He expressed that any decision of this nature should respond exclusively to the interests of the Dominican Republic.

  Addressing reports attributing the measure against the diplomats to alleged pressure from the United States, Gomez Ramirez stated that while it cannot be determined if foreign interests lie behind the decision, the public has the right to know the reasons for such a measure.

  “Any measure of this nature must stem from the country’s own decision, and there must be valid grounds for it,” affirmed the Duartiano Institute president, noting that the people, as the sovereign power, have the right to know why certain decisions are made.

  Gomez Ramirez pointed out that if it were confirmed that the action was driven by foreign interests, it would contradict Article 3 of the Constitution, which establishes that under no circumstances may another nation intervene—directly or indirectly—in the internal affairs of the Dominican Republic.

  He also remembered that the Constitution establishes self-determination as a cardinal and essential principle of the country’s international policy.

  “Therefore, an explanation must be given to the country, and any measure must serve the supreme interests of the Republic,” he stated.

  He insisted on the need to preserve national sovereignty and self-determination, calling for Dominican foreign policy to be conducted with the traditional prudence, institutional tact, and care that international relations require.

  Meanwhile, Cuba immediately and vehemently rejected the decision, stressing that there is no justification for the local authorities’ move.

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