According to the head of Women’s Issue of the Dominican Republic, 160 women died of domestic violence related crimes in the Caribbean nation between the months of January and October 2007. In Puerto Rico, the figure is smaller: 18 deaths. In order to call more attention to this epidemic, two of the PR and DR’s most well-knowns are coming out on behalf of victims of domestic violence:

Dominican singer songwriter Juan Luis Guerra and Puerto Rican salsero Gilberto Santa Rosa will be, among other artists, protagonists of the serán, entre otros artistas, los protagonistas de la campaña “Pégale a la pared” campaign, an initiative against violence towards women in their respective countries, which was introduced today in Santo Domingo.

The first phase of the campaign will be made of up of two 30 second advertising spots starring Guerra and Santa Rosa, which will be shown on television and broadcast on the radio in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

While the initiative is to be applauded, they could have come up with a better name (which was inspired by a song by Reyli Barba). “Hit the Wall”…no, don’t hit anything. Get some help with your violent temperament instead.

Other stars will also participate, among them Reyli himself, puertorriqueño Joseph Fonseca and dominicanos Andy Andy, Wason Brazobán and Raymond Pozo.

Via / El Universal (Venezuela)