Today marks the end of the 48-hour deadline for Haiti

Today marks the end of the 48-hour deadline for Haiti

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Haiti, and tensions are mounting as the deadline approaches. The ultimatum demands an immediate halt to the construction of a canal supported by Haitian factions, which aims to divert the Masacre River and redirect its waters towards rural properties. The Dominican Republic has warned … Read more

Construction of the long-awaited Four Seasons in Miches by Tropicalia will soon commence.

Construction of the long-awaited Four Seasons in Miches by Tropicalia will soon commence.

Miches.- Tropicalia, a real estate development project by Cisneros Real Estate, has officially started constructing the first phase of the Four Seasons in Miches. It plans to open in early 2026, representing an investment of over $200 million. The property, referred to as “Four Seasons Resorts and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia,” will consist of … Read more

Haitians Successfully Cross Perimeter Fence to Enter the Dominican Republic

Haitians Successfully Cross Perimeter Fence to Enter the Dominican Republic

Haiti.- Despite initial hopes that the construction of a perimeter fence along the country’s northern border would limit activities such as the trafficking of undocumented Haitians and other illicit actions, criminals have managed to break the cyclonic mesh, allowing illegal entry to the Dominican Republic through the La Sal Sector in the province of Dajabón. … Read more

Declaration on the Masacre River Signed by Dominican and Haitian Governments in 2021

Declaration on the Masacre River Signed by Dominican and Haitian Governments in 2021

Santo Domingo.- During the meeting of the Bilateral Mixed Commission on May 27, 2021, the Dominican Republic and Haiti mutually agreed on the ongoing work on the Masacre River for water harvesting. They acknowledged that this work does not involve diverting the binational tributary channel. A joint statement was issued after the meeting to reflect … Read more

US citizens will be denied entry into the Dominican Republic if the border with Haiti is closed, warns the United States.

US citizens will be denied entry into the Dominican Republic if the border with Haiti is closed, warns the United States.

Santo Domingo.- Americans currently in Haiti who plan to travel to the Dominican Republic should depart by September 14 or find alternative travel options. This advisory is in response to President Luis Abinader’s announcement about border closures, which may impede the United States’ ability to assist with departures. The US diplomatic mission issued the warning … Read more

Tax exemptions for luxury boats in the Dominican Republic approved by the Senate

Tax exemptions for luxury boats in the Dominican Republic approved by the Senate

Santo Domingo.- The Senate has approved a controversial bill in its second reading. This bill offers tax exemptions to a specific category of luxury vessels, including yachts and sailboats. During an extraordinary session of the Senate, the approved project states that yachts, racing yachts, motor boats, jet skis, sailboats, and similar vessels will be exempt … Read more

Abinader’s Focus: Ensuring the Security of the Dominican Republic

Abinader’s Focus: Ensuring the Security of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader’s goal in implementing the announced measures is to safeguard national security. This is particularly important due to the sociopolitical crisis in Haiti and the construction of a canal in the Masacre River, which violates bilateral agreements between both nations. The President stressed the need to ensure the security of the … Read more

Dominican Government’s Ultimatum Met with Silence from Haitian Authorities

Dominican Government’s Ultimatum Met with Silence from Haitian Authorities

Santo Domingo.- The Haitian government has not commented on the Dominican Republic’s decision to close the border and suspend visas for Haitians if the conflict over the construction of a canal on the Dajabón River is not resolved by Thursday. Dominicans from various sectors have shared their opinions on this measure, but the Haitian government … Read more

Violation of The Treaty through the Construction of a Canal on the Masacre River

Violation of The Treaty through the Construction of a Canal on the Masacre River

SANTO DOMINGO.- The conflict between the Dominican Republic and Haiti has escalated due to the construction of an illegal canal on the Masacre River. This canal violates a 94-year-old treaty called the Treaty of Peace, Perpetual Friendship, and Arbitration. The treaty, signed on February 20, 1929, prohibits any alteration of the rivers that flow between … Read more

How the Haitian authorities’ lack of legitimacy worsens the crisis with the Dominican Republic

How the Haitian authorities’ lack of legitimacy worsens the crisis with the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo. Former Prime Minister of Haiti, Jean Max Bellerive, has identified the lack of authority within the current Haitian government as the main reason behind the conflicts between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He mentioned concerns regarding insecurity and the creation of a canal that diverts water from the Masacre River. Bellerive stressed that … Read more

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