Dominican Republic Takes Action Against Antisemitism
The article reports that the Dominican Republic will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism, becoming the seventh Latin American country to do so. President Luis Abinader announced the decision, emphasizing that antisemitism threatens democratic values and human rights. The move follows global increases in antisemitic incidents and aims to provide a framework for identifying and combating antisemitism while respecting freedom of expression. The Dominican Republic's history of offering refuge to Jewish Holocaust survivors is highlighted, and the government plans to allocate funds for a Jewish museum. The decision aligns with regional efforts to address antisemitism and is supported by U.S. representatives advocating for international cooperation.
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