The Rise and Fall of Marcha Verde in the Dominican Republic
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-7-2020
Department 1
Sociology
Department 2
Latin American Studies
Abstract
The Marcha Verde movement emerged in 2017 to protest bribery on the part of the Brazilian transnational Odebrecht. It conducted 25 protests in the provinces and large marches in July 2017 and August 2018 but ultimately failed to force the government to try those responsible. As a movement for the democratization of democracy through the construction of citizens’ rights, it was a watershed moment in Dominican political history. However, it did not have time to build the social base that would have allowed it to challenge the authorities. The political parties that supported it were only interested in weakening the official party, and the electoral race intervened as the way to channel the movements’ demands, leaving the radicals alone in calling for a transformation of the political sphere.
Recommended Citation
Betances, Emelio. “The Rise and Fall of Marcha Verde in the Dominican Republic.” Latin American Perspectives 47, no. 5 (2020): 20–34.
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