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The latest results of the recent Gallup-Hoy poll printed today show that 79.7% of the Dominican public feels that the security measures put in place by the government a few months ago have been very positive, and only 16% feel that the measures should be relaxed for the upcoming holiday season. Furthermore the poll reveals that 8 out of 10 Dominicans feel that the increased military and police presence on the streets has had a positive effect in controlling the crime rate. The poll was taken between 18 and 22 of November and 1,200 people were interviewed. The poll has a 2.8% margin of error with 95% confidence. The measures taken by the government included limiting opening times for establishments selling alcohol, and restricting the importation of guns and ammunition. The poll also highlighted the fact that Dominicans would like to see more cooperation between the National Police and the Department for Drug Control, and are in favor of continuing with the alcohol laws. The poll also found that almost 50% of the population is in favor of the constitutional reform, 73% wants the constitutional reform to be carried out by the National Congress, and close to 72% believe that the time is right for constitutional reform.

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