The alcohol lobby in the Dominican Republic continues strong. Gas stations continue to sell alcohol. Driving under the influence is a major cause of traffic accidents and family violence.Now those who advocate for no restrictions on alcohol sales have sought to take advantage of a recent ruling by the Constitutional Court (TC) on a related matter. The Constitutional Court was quick to clarify.The president of the Constitutional Court (TC), Napoleón Estévez Lavandier, has clarified the scope of the ruling that declares unconstitutional Decree 308 that dates back to 2006 and that regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages. He specified that the decision does not strip the Executive Branch of its authority to impose temporary alcohol vending schedules, as the original presidential decree provided.Restrictions were originally imposed in 2006 and...