Beach Paradise or Legal Battleground? Dominican Republic's Bahía de las Águilas Land Dispute Rages On

Bahía de las Águilas: Land Dispute Continues Despite Court Ruling Bahía de las Águilas, an 8km beach on the southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, remains embroiled in a long-standing land dispute. Despite a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that returned the land to the state, legal challenges continue. The conflict dates back to at least 1997, when then-Procurator General Abel Rodríguez Del Orbe filed a lawsuit concerning Parcel 215-A in Enriquillo, Pedernales province. This parcel had been awarded to the Dominican State in 1950. "Despite the 2018 ruling, we are still receiving lawsuits," stated a legal expert interviewed in the video, highlighting the ongoing nature of the dispute. The video details numerous subsequent legal actions, indicating the complexity and persistence of the issue. The ongoing legal battle underscores the challenges of resolving land disputes, particularly those involving significant tracts of land in protected areas. The case highlights the need for effective mechanisms to ensure land ownership transparency and prevent future conflicts.