However, the Piantini Residents association (Junta General de Vecinos), which has opposed strongly the construction of a gambling centre in a residential area near children’s education centres, ensures they, "we will do our utmost to stop that building work.”
Following notice of the Tribunal’s finding, Miriam Paulino, Piantini Residents Association attorney, said: "We will study the judgment but from now on we give notice that we will resort to the corresponding appealing procedure and we will carry out as many actions and legal processes within the law with the objective of stopping the building work and obtain the cancellation of the permits that have been granted irregularly.”
The initial study of a Hard Rock Casino & Hotel project in Santo Domingo did not contemplate building in the area in dispute, which has caused the problems with the residents of Piantini. Although the project represents advance and investment for the Caribbean country, the Piantini residents explained: "It does not matter the provenance of the investors in the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel project and whether they are national or foreign. They must comply with the laws and regulations in place.”
