In the municipality of Haina, several Dominican families have asked the government for help to find their sons, who went to work abroad with the promise of high incomes, are in Russia and cannot return to the Dominican Republic. Relatives, who traveled with the hope of improving the economic conditions of their homes, now describe a situation of isolation, lack of food and communication difficulties.
Origins of the Journey
The young people, aged between 32 and 39, initially reported that they were heading to Panama to work. However, their contacts abroad changed course and took them to Russia, a country that has been involved in the war with Ukraine. A mother, identified as Saber Peguero, reported that her son moved on September 2 with a work contract for Panama and that, shortly after, she received messages indicating that he was already in Russia. The mother expressed her confusion upon discovering the new location.
Conditions in Russia
The families describe that the Dominicans are in precarious situations: restricted communications, insufficient food, and lower payments than agreed upon. Some young people receive between $5,000 and $6,000 per month, deducting travel, accommodation, and transfer costs that, according to the initial offer, were $19,000 or, in some cases, $30,000. The amounts that reach their hands are mainly destined to cover daily expenses, leaving little to send to their families.
Actions before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
To obtain help, the relatives went to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic on two occasions. A woman said that, after an initial attention that she considered insufficient, they remained in the institution from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am the next day in search of answers. The representative Juan Carlos Espaillat referred to Article 21 of the Dominican Civil Code and constitutional provisions on nationality and acceptance of functions in foreign governments.
Request for Return
The main objective of the families is to achieve the return of their sons and brothers to the country. Juan Carlos Hércules, who also requests departure, maintains his petition before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while the family waits for a response. The situation raises the need for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to evaluate the cases and provide the necessary consular assistance.
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