Haitian citizen sparks controversy with sovereignty claims and threats

A Haitian citizen has sparked significant controversy on social media after releasing a video in which he challenges the sovereignty of the Dominican Republic and issues violent threats against Dominican citizens.

In the video, the individual directs verbal attacks toward entrepreneur and communicator Santiago Matías, known as ‘Alofoke,’ questioning his stance on Haitian migration. The man claims that the entire island belongs to Haiti, stating, ‘The whole world knows that the part of the Dominican Republic is ours. There is no Dominican Republic in history.’

Of particular concern is the man’s explicit incitement to violence. He exhorts his compatriots to react aggressively toward Dominicans, saying, ‘If a Dominican comes to kill you, kill him first, because they do not want to see us.’ These statements have reignited tensions regarding border security, irregular migration, and bilateral relations between the two nations.