Poverty in the Dominican Republic and Its Connection to Crime
SEATTLE, Washington The Dominican Republic is a middle-class country filled with rich, diverse culture located in the Caribbean that has made progress with its economy. However, one can still find people living in impoverished communities within the country where crime is prevalent. Crime and poverty are two inextricably connected issues. This piece will focus on the correlation between crime and poverty in the Dominican Republic while revealing insights from people who have experienced the country’s poor living conditions and how the nation deals with crime.
Poverty in the Dominican Republic