Dominican Republic steps up military patrols on the border with Haiti

The Dominican government stepped up military surveillance on the border with Haiti this Sunday, with increased patrols in Dajabón, Elías Piña, Independencia and Pedernales, where the main formal border crossings between the two countries are located, according to reports published this Sunday by Noticias SIN and other national media.

The increase comes as authorities monitor Haiti's security crisis and follow the preventive measures announced by President Luis Abinader. On October 25, the president announced reinforcements for the southern border, with two additional battalions, heavy equipment and artillery units.

On November 4, Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre and Presidency Minister José Ignacio Paliza toured the four border points to inspect security measures and confirm that activities were proceeding normally.

Despite the larger military presence, authorities report that binational trade and authorized movement of people continue as normal, with no incidents disturbing calm in the border area.

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Source: La Voz Nacional