Details the actions of the government of the Dominican Republic in regards to human rights, provided by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Details incidences of human rights abuses by the authorities. Includes a brief overview of the government and the economy.

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor presents the "2000 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" for the Dominican Republic, which was released in February 2001. The report provides an overview of the country and discusses the respect for and abuses of human rights in the Dominican Republic.

Features the "Dominican Republic Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1997," published by the U.S. Department of State. Discusses the country's respect for human rights, civil liberties, political rights, and governmental attitudes regarding international and nongovernmental investigation of alleged violations of human rights.