The Dominican Republic is once again embroiled in a contentious debate over whether to lift the long-standing ban on voting for military and police personnel. This discussion has been reignited by a proposal from Constitutional Court Judge Sonia Díaz, bringing the issue to the forefront of national discourse. The country remains one of the few in Latin America—alongside Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Paraguay—that continues to prohibit armed forces members from exercising their right to vote.
Proposal revives discussion on allowing military and police to vote
