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08-17-2009, 04:40 PM
Bishop Emeritus of the Santo Domingo Archdiocese Monsignor Francisco Jose Arnaiz said that the "perfection" of the nation is in jeopardy due to the misuse of public funds, the increase in drug use and drug trafficking, extreme poverty, lack of public safety and an indifference displayed by government officials to key problems. Arnaiz made his comments during a mass at the Santo Domingo Cathedral on Sunday, on occasion of the 146th celebration of the restoration of independence from Spain.
Also speaking on the occasion of the Restoration, in Santiago Archbishop Ramon Benito de la Rosa and Carpio said that mechanisms to combat corruption and to permanently close the estimated 19,000 drug points need to be developed.
De la Rosa criticized the corruption in government and general disregard for following the law in the DR.
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Also speaking on the occasion of the Restoration, in Santiago Archbishop Ramon Benito de la Rosa and Carpio said that mechanisms to combat corruption and to permanently close the estimated 19,000 drug points need to be developed.
De la Rosa criticized the corruption in government and general disregard for following the law in the DR.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)