Santo Esteban Ferreras Florián

activist

Santo Esteban Ferreras Florián is a prominent leader and spokesperson for the displaced farmers affected by the construction of the Monte Grande Multipurpose Dam in the Dominican Republic. He serves as the president of the Community Struggle Committee in Los Güiros, where he has been vocal about the government's failure to fulfill promises of relocating farmers to new agricultural lands after their displacement. Ferreras Florián's advocacy highlights the socio-economic crisis faced by many families who have lost their livelihoods and are struggling with food insecurity and poverty due to the government's unfulfilled commitments.