The Office of Congressman Ramón Raposo, in partnership with the Dominican Bar Association (CARD) and the Dominican Revolutionary Party’s (PRD) Lawyers’ Front, held a workshop titled “Novedades del Nuevo Código Penal” in Santo Domingo Norte. The event, aimed at jurists, law students, and community leaders, took place in the auditorium of the Guaricano Fire Department. The workshop was led by prominent jurist Pedro J. Duarte Canaan and moderated by social activist Algenis Chávez. Coordination was provided by Dr. Elpidio Guzmán, president of the PRD Lawyers’ Front in Santo Domingo Norte, and Víctor Arias, a party official. Congressman Raposo highlighted the importance of citizens understanding the new Penal Code, describing it as a significant piece of legislation that will impact both the legal system and everyday life in the Dominican Republic. He emphasized the need for training and guidance to help legal professionals, students, and community leaders grasp the main changes introduced by the new law and their practical implications. The workshop is part of a broader series of educational initiatives launched by the Congressman’s office to strengthen legal knowledge and civic orientation within the municipality.
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