Dominican President Luis Abinader in an interview with El País in America newspaper where social, diplomatic, health, economic and political issues were discussed, Abinader referring to the Dominican Republic's relations with Haiti, said :

"For the first time in decades, there is a Government with a defined policy towards Haiti that is based on migration control. No civilized society can afford to have undocumented citizens on its territory and we will make sure of that. At the same time, we have good relations with President Jovenel Moïse and his Government, but our interest is to channel all possible aid to Haiti through the international community, both health and institutional. We are going to draw attention to this, because if the international community can get tired, we cannot be : everything that is happening in Haiti affects us here and we are taking a heavy toll [...]"

In the spirit of these words, the General Commander of the Dominican Army, Julio Ernesto Florián Pérez, announced during a visit to the border area of ​​Dajabón that he would send reinforcements to the entire border area of ​​the country (without specifying the number) to prevent the massive entry of undocumented Haitians into Dominican territory. Note that in December 2019, 1,200 military personnel had been sent as reinforcements https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-29660-haiti-flash-the-dominican-army-sends-new-reinforcements-to-the-border-with-haiti.html

He recalled that during the holiday season and the New Year, thousands of Haitians in an irregular migratory situation left the Dominican territory to celebrate in Haiti with their families and like every year, they will try to return illegally in the Dominican Republic in January with their parents which will increase the work of the military.

The General Commander of the Dominican Army, Julio Ernesto Florián Pérez said that this year Haitians will have great difficulty in illegally crossing the border monitored by more than 10,000 soldiers (16% of the active forces) using detection and surveillance equipment. at the cutting edge of technology.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-32030-haiti-un-the-dominican-republic-calls-on-the-international-to-provide-the-aid-haiti-needs.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-29660-haiti-flash-the-dominican-army-sends-new-reinforcements-to-the-border-with-haiti.html

SL/ HaitiLibre