EMBASSY PRESENTS TIP ACTION PLAN TO DOMINICAN

UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 004350

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR WHA/CAR; WHA/PPC FOR ERIC FALLS; G/TIP FOR RACHEL
OWEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PHUM DR
SUBJECT: EMBASSY PRESENTS TIP ACTION PLAN TO DOMINICAN
AUTHORITIES

REF: 04 STATE 154834


1. On 23 July 2004 Poloffs met separately with Dominican MFA
international organizations deputy Rhadys Abreu de Polanco
and consular affairs director Dulce Rosario de la Maza to
discuss the TIP issues set forth in reftel and to present the
Tier 2 Watch List Action Plan for the Dominican Republic.


2. Both officials were receptive to the talking points and
action plan and agreed that the Dominican Republic must work
harder to combat trafficking, noting especially the need to
enforce existing laws. They also pledged to brief the
incoming authorities, who will take office on August 16, on
the action plan and interim assessment.


3. COMMENT. Although the transition to a new government and
expected turnover of many personnel in the MFA and other
agencies complicates matters, we believe that both the
present and incoming administrations are well aware of the
need for action against trafficking. We will continue to
press for additional effort and achievements by the GODR in
accordance with the action plan. END COMMENT.
HERTELL