Bernardo Paulino

Bernardo Paulino is a representative of six communities in the province of Sánchez Ramírez, Dominican Republic, who recently became a voice for local farmers opposing deforestation efforts by Barrick Pueblo Viejo. He has been vocal about the tensions arising from military presence and potential environmental degradation in the area surrounding the river El Naranjo, advocating for the protection of vital ecosystems that sustain local livelihoods.