Dominicans upset over new beach laws
Oct 12th, 2009
Residents in the Dominican Republic have reportedly been angered by a new constitutional amendment that allows private property owners to buy parts of beaches and rivers.A number of disgruntled Dominicans turned up in beach wear with surfboards and coolers outside congress on Friday, according to the Associated Press.
The protesters reportedly chanted: "The beaches belong to the people, not to businessmen."
Visitors to the Caribbean destination are greeted with turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, but locals are worried that they could lose access to these assets if investors privatise them.
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