This Saturday, in the National Assembly, made up of both legislative chambers, the new Constitution Dominican. That space became a scene of distraction and lack of solemnity.
In the presence of 162 congressmen of a total of 222, and with the assistance of the presidents of both chambers, Alfredo Pacheco of the Deputies and Ricardo De los Santos of the Senate, the “honorables” legislators They gave a sample of disconnection with the seriousness of the event.
Since the beginning of the ceremonyat 2:00 in the afternoon this Saturday, conversations and murmurs dominated the room, subtracting attention to the content of the constitutional reading.
Meanwhile, some congressmen They shared laughter, took photos and ate snacks, the solemn tone of the act faded, reflecting an image of carefreeness and lack of commitment.
What was supposed to be a moment of introspection and I respect toward the nation’s future turned into a scene that, according to some observers, seemed more like a Christmas party than a reading of the Constitution.
The disconnection of some legislators was evident when, at the back of the room, groups of congressmen They conversed openly as if they were in an informal environment.
The National Assembly of the Dominican Republic decided to suspend until tomorrow, Sunday, the reading of the new Constitutionafter a long day.
“We formally declare a recess until tomorrow, at 9:00 in the morning,” the president of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, informed the Assembly.
