Dominican Community Threatens School Boycott Over 13-Year-Old Construction Delay

Residents of Bejucal, a small community in the Dominican Republic, are protesting the unfinished state of their local school, Rosa Leocadia Pichardo. Construction began in 2012, but more than a decade later, the school remains incomplete. "The conditions are deplorable," says one parent, "Our children are learning in a building that's falling apart." The video shows cracked walls, inadequate sanitation, and a general lack of infrastructure. Parents have threatened to keep their children home next year unless the government takes action. The community's plea highlights the urgent need for improved educational facilities in underserved areas. This situation underscores the challenges faced by many communities in accessing quality education.