Sunday, January 25, 2026

“This was falling”: young person recounts warnings before Jet Set tragedy

With tears and visible consternation, a young man affected by the tragedy at the Jet Set nightclub assured that "they knew what was happening," recounting the moments before the collapse that claimed the lives of hundreds of people on the morning of April 8. The testimony was offered amid the demonstrations held to demand justice for the event.

The survivor recounted that minutes before the collapse, he perceived clear signs of danger. "When I came back from the bathroom, I said: let's go, this is falling," he expressed, recalling the atmosphere of tension that, according to him, was evident before the structure collapsed. His statements reinforce the accusations of alleged negligence and ignored warnings. We recommend reading: Rubby Pérez's Brother: “We will not rest until we get an answer”

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They denounce the dumping of wastewater into the sea near Puerto Plaza, Las Terrenas

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Man shoots his son in the neck in Argentina

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Government delivers sports works in Dajabón with an investment of RD$43.5 million

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