Dominican Republic Fortifies Border Amid Haitian Crisis Escalation

The Dominican Republic has intensified its border defenses with Haiti as the crisis in its neighbor deepens. President Luis Abinader underscored national security as a top priority, labeling the protection of the country’s population and territory as a “non-negotiable responsibility.” This move comes in the wake of the United Nations’ deployment of a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to Haiti, aimed at curbing rampant gang violence that has gripped the country since 2018. Haiti, meanwhile, remains in