Dominican Republic dismantles 73 illegal structures in protected Hoyo Claro area

The Dominican Republic's Environment Ministry, with military and judicial support, dismantled 73 illegal structures in the Hoyo Claro Natural Monument near Verón, recovering occupied land. This is a routine enforcement action against encroachment in a protected area, with no reported resistance or casualties. It signals continued government commitment to environmental protection but has limited market or geopolitical impact.