Overview

• The roof of the Jet Set discothèque in Saint-Domingue collapsed during a concert on April 8, claiming 225 lives, including renowned merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
• All victims' bodies have now been identified and returned to their families following expedited forensic efforts by the government.
• This tragedy surpasses the 2005 prison fire in Higuey, making it the deadliest disaster in the Dominican Republic this century.
• Authorities are investigating structural and regulatory failings that may have contributed to the nightclub’s collapse.
• Public mourning continues with vigils held near the site, as President Luis Abinader calls for accountability and answers regarding the disaster.