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North Coast November 16, 2025 | 10:00 am

Pollution threatens the Sosúa River, despite being a key source of water since 1948

SOSÚA, PUERTO PLATA. — The Sosúa River, one of the most important tributaries in the northern region and a historic source of water for the municipalities of Sosúa and Puerto Plata since 1948, is currently facing severe environmental degradation that threatens its health and that of the nearby coastline. The river originates on the northern slope of the Cordillera Septentrional moun... Read more

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