Death toll in Dominican Republic disaster nears 250, nightclub faces lawsuits

A makeshift memorial stands outside the remains of the Jet Set nightclub after a deadly roof collapse, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic April 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo

(Reuters) - The death toll at last week's nightclub roof collapse in the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 231, the Minister of Interior and Police said on Monday, as families of victims began filing lawsuits against the nightclub's owners.

Holy Week will be different this year in the Caribbean tourist destination, with multiple events and activities canceled and beach parties banned, according to the Dominican Navy.