Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, March 18, 2025 – Guzmán Ariza expresses its deep gratitude to the Dominican judiciary and all institutions involved in the Joshua Steven Riibe case for recognizing and upholding the rule of law and ensuring respect for his fundamental rights as a foreign citizen in the Dominican Republic.

From the outset, our firm was retained by the Riibe family to defend his fundamental rights and ensure compliance with due process as established in Article 69 of the Dominican Constitution.

We sincerely appreciate the cooperation provided by the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Agency in Bávaro, which has supported the family throughout this process. As a leading firm assisting foreign clients in the country, Guzmán Ariza reaffirms its commitment to defending due process and protecting the fundamental rights of all individuals in the Dominican Republic, both citizens and foreign nationals. We firmly believe in the importance of preserving the rule of law, not only as an essential principle of justice but also as a cornerstone of trust in our institutions and the image of our valued tourism industry.

We acknowledge the professional and courteous treatment afforded to our client by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, despite the irregular restrictions placed upon him.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt solidarity to the family of Sudiksha Konanki during these difficult times, joining in the collective hope for her safe return as soon as possible.

About Guzmán Ariza, Attorneys at Law and Consultants

Established in 1927, Guzmán Ariza is the largest law firm in the Dominican Republic, with ten strategically located offices nationwide. We provide a full range of legal services through a multilingual team of experts.

Throughout nearly 100 years of legal practice, Guzmán Ariza has built a reputation in the local and international business communities as a reliable and respected firm known for delivering results.