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Santo Domingo, DR
The U.S. government reported that it lowered the alert level for travel to the Dominican Republic from level 4 to level 3, citing that the country has “a high level” of coronavirus.
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a level 3 Travel Health Advisory for the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country,” read part of the statement.
The document also urged U.S. citizens to reconsider the idea of moving to Dominican territory.
However, should they decide to proceed with their travel plans, they recommend consulting the U.S. embassy website, following CDC guidance; being aware of their surroundings; not physically resisting any attempt of robbery, and not showing signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
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At the end of last January, the U.S. State Department issued a level 4 travel alert to the Dominican Republic due to the “incidence of coronavirus and citizen insecurity.”
Regarding the latter, they highlighted that crimes committed in the country are violent, such as armed robbery, homicides, and sexual assaults.
They also highlighted “the wide availability of weapons, the use, and trade of illicit drugs and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of crime on a broader scale.”
Ignore these fools at the State Dept…they have no clue on the reality on the ground…
I agree
These another attempts by this administration to prevent mass exodus. The weopens in US is the reason why China will not invade us
They also highlighted “the wide availability of weapons…. really…ever walk into a supermarket in the states…everyone has a gun….these ppl are crazy
And yet the US has a lower murder rate that DR. Derp!
No it doesn’t, America has way more crime, plus there are no random mass shooting every other week in the DR.
Per million population, the DR does have more violent crimes than the US.
guns are the last thing im thinking about when i go out and i live in “cien fuego” a very hot spot, if something a knife. anyway most crimes happen with brass knuckles and knives.
fun fact you will be considered tall if you are 5’8+
It’s just a warning…
There is a lot of poverty and poor people being abused by the police.This causes problems leading to violence. Lots of ways to fix things with more knowledgeable leadership of what really goes on. It may help if Ministers responded to letters & phone calls & emails instead of ignoring them .
I travel to lots of parts of the country some in very poor areas and never any problem. Treat everyone with respect. Never go with a mindset that you’re better than than anyone else.
This is a bunch of lies. I’ve visited the Dominican Republic three times in 2021 and once this year and my stay have been,fun, safe, pleasant and extremely appreciated with the level of respect and hospitality they treated me with.
The CDC is a JOKE ! All is well in the island and tourists are well received in Punta Cana
Oh really the crime is bad in DR as compared to Chi town, Cleveland, Detroit, DC, Bmo, or New York puleeeze. More people are murdered in Chi Town in a month then a whole year in DR.
Really? Look who’s talking about weak criminal justice and violence ?
I just got back from the DR yesterday. Never felt safer in any other foreign country. It’s fine. Just don’t be drunk at 2am, walking home. Like in the US.
All over the workd
American who? I never heard nothing like this this happened just when vacation time is closer no tourist keep coming to DR pay by Puerto Rico, Mexico end other places Tha no and want to go because is not safe.
Defies logic… State department has a history of an incredibly naive mistakes…ie US Embassy emergency services only…??
IS. D.R. Getting ready. To Attack
The. U. S .A..?? Fear mongering
Control.. disregarding US citizens and the Dominican citizens that have come to rely on tourism and expats.. I just Moved Here ; I knew
Yrs ago… Safe cheap & Friendly.
Long Time of commerce & ” settlers
,’. BOTH Ways.. Nobody Compares
D.R to Puerto Rico a US welfare state —huge unemployment high crime. Just Like every major city in the US.. plus a huge homeless problem ( VETs ?? !) Etc..
Propaganda… Godspeed
I’m 40 years old and have lived most of my life in DR. I’ve never been mugged, assaulted nor have I talked to anyone that has been. DR is in fact safer today than it was 20 years ago. COVID-19 has had the fewest cases lately than during the rest of the pandemic. Most restrictions have been lifted, even. I think TripAdvisor is a better guide to travel than these recommendations.
Just got back from there… Felt safer than being here!!!
I was there for a month in December in Cotui De La Mata. I never considered my self being in danger there. I enjoyed my stay with my Dominican family, the hospitality is enormous. Love the people!!!!!! I would travel there one thousand times instead of taking the subway in New York City
Thank you for your comments. It’s is sure good to hear about the reality here. I love the DR I have been coming here for years. Never had a problem friendly people low cost of living plenty of sunshine ?
Signed x pat
don’t listen to the Biden admin…