In an interview recently with a Sosúa Digital journalist the newly elected alderman Arismendy Monegro spoke somewhat critical of the policy in Sosúa.
He said the main task of the government is to guarantee the safety of tourists and residents.
This shouldn't be done with soldiers standing on street corners with balaclavas and rifles.
That gives an unsafe feeling.
Police officers must be service-minded and at least master the English language.
Not being able to communicate with the tourists often leads to misunderstandings and resentment.
The alderman criticizes the closing of bars and nightclubs in the Pedro Clisante.
Tourists between 20 and 35 years old and often even older, come to Sosúa to enjoy the nightlife.
The early closing times (midnight on weekdays, 2 AM on weekends) chases many tourists away.
The results of the closures of some of the bars and early closing times are obvious.
Arismendy Monegro
In the evening the entire Pedro Clisante appears desolate.
In addition, also some 200 employees are out of work as a result of these measures.
Source: Sosúa Digital
