NewsWhore
07-16-2007, 05:10 PM
When Congress passed a bill that took away much of the political/financial power from the Dominican Municipal League (LMD), there was an instant reaction from LMD director Amable Aristy Castro's supporters, who called it "politically motivated". However, citizen watch groups such as Participacion Ciudadana, and the Federation of Dominican Municipalities have thrown their weight behind the measure, although with some reservations. Created in 1938, the LMD was designed to oversee all of the finances of the cities and towns in the DR. As a political tool, the "Liga" was a powerful weapon for garnering support, punishing the recalcitrant and humble and the most proud; after all, the entire budget for any city depended on the LMD president's approval. The post is so attractive that Aristy Castro, elected senator from the La Altagracia province, opted to remain in the "Liga" and has given up his senate seat on two occasions. Both the PRSC and the PRD have voiced their displeasure over the legislative measure.
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