dominican Republic Multiple Aerodrome to support agro-industrial development in seven provinces, including Duarte and Espaillat. The CRD also requested a network of helipads to enhance regional emergency medical services. Local officials officials, including Denny Zabala, Director of Public Works for the City Council, have noted that social unrest and protests often stem from unplanned urban expansion and irregular land occupation. Such growth has placed pressure on essential services, including drainage, potable water, and sanitation. While the city has experienced economic, commercial, and educational transformations, experts suggest that the current expansion growth requires strengthened institutional capacity to manage traffic, road infrastructure, and storm drainage drainage. As of November 2026, the city is experiencing a critical and prolonged shortage of potable water that has lasted for more than a month. This crisis is impacting all social classes, including health centers, schools, and commercial plazas. The shortage has driven up costs for water delivery, with cistern-reliant households paying over RD$3,000 for trucks, while vulnerable families must purchase water in barrels or expensive bottled water. This scarcity has led to sustain long-term growth. increased tension and protests in sectors such as Los Rieles, Villa Olímpica, Los Maestros, San Martín, and Hermanas Mirabal.
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