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San José de Ocoa road infrastructure protests

Overview

Residents in the San José de Ocoa province of the Dominican Republic have engaged in protests regarding stalled or non-existent road infrastructure.

In the Parra community, residents marched to the provincial government office to demand the completion of a 7-kilometer road project that has been halted for approximately four months. Activists noted that the community has faced transit delays for 52 years, emphasizing that the road is essential for connecting agricultural areas and accessing potable water. Protesters have called for immediate intervention from the Ministry of Public Works.

In the Santa Clara and Nuevo Amanecer sectors, community leaders have expressed similar frustrations regarding unpaved streets. They reported that the lack of paving causes mud during rainy periods and excessive dust during droughts. Local neighborhood association presidents have threatened to organize protests involving banners directed at the president if they do not receive a definitive response to their demands.

Entities

San José de Ocoa · Santa Clara · Nuevo Amanecer · Ministry of Public Works · Luis Abinader

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    San José de Ocoa residents demand street paving

    Residents in San José de Ocoa's Santa Clara and Nuevo Amanecer sectors are demanding street paving to resolve issues with mud and dust, threatening protests if authorities do not act.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Parra residents protest stalled road construction in San José de Ocoa

    Residents of Parra in San José de Ocoa held a peaceful march to demand the completion of a 7km road project that has been stalled for months, citing a 52-year wait for adequate infrastructure.

Sources

elocoeno.com · elpregonerord.com · n.com.do