Bit of an update:
The Russian developer has not bought the land where these 2 restaurants/bars where located. He has bought the land surrounding and adjacent to this area and didn't want these 'shack type' businesses ruining his ambiance or his view.
His agent, a long term Cabarete resident, negotiated with the 2 owners, reached agreement and organized the destruction before anyone could get wind of it and organize a protest.
Today the 2 owners were paid RD$1 million and RD$1.8 million respectively.
Money talks indeed!!!!!
It is worth bearing in mind that the owners were effectively squatters.
The only good news is that I have it confirmed that the access road is public property and access to the river and ocean cannot be denied.
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