Santiago.– The Ombudsman put its first regional delegation into operation this Wednesday in Santiago de los Caballeros, an office that seeks to bring the institution’s services closer to the citizens of the Northern region and strengthen the protection of fundamental rights.
During the inauguration ceremony, the Ombudsman, Pablo Ulloa, explained that the opening of the North Regional Delegation is part of the institution’s territorial expansion process, with the goal of facilitating public access to its services and offering a more agile response to citizen complaints.
Ulloa indicated that this initiative is included in the Institutional Strategic Plan and will allow for improved coordination with the central office, in addition to strengthening actions for guidance, prevention, and the promotion of human rights.
The official maintained that the new office will contribute to addressing citizens’ complaints more quickly, promoting human rights education programs, and strengthening coordination with public institutions, local governments, and civil society organizations.
The delegation will provide coverage to the provinces of Santiago, Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Valverde, Dajabón, Montecristi, Santiago Rodríguez, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Sánchez Ramírez, Duarte, Hermanas Mirabal, María Trinidad Sánchez, and Samaná.
Ulloa urged citizens who consider their rights to have been violated by any public institution to go to the new office to receive guidance and file their complaints or reports.
The activity was attended by the first deputy of the Ombudsman, Ana Martich; the second deputy, Darío Nin; the mayor of Santiago de los Caballeros, Ulises Rodríguez; the provincial governor, Rosa Santos, as well as representatives from various public institutions and civil society organizations.
The North Regional Delegation of the Ombudsman is located at Plaza Palermo, unit 207, on Juan Pablo Duarte Avenue, in Santiago de los Caballeros.
