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Dominican Republic reinforces border security amid Haiti crisis
The Dominican Republic has intensified military presence and surveillance along its nearly 300-kilometer border with Haiti. This security surge follows the kidnapping of four Salvadoran soldiers, members of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), in Haitian territory.
President Luis Abinader confirmed that the deployment includes more than 10,000 military personnel, armored vehicles, aircraft overflights, and drones. The government is coordinating with El Salvador to provide logistical and intelligence support for rescue operations. Abinader reiterated that the Dominican Republic has classified Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations and warned that any attempt by these groups to approach the border will be met with a firm response.
Despite the heightened security, the Dominican Ministry of Defense has ruled out closing the border. Authorities stated that commercial and social activities in border towns like Jimaní, Pedernales, and Dajabón continue to operate normally. Security forces, including the Army and the Specialized Body for Land Border Security (CESFRONT), are conducting inspections of people and vehicles to prevent irregular crossings and ensure national sovereignty.
Entities
CESFRONT · Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre · Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense · Gang Suppression Force · Haiti · Luis Abinader · Ministry of Defense of the Dominican Republic · Nayib Bukele · Pedernales
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- [● 11 SOURCES] Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre led a strategic evaluation meeting with military commanders. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · almomento.net · www.diariolibre.com · elnacional.com.do · centroamerica360.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Four Salvadoran soldiers were reportedly kidnapped by armed groups in Haiti. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · elnacional.com.do · centroamerica360.com · somospueblo.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Commercial and social activities at the border will continue normally. bellerdigital.net · www.sanjuanpordentro.net · almomento.net · www.diariolibre.com · elnacional.com.do · +5 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Dominican military is conducting reinforced surveillance at strategic border points. bellerdigital.net · somospueblo.com · centroamerica360.com · almomento.net · www.diariolibre.com · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Dominican Ministry of Defense ruled out closing the border with Haiti. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · almomento.net · www.diariolibre.com · elnacional.com.do · centroamerica360.com · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] More than 10,000 military personnel are deployed along nearly 300 kilometers of the border. centroamerica360.com · elinformante.com.do · www.elmatero.net · fernandoplaceres.com · maguacadigital.com · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic has classified Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · infoenn.com · realidadsocial.com · n.com.do
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic has deployed military reinforcements to the border with Haiti. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · www.elmatero.net · fernandoplaceres.com · maguacadigital.com · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 10,000 military personnel are deployed along the Dominican-Haitian border. www.elmatero.net · fernandoplaceres.com · maguacadigital.com · noticias24horasrd.com · surfecundo.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Dominican government is coordinating with El Salvador for rescue logistics. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · infoenn.com · realidadsocial.com · n.com.do
- [● 9 SOURCES] Four Salvadoran soldiers from the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) were kidnapped in Haiti. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · www.elmatero.net · fernandoplaceres.com · maguacadigital.com · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Dominican security measures include armored vehicles, aircraft overflights, and drones. azuanoticias.com · dominicanaaldia.com · infoenn.com · realidadsocial.com · n.com.do