Evictions and Demolitions in Boca Chica: Land Dispute Highlights Corruption Allegations

Land Invasions in Boca Chica Lead to Police Evictions and Demolitions Boca Chica, Dominican Republic – In a significant development, police authorities in Boca Chica carried out evictions and demolitions on Wednesday, targeting residents who had illegally occupied land in the Los Tanquecitos area. The operation, which followed a report by the investigative program 'Reporte Especial,' involved dozens of police officers from the Department of Prevention of Public and Private Property Invasion. Several residents interviewed at the scene admitted to occupying the land for years without proper documentation. "We know it's an invasion," one resident stated, acknowledging the illegality of their presence. Another resident claimed to have purchased land there, but couldn't provide documentation. The evictions have sparked controversy, with allegations of complicity by high-ranking military officials, specifically Colonel Margarita Beltrán Zabala of the Dominican Air Force. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges of land disputes and illegal settlements in the Dominican Republic. The police emphasized that any land ownership disputes should be addressed through legal channels. The event underscores the need for transparent land ownership processes and effective enforcement of property laws.