Constanza's Success: Community Dialogues and High Agricultural Output

Constanza, Dominican Republic: Human Rights Defender Highlights Successful Community Dialogues and High Agricultural Productivity Constanza, a municipality in the Dominican Republic, recently hosted "Dialogues in your community," an initiative aimed at addressing local concerns. Pablo Ulloa, the country's human rights defender, expressed his satisfaction with the event's outcome, noting the significant participation of both authorities and residents. "I'm very pleased with the participation of the mayor, vice-mayor, council members, and the leadership present," Ulloa stated during an interview with El Nuevo Diario. He emphasized the productive nature of the dialogues, which focused on specific issues related to violated rights and needed service improvements. Ulloa highlighted Constanza's remarkable agricultural productivity, stating that the municipality is a significant source of vegetables and produce for the entire country. This productivity, he noted, creates a demand for infrastructure development. The interview also touched upon similarities and differences between Constanza and other municipalities, noting a higher level of local government engagement in Constanza compared to some other areas. The positive engagement in Constanza serves as a model for other communities in the Dominican Republic.