Duverge Residents Protest Edesur Amidst Power Outages and High Bills

Residents of Duverge, a town in the Independencia province of the Dominican Republic, took to the streets on May 30th, 2025, to protest against Edesur, the local electricity provider. Their main grievances centered around frequent power outages and excessively high electricity bills. "We can't take another blackout," exclaimed one resident during an interview. Another added, "They've ruined our refrigerators and freezers!" The protest occurred outside the Edesur offices, with participants holding signs expressing their anger and frustration. The situation is particularly striking given the existence of a local hydroelectric plant, raising questions about the efficiency and distribution of energy resources in the region. The peaceful demonstration underscores the growing concerns of the community about the affordability and reliability of electricity services.