A government official viewed as a high-level parasite. They are known for working very little while receiving a massive salary and perks like state-funded bodyguards, free gas, and tax-free luxury car imports. The term implies extreme corruption, suggesting they earn enough in bribes to support their families for generations as well as their mistresses and male lovers. (Dominican politics is frequently criticized for these excessive benefits, known locally as the barrilito).
I will leave that to someone else, since I just hooked up with a Representative and my dream is to land a senador.
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A road connecting Macao in the Altagracia province to several major resorts like Bavaro and Riu, infamous for being riddled with potholes. It is in terrible condition because the authorities in Higuey pocket all the funds and do not leave a cent to fix the damn holes. (Higuey is the administrative capital of the province where these tourist zones are located).
Very beautiful beaches, but the roads are trash.
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The massive personal wealth and financial immunity of Dominican politicians, especially those who have held office multiple times (refers to the perception that their money, often acquired through corruption, is armored or untouchable by the law).
Economía Blindada, Pichirri, jinx, Gurabo, Bitch, Mama Belica, tough guy, PRD, PLD, PRSC, ghost employee, Deputy, Senator, Councilman, thief, secretary, state, crooks, embezzlement, Dominican Republic.
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A man who only steals while serving in the Dominican Republic government (the term for a congressman is often used as a synonym for a professional thief).
Son: Mommy, when I grow up I want to be a Diputado. Mother: My son, then quit school and learn how to steal and lie so you can get far in politics.
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A slang term for a thief disguised as a police officer or a corrupt cop who uses their position to rob people. They are considered the most effective thieves because they are never arrested, as they can always claim they were just doing their job (referring to members of tactical police units who are often accused of extortion in the Dominican Republic).
A: Dude, one of those SWAT caught me. B: No way!! How much did he take from you?
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Derived from the fake Latin Ladronasous (big thief), this is a peculiar character in Santo Domingo who talks nonsense, collects a salary for a ghost job (botellas), buys luxury SUVs (jeepetas), pays off their bootlickers (tumba polvo), and maintains a couple of mistresses. They can be found in positions like deputy, mayor, senator, police colonel, Catholic Cardinal, or President. (Botella refers to a person on a government payroll who does no work; jeepeta is a high-end SUV; tumba polvo is a sycophant).
To see the biggest cluster of politicos, check out a presidential motorcade heading to the provinces and you will see up to 200 jeepetas and luxury cars following their leader.
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Política is the process, ideologically driven by greed, through which a person can go from being a nobody to being rich in the Dominican Republic overnight. (This definition reflects a common cynical view of local politics as a tool for rapid, corrupt enrichment.)
Which is what has caused the country to be buried in the debt it is in.
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A slang term for the police, especially those conducting nighttime raids. (This word is also widely used in Puerto Rico).
Here comes La Jara, everyone start running!
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A pot-bellied guy with the back of his neck tanned dark from the sun. He always wears a shirt so tight the buttons are about to pop off, and because of his crappy salary, he has no choice but to team up with thieves (tiguere is a Dominican term for a street-smart, often shifty person).
Dominican policia (a national character).
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A corrupt, self-serving politician who uses their position for personal profit while showing total disregard for the public. (The term is a phonetic adaptation of the English phrase fuck you, describing a leader who essentially says this to the public.)
The fokiuse gathered for an emergency meeting to review the national budget: in other words, their own salaries, daily stipends, and money for their private foundations.
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República Dominicana