Public Ministry denies having questioned Antonio Espaillat about Jet Set tragedy

Santo Domingo.– A source from the National District Attorney’s Office denied this Wednesday that the businessman Antonio Espaillat had been interrogated by the Public Ministry in relation to the tragic collapse of the roof of the Jet Set nightclub, which left a balance of 237 dead and more than 150 injured. The version offered contradicts the statements made by journalist Iluminada Muñoz, who stated that Espaillat had been questioned on at least five occasions by the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic (PGR). According to the source, neither the National District Prosecutor’s Office nor the Prosecution Directorate of the Public Ministry, headed by magistrate Wilson Camacho, have summoned Espaillat.

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About the Tragedy

The tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub has been classified as one of the most devastating events in the recent history of the Dominican Republic. The collapse of the establishment’s roof, which occurred during a crowded event night, caused the death of 236 people and left more than 150 with injuries of varying severity. The magnitude of the tragedy has shocked the country and has generated a wave of questions about safety conditions in entertainment centers. According to authorities, preliminary investigations point to significant structural failures that had already been reported to the local administration for at least a year. In 2023, a technical report and a quote for structural renovations would have been presented to management, following a fire caused by a lightning strike on the power plant. However, these recommendations would have been disregarded, which today places the responsibility of the owners and administrators of the place at the center of the debate.