Dominican Republic: Anti-corruption march in San Pedro de Macorís June 11

Event

The Green March (Marcha Verde) movement has called for an anti-corruption march to take place on Sunday, June 11, in the city of San Medro de Macorís beginning at 10:00 (local time). The movement is demanding an end to impunity and corruption and for the government recover money allocated for public works projects but stolen by government officials. They are also calling for the preservation of Los Haitises National Park, the Park of the East, the Higuamo River, the Mallen Lagoon, and other natural reserves.

Context

There has been recent public outcry over revelations of more than a decade of allegedly corrupt government contracts and bribery linked with the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. Activist groups have held various marches and protests to call for a "truth commission" to investigate corruption cases.

Advice

Individuals present in the Dominican Republic are advised to avoid the above area on June 11, as well as all demonstrations more generally, and to obey any instructions issued by the local authorities.