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Waste management challenges in Central America and Caribbean

Overview

Waste management issues have emerged across several regions in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. In San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a severe accumulation of trash has affected sidewalks, markets, and drainage systems since April, leading to increased flood risks and foul odors. The local mayor has expressed difficulty managing the 650 to 1,100 tons of waste produced daily.

In the Dominican Republic, administrative and political tensions surround sanitation services. In San Cristóbal, the Dirección General de Contrataciones Públicas suspended a RD$240 million bidding process for waste collection due to potential violations of procurement laws and technical inconsistencies.

In Santo Domingo Norte, conflicting reports have surfaced regarding service efficacy. Mayor Betty Gerónimo claimed waste is “already very controlled” and blamed accumulation on a lack of civic awareness. However, critics have alleged that the administration previously ignored urban decay, including trash accumulation and flooding, and suggested that recent shifts in transparency coincide with reduced financial support to local media.

Entities

Santiago Riverón · San Cristóbal · Dirección General de Contrataciones Públicas · Santo Domingo Norte · Dajabón

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Santo Domingo Norte waste management faces conflicting reports

    Santo Domingo Norte Mayor Betty Gerónimo claims waste management is under control, blaming citizen behavior for remaining issues, amid local criticism of past administrative neglect.

  2. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    San Pedro Sula and San Cristóbal face waste management challenges

    San Pedro Sula faces a growing waste crisis, while the Dominican Republic's DGCP has suspended a RD$240 million waste collection tender in San Cristóbal due to procurement irregularities.

Sources

alcontacto.com.mx · contracorriente.red · deultimominuto.net · diario55.com · elaconquija.com · eldia.com.ar · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · elfarolatino.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · galaoriental.com · infoenn.com · lacronicadebadajoz.elperiodicoextremadura.com · noticiassdn.com · portadanacional.com · santosvasquezinforma.com · siamevent.com