The Dominican Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández, declared on Wednesday that the country’s border with Haiti is currently “completely calm.” His remarks followed a tour of key crossing points in the region amid increasing security measures in Haiti.
During the visit, Fernández and Presidency Minister José Ignacio Paliza inspected checkpoints in Dajabón, Elías Piña, Jimaní, and Pedernales. According to officials, normal activities, including commerce and the authorized movement of individuals, are operating smoothly.
Fernández noted that armed gangs are predominantly active in areas such as Mirebalais and Croix-des-Bouquets, which, he clarified, are situated farther from the Dominican border than some reports have indicated.
This visit coincides with the deployment of Salvadoran troops to Haiti, aimed at combating armed gangs and searching for four soldiers who went missing following an attack on October 18.
To enhance security, the Dominican government has dispatched two additional battalions along the border, with support in heavy equipment and artillery, adding to the roughly 11,000 military personnel already stationed in the area, as stated by President Luis Abinader.
Paliza emphasized the necessity for caution in handling the conflict and stressed the importance of adhering to international procedures to prevent extending the crisis. He also highlighted that the Dominican Republic is providing logistical, intelligence, military equipment, and medical support to El Salvador as required.
Both Fernández and Paliza reiterated the commitment of the Dominican Armed Forces to ensure security at the border and indicated that further measures would be implemented if the situation demands it.
