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Historically, the commercial exchange between the Dominican Republic and Haiti has been significant compared to other countries in the region. For example, exports to Haiti reached US$ 206.81 million until 2020, making it the third-largest destination for Dominican products after the United States and India. Experts believe that the decision of the Dominican Republic to … Read more
Haitian residents of “Little Haiti” in the San Carlos sector of the National District declined to discuss the closure of their country’s border, citing their long-term presence in the Dominican Republic. They consider themselves to be on the outskirts of the situation. During a tour of the area, when approached, they vehemently expressed that they … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) has suspended all import and export operations of merchandise to and from Haiti since 6:00 am on Friday, September 15. This decision was made in compliance with President Luis Abinader’s directives to close the Dominican Republic’s borders with Haiti. Director of the DGA, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, also … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Haiti has summoned the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic in Haiti, Miguel Faruk, to a meeting on Friday, September 15, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to address the current crisis caused by the construction of a canal on the Masacre River. This summons aligns with recent actions … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The conflict over the construction of a canal on the Masacre River between the Dominican Republic and Haiti is escalating. President Luis Abinader has ordered the closure of the land, air, and sea border with Haiti at 6:00 am. This decision comes in response to a group of Haitian citizens pressing forward with … Read more
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has ordered the complete closure of the Dominican Republic’s border with Haiti. This closure will apply to land, air, and sea routes and will go into effect at 6:00 a.m. next Friday. During his announcement, the President emphasized that the Ministry of Defense, which includes the Army, Navy, and Air … Read more
In the midst of the diplomatic crises between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, President Luis Abinader assures that there will be no violent incidents in Dominican territory. He reiterates that the military forces of the Dominican State are fully prepared to respond to any potential violence caused by the intervention in the Masacre River in … Read more
Haiti.- Haitian farmers involved in the construction of the canal over the Masacre River are determined to continue the project, despite the measures announced by the Dominican authorities. According to Jean Brévil Weston, coordinator of the Peasant Movement of the Maribaroux Plain, the organization promoting the project, the farmers are unwavering. He stated, “I don’t … Read more
Dajabón.- Many Haitian citizens have been crossing the Dominican-Haitian border gates in Dajabón to return to Haiti voluntarily. They are doing this because the Dominican government may soon close the border completely. These Haitians are bringing bags, suitcases, and children with them as they choose to go back to Haiti for safety reasons. They are … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced significant progress in discussions held yesterday regarding the conflict arising from the construction of a canal on the Haitian side. The canal has the potential to divert the Masacre River’s course. Delegations from both the Dominican Republic and Haiti met at the Foreign Ministry to address … Read more