Dominican Republic: Activists plan protest in Santo Domingo Nov. 21

Event

Activists plan to protest in Santo Domingo Nov. 21. Participants will gather at the Altar de la Patria, located at Independence Park, from 16:00. The gathering is related to the country's COVID-19-related guidelines that require individuals to show proof of full vaccination to access certain establishments and businesses, including some public spaces, indoor workplaces, schools and universities, gyms, shopping malls, and restaurants. Dozens to a few hundred people are likely to participate.

Officials will likely deploy some security personnel to monitor the event. Localized ground travel disruptions are likely near any protest that materializes. The gathering is likely to remain peaceful; however, low-level clashes cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine precaution. Plan for localized delays near the site during the afternoon, Nov. 21.