Abinader avoids giving details and says that ministries will issue an opinion on the Botanical Garden

Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader informed this Monday, during his intervention in La Semanal con la Prensa, that the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Public Works are coordinating to issue a final opinion addressed to the population about the future of the project involving the National Botanical Garden.

Although the official did not want to elaborate or offer specific dates, he emphasized that both institutions are working to provide the information to citizens.

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“The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Public Works are working to give a final opinion to the population,” Abinader pointed out, who avoided going into detail on the matter.

This statement is made in a context of public concern and debate following reports about a possible road project that could affect the Botanical Garden, a protected and vital space for biodiversity and environmental education in the country. Environmental groups and citizen sectors have requested greater clarity and respect for the integrity of the Botanical Garden, while demanding that the participation of the community in decisions that could impact this important green lung be guaranteed.