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Agriculture denies false information and requests investigation into internal processes

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Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Agriculture, headed by Minister Francisco Oliverio Espaillat Bencosme, categorically denied the information spread on social media about an alleged letter attributed to the institution, which, according to what was specified, does not correspond to reality or official documents of the organization.

The entity also reported that it has instructed the General Directorate of Public Contracting, the Public Ministry, and the internal control bodies of the State to conduct an exhaustive, immediate, and impartial investigation into any allegations related to contracting processes, awarding of works, or administrative procedures within the institution. In that regard, the Ministry indicated that all files and documents related to the cases mentioned are available to the competent authorities, in strict compliance with the principles of transparency, legality, and public ethics, reaffirming its policy of zero tolerance for any irregularity. We recommend reading: "The Ministry of Agriculture maintains its full commitment to accountability and transparency in each of its actions," the statement highlights, while reiterating its willingness to collaborate with all state control institutions.

Finally, the entity called on citizens to maintain trust in its actions, ensuring that each complaint or observation will be addressed responsibly and promptly, in line with the commitment to strengthen public management and promote the sustainable development of the Dominican countryside.

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