[EbrsaRynleot]

Hi my DR1 friends:

I don't know if this question has been raised already but what's going on with regards to the wave of domestic violence in the DR? Rampantly since 2002 men are killing their wives either by shooting them at point blank range, stabbing them or setting them on fire (the latter not as common as the first). This is very disturbing and most women are young between ages 23-35.

I read every incident that has been detailed in "el Listin Diario" when it occurs and it seems that these killings are equally premeditated and unpremeditated based on jealousy and in most cases the couple was on "rocky road" anyway. But that does give the men the right to kill in cold blood. This weekend there was tragic case of young 18 year couple killed by the girl's ex-boyfriend. It's in today's paper-"el Listin" and once again it was a case of "if I can't have you nobody can". How can anyone carry such a vengeance at such a young age???

Do you guys think this problem is culture based with some "machismo latino" added in with it or there's an American influence here which is usually blamed for everything?

I find the situation really disturbing from my humble female point of view. Would love to hear your thoughts especially from those who live in the DR currently. Me parece muy triste y casi irremediable.

Sincerely,

Lesley D