These cases could be tried under the new Penal Code

The Dominican Republic’s new Penal Code, enacted by President Luis Abinader under Law 74-25, has officially entered into force. One week following its implementation, the legislation is expected to be applied to a series of recent violent incidents reported across the national territory.

Legal proceedings regarding these recent criminal acts are anticipated to serve as the first test for the updated code within the country's court system. The transition marks a significant shift in the legal framework governing violent offenses in the nation.