Landslide Threatens Dominican School, Residents Demand Action

Landslide Threatens Dominican Community: Residents Demand Urgent Road Repairs In the small community of La Soledad, located in the municipality of Moca, Dominican Republic, a dangerous landslide threatens both residents and students of a nearby school. For years, residents have pleaded with authorities to repair the damaged road, but their calls have gone unanswered. The situation has reached a critical point, with the landslide continuing to grow, endangering lives and disrupting daily life. "We've been fighting for years to get this fixed," says one frustrated resident, interviewed in his car. "They come, make promises, but nothing happens. Soon, no one will be able to cross this road." The video shows the extent of the damage, with a significant portion of the road eroded, and debris scattered along the roadside. The nearby school, Centro Educativo Oliverio Espaillat Hernández, is directly impacted, with 232 children attending classes daily. Parents are understandably concerned about the safety of their children. The reporter, Nicolás Guillón, notes that this is not a new problem, having reported on a similar, smaller landslide in 2015. He emphasizes the urgent need for action, highlighting the risk to the community and the school. The hope is that the renewed attention brought by this report will finally prompt the authorities to take the necessary steps to repair the road and ensure the safety of the residents of La Soledad.