Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinadera affirmed that the Government responds responsibly and openly to the citizen complaints that have arisen in recent days, while reiterating his commitment to dialogue, consensus and the preservation of social peace.

During an interview with journalists José Monegro and Edith Febles, the head of state acknowledged that some of the protests and demonstrations recently recorded contain approaches that must be heard and addressed by the authorities.

“Many of these protests have a content that we have to address, and this has always been an open government, a government that listens,” he expressed.

The president explained that in recent days various factors have coincided that have generated concerns in the population, including the impact of the international crisis on some everyday consumer products. In that sense, he pointed out that the Government has worked to mitigate these effects, although he recognized that they have had an impact on the economy of Dominican households.

"We are concerned and concerned about any situation that affects people, and we follow up on it. We make direct contact with people and evaluate each case," he indicated.

President Abinader also highlighted that, despite the difficulties derived from the international context, the Dominican Republic continues to advance thanks to the effort and work of its population.

Likewise, he stressed that his administration maintains a permanent vocation for consensus, even with a majority in the National Congress.

“We always seek consensus, both with political forces and with sectors of civil society,” he stated.

Finally, he reiterated that all citizen discontent is cause for attention for the Government and assured that he will continue to promote dialogue, harmony and stability as fundamental pillars of his management.

“The important thing is to maintain peace, maintain harmony and continue listening to the population to find solutions,” he concluded.