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US WARNS TRAVELERS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OF VIOLENT CRIME, SEXUAL ASSAULT

Kathleen Wong
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Travelers heading to the Dominican Republic are exhorted to “exercise increased
caution”  by the State Department due to crime and a rise sexual assault
incidents.

The agency issued a level 2 travel advisory for the Carribbean country on
Tuesday, stating “violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual
assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic.”

According to the State Department website, there have been recent reports of
U.S. citizens being robbed by people they met off of dating apps in the
Dominican Republic. Some of the incidents involved date rape drugs and occurred
at major resorts and hotels. 

One U.S. woman said she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the Dominican
Republic in January when she was visiting with a friend. She said she was
watching live entertainment in a public area of the resort at night when she
ordered a glass of wine that was delivered to her from the bar, and that was the
last thing she remembered. 



According to the agency, the prosecution of rape cases is going to be different
than in the U.S.

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“Sexual assault victims in the Dominican Republic should not expect the totality
of assistance offered in the United States,” the travel advisory said. The
process in the Dominican Republic moves “forward very slowly” and the victim may
have to return to the island country. 



For the most part, resort areas are safer compared to metropolitan areas such as
Santo Domingo since there is a tourist police corps. However, even around the
resorts, travelers should avoid dark, secluded places, especially if they’re
alone, and stay away from the beaches at night. 

People should not resist any robbery attempts or wear expensive jewelry. 



Travelers should also be careful about the taxis they’re taking by using one
hailed by their hotel or a vetted company. There are also rideshare services
like Uber in the Dominican Republic. 

If you experience any kind of assault, the agency urges people to tell their
hotel to contact the police and the Embassy. 



Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach
her at kwong@usatoday.com







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