Broad Front calls for applying the full weight of the law against the Espaillat brothers

Carolina Álvarez
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Santo Domingo. – The Frente Amplio called on the justice system to act with firmness, independence, strict adherence to the law and apply the full weight of the law against the brothers Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, pointed out by the Public Ministry as directly responsible for the tragedy that caused the collapse of the roof of the Jet Set Club nightclub, an event that caused the death of 236 people and left more than a hundred injured. The political organization stated that this case cannot be caught up in delaying tactics or privileges derived from economic power, as it is one of the greatest tragedies recorded in the recent history of the country.

“Nine months later, families are still mourning their loved ones and awaiting answers. Justice must act with historical responsibility and punish those responsible, as human life cannot continue to be sacrificed in the name of profit, corporate negligence, or impunity,” stated María Teresa Cabrera, president of the Frente Amplio.

Cabrera emphasized that the country hopes the judicial process advances without pressure and that the preliminary hearing convened marks a decisive step towards truth and reparation.
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“The Public Ministry has presented technical evidence, expert opinions, and testimonies that describe a chain of irresponsibilities. What corresponds now is for the courts to send a clear message: in the Dominican Republic, no one is above the law,” he added.

The leader of the Broad Front reiterated her solidarity with the victims and their families, who she affirmed not only demand criminal justice, but also guarantees of non-repetition and a serious reform in the supervision protocols of buildings and high-attendance establishments.

“This tragedy must mark a before and after and that the memory of the 236 lives lost becomes a public commitment against negligence, corruption and impunity,” he concluded.

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