February 27 – Independence Day and the Youth Protest “Concentración por la Democracia Trabucazo 2020” This year the regular celebrations in Dominican Republic for Independence Day could be overshadowed by the youth protests “El Trabucazo 2020”. Independence Day / Día de la Independencia Nacional Independence Day is usually celebrated the same every year. The president […]
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No Electricity Since 6PM Tuesday
My commentary… The people of the Santa Barbara Sector of the Colonial City have been without electricity since 6PM Tuesday night. This is a 24 hour circuit where all art supposed to have electricity 24 hours a day because all pay the high cost of having this convenience each month. A transformer blew on Tuesday […]
Unrest About the Tax Reform
I will be adding more links and information here as needed. Please check back. Information Posted 11-9-2012 Information Posted 11-10-2012 There is much unrest among Dominicans since the new tax reform bill was passed. It is getting very ugly. If you do not want involved in the protests please watch where you are and stay […]
Vigial for the Zone – The Ladies Make a Stand
Vigilancia en la Zona/ Surveillance in the Zone Vigías de la Zona/ Vigial for the Zone The call to protest and bring attention to the problems in the Colonial Zone was met on Sunday July 1, 2012. It was held in Parque Colon. The ladies asking all who joined in to wear all black clothing. […]
