The senator of La Vega, Rogelio Genao, is at the center of a new controversy after posting a video on social media showing him traveling in a rented helicopter. The aircraft belongs to Aerojet, a Dominican company dedicated to air taxi services and executive charter flights. The trip, carried out alongside architect Luis Taveras, flew over the Moca beltway, sparking immediate criticism for the apparent luxury in times of public austerity.
Criticism on social media
Users are questioning who is covering the expenses of the senator of La Vega for this private flight. Comments such as the one by Ysmael Parra ironize: “That’s why he doesn’t want an independent candidacy, because those flights will come to an end.” Ali Canela adds: “Who this element used to be and look who he is today.” These reactions reflect widespread discontent over the use of expensive resources by public figures.
Background of the senator of La Vega Rogelio Genao
Recently, the senator of La Vega sparked debate by opposing the figure of independent candidacy, arguing that it contradicts the Dominican Constitution. This stance adds to the current controversy over the rented helicopter, fueling discussions about transparency in the use of legislative funds.
Estimated cost of charter flights in the Dominican Republic
- Executive flights like those from Aerojet range between 5,000 and 15,000 dollars per hour, according to average rates in the private aviation sector in the country.
- In 2025, the Senate allocated more than 200 million pesos to official transportation, but this does not include private expenses.
- Public finance experts are calling for audits to differentiate state funds from personal ones.
The incident involving the senator of La Vega highlights the need for greater accountability. Aerojet, with a registration verified by the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), operates legally, but the origin of the payment remains unclarified by Genao.
In the context of upcoming elections, this episode involving the senator of La Vega fuels public scrutiny regarding legislative privileges. The Moca beltway, the target of the flight, is a key road project for the region, but the means of inspection raises doubts about budgetary efficiency.
The senator of La Vega has not officially responded to questions about who is bearing the costs of the rented helicopter, leaving the debate open on digital platforms and local media.