SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS – In a significant interdepartmental collaboration, senior officials from the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Interior and Police have convened with counterparts from the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (DIGESETT) and the Ministry of Public Health. This high-level coordination meeting was orchestrated to formulate and reinforce comprehensive road safety protocols for the Santiago de los Caballeros province.
Jhonattan Erick, the Regional Coordinator, articulated that enhancing roadway security constitutes a fundamental pillar of the current administration’s agenda under the leadership of Minister Faride Raful. He detailed the establishment of specialized inter-agency task forces dedicated to mitigating traffic-related incidents and preventing fatalities through synchronized operations. In a complementary address, DIGESETT’s spokesperson, Mariela Henríquez, outlined ongoing initiatives designed to amplify preventive measures. These efforts are centered on elevating public consciousness and advocating for defensive driving techniques, in strict adherence to the strategic vision of General Pascual Méndez.
Delegates from the Ministry of Public Health further reinforced the critical nature of this synergistic approach, revealing forthcoming programs that include instructional workshops and widespread educational outreach campaigns focused on traffic regulations. A consensus was reached among all participating authorities that such unified actions are pivotal for cultivating a pervasive culture of legal compliance and respect on the roads. The collective objective is to achieve a substantial and measurable reduction in vehicular accidents throughout the region.