The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people
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Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse: Death Toll Reaches 184
Above:Â Aerial view of rescue teams working at the Jet Set nightclub on April 9, 2025. Â Image copyright:Â Alfred Davies/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Emergency response teams have shown remarkable efficiency and dedication, working tirelessly to rescue 155 people alive. Authorities deserve applause for assisting families and properly managing the complex disaster response despite the challenging circumstances.
Opposition narrative
This tragedy is a catastrophic failure of building safety standards. The structure was decades old, had been converted from a movie theater to a nightclub without proper consideration for different safety parameters, and had suffered previous fire damage that may have compromised its integrity.