Dominican Republic rules out border closure with Haiti
Key Points(5)
- The Dominican Republic will keep its border with Haiti open, with the Ministry of Defense saying the current security situation does not warrant extraordinary restrictions.
- The decision follows a review by military commanders and intelligence officials of developments in Haiti and their potential implications for Dominican national security.
- Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre led the strategic meeting, which included senior officials from the Dominican Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as intelligence and operations personnel from the Joint Staff.
- The ministry said authorities would maintain existing security arrangements while continuing to monitor developments across the border.
- No new restrictions were announced.
The Dominican Republic will keep its border with Haiti open, with the Ministry of Defense saying the current security situation does not warrant extraordinary restrictions.
The decision follows a review by military commanders and intelligence officials of developments in Haiti and their potential implications for Dominican national security.
Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre led the strategic meeting, which included senior officials from the Dominican Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as intelligence and operations personnel from the Joint Staff.
The ministry said authorities would maintain existing security arrangements while continuing to monitor developments across the border. No new restrictions were announced.
Military officials will continue surveillance through intelligence analysis, information sharing and coordination among the armed forces, according to the ministry.
The government said commercial activity and daily life in border communities would continue as usual while security officials assess potential risks.
The Dominican Republic and Haiti share the island of Hispaniola, with cross-border trade and movement supporting the livelihoods of communities on both sides.
The ministry did not provide a timeline for changing the current arrangements, saying its approach would depend on how the security situation evolves.
