Thursday 24 March there was a tumultuous meeting of beach entrepreneurs in the town hall of Sosúa.
The entrepreneurs of the beach expressed their concerns about the disastrous developments of the beach for them.
Present were councilors, mayor Wilfredo Olivences and the police commanders.
According to the spokesperson José Manuel González (Lilo) of these beach entrepreneurs, a small group of wealthy entrepreneurs in Sosúa want to get rid of the current restaurants and bars.
Instead, they want to build large hotels and apartments on the beach.
For the hundreds of small entrepreneurs on the beach and for the thousands of family members (spouses and children) who also depend on this income, this will spell disaster.
Lilo's impassioned speech was interrupted many times with loud cheers and clapping by the entrepreneurs present.
The councilors present said that they stand up for the interests of the beach entrepreneurs.
Emotional meeting of beach entrepreneurs
Mayor Wilfredo Olivences also said in a short speech that he does not want to lose sight of the interests of small entrepreneurs.
Finally, the architect present said that the entrepreneurs need to understand that the beach needs an update.
But any adjustments will be made in consultation with the current beach board.
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