Dominicans in NYC demand investigation into alleged Haiti transit smuggling

Dominican residents in New York City are calling for a deep investigation into allegations of a major smuggling scheme involving goods declared for transit to Haiti. The community has urged Dominican authorities to exhaust all investigative avenues and, if necessary, seek international technical assistance from agencies such as the FBI to identify those responsible.

The allegations, brought forward by commentator Julio Martínez Pozo, suggest a fraudulent scheme where cargo leaving ports and customs under international transit regimes is being diverted. Instead of crossing the border into Haiti, a significant portion of these products is reportedly being repackaged and distributed within the Dominican Republic market without fulfilling tax obligations.

According to the claims, this practice has created an integrated commercial structure that has moved from informal channels into formal distribution, impacting fair competition. Critics note that these diverted products are reportedly flooding Dominican supermarkets, and they have called for increased supervision and traceability to protect fiscal revenue and commercial transparency.