RIP Orlando MeraThe murder of Orlando Mera (the DR Minister of Environment and Natural Resources) was a shock, but I don't think this sort of thing is common in the DR.
Anyway, let's not forget that Orlando was bumped off for NOT approving a mining permit, as opposed to GRANTING a licence.
Mining ministers will no doubt re-assess things in the light of the murder, and maybe beef up their security.
IMHO, I don't think this will make a massive difference to getting the permit, but may delay it a few weeks.