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The Caribbean retains the death penalty, and the Dominican Republic toughens sanctions

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The death penalty remains legally active in several Caribbean nations despite years of executing no prisoners. Concurrently, Lebanon has formally abolished capital punishment, marking a first for the Middle East.

In response to regional and international legal landscapes, the Dominican Republic has moved to significantly harden its judicial sanctions. The measures highlight contrasting global trends regarding capital punishment and penal severity.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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