Paino Abreu Collado

Paino Abreu Collado is a prominent political figure and environmental advocate in the Dominican Republic, serving as the Secretary of Environment for the political party Fuerza del Pueblo. He has been vocal in criticizing the current government's management of environmental permits, particularly raising concerns over the approval of 6,000 environmental licenses by the Ministry of Environment in a short timeframe. Abreu Collado has called for investigations into potential corruption and mismanagement within the ministry, emphasizing the need for stricter adherence to environmental regulations and the protection of the country's natural resources. His advocacy highlights issues related to the capability of environmental authorities and the integrity of environmental governance in the nation.