70 Million Pesos Allocated, Yet Road Remains Unbuilt: El Estrecho Residents Protest Inaction

Residents of El Estrecho, a district in Luperón, Puerto Plata, are protesting the government's failure to deliver on its promise to build a road connecting their community to La Isabela Histórica. The project was approved last October with 70 million pesos allocated, yet work remains stalled. "We've been fighting for this road for almost 40 years," stated a local resident. Basilio González, supervisor from the Ministry of Public Works, acknowledged the allocation but cited complexities in the bidding process as a reason for the delay. The residents, however, remain frustrated by the lack of progress, highlighting the daily difficulties they face due to the impassable road conditions. The situation underscores the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing basic infrastructure.