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NOUVELLES DE LA REPUBLIQUE DOMINICAINE (Mardi 1er avril 2025)

 

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Minister Ito Bisonó supports co-production to help Haitians find jobs in Haiti
(Listin Diario; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Victor (Ito) Bisono supports co-production and nearshoring initiatives with Haiti to create jobs and help Haitians remain in their country, citing examples like Codevi and the Caracol Industrial Park. His comments respond to Haitian Transitional Council President Fritz Alphonse Jean, who emphasized the need for job creation amid mass deportations and fears of growing violence. Both leaders highlight the importance of U.S. trade programs HOPE and HELP, which allow Haiti to export textiles duty-free and support thousands of jobs on both sides of the border. Business leaders warn that failing to renew these programs could lead to further job losses and reduced regional stability.

 

Over 500 inmates escape from prison after armed gangs storm facility in Haiti
(Listin Diario; LD-2; DL; SIN; Hoy; El Caribe; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
Over 500 inmates escaped from a prison in Mirebalais, central Haiti, after members of the armed gang coalition Vivre Ensemble attacked the facility, set homes on fire, and took control of the area. Most of the escapees were awaiting trial. The assault is part of a broader strategy by gangs to boost their ranks amid growing violence in the country. The attack caused panic, targeted the local hospital, and displaced thousands. According to the UN, over 4,200 have been killed and 1,300 injured in Haiti since July, largely due to firearms illegally smuggled into the country despite a UN arms embargo.

 

 

The DR will not reopen airspace with Haiti
(El Caribe; El Día; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
During the weekly press conference “La Semanal”, President Luis Abinader announced that the Dominican Republic will keep its airspace closed to Haiti, including flights to and from Cap-Haïtien, due to escalating violence and gang control in the neighboring country. He emphasized that the security situation, especially in areas like Mirebalais near the Dominican border, has prompted a review of internal security measures to protect national stability. The decision comes despite calls from Haiti’s Transitional Council to reopen dialogue and restore bilateral cooperation, suspended in 2023 over a canal dispute on the Dajabón River..

In an online poll, 89 percent of respondents opposed reopening Dominican airspace to Haiti, while only 10.86 percent supported it. The results reflect ongoing public concern over security and migration issues between the two countries.

 

(Noticias SIN; LD; DL; DL-2; El Caribe; Monday, March 31, 2025)

President Luis Abinader stated he is strongly committed to addressing migration issues and supports peaceful protests, emphasizing the government's democratic nature. He responded to upcoming anti-immigration demonstrations by affirming that Friusa remains under official control and warning against jeopardizing the country's tourism image

Friusa had unprecedented military presence during protest over Haitian migration
(Listin Diario; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
The protest organized by the Antigua Orden Dominicana rejecting illegal Haitian immigration in Friusa had an unprecedented military response, with over 1,000 security personnel deployed, including police and military equipped with tear gas and water cannons. The protest turned tense when participants attempted to break through security perimeters, prompting the use of force to disperse the crowd. Organizers estimated around 600 demonstrators had registered.

  • Haitians halt construction in response to Friusa march
    (Nuevo Diario; De Ultimo Minuto; Mariasela Alvarez on X; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
    According to journalist Mariasela Alvarez, Haitian construction workers in Bávaro and Punta Cana launched a three-day strike on Monday, halting major building projects in response to the anti-immigration march held in Friusa the day before. Álvarez also reported that the strike could result in millions in losses for the construction sector, while police claimed they respected protestors’ rights despite some participants attempting to breach the agreed route.

(Acento, Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
An opinion article by sociologist Tahira Vargas comments on the growing tension in Punta Cana's Friusa and Hoyo de Friusa neighborhoods, which have seen significant demographic changes due to tourism and migration. She cites the "Antigua Orden Dominicana," a group that promotes violence and discrimination, especially against Haitian migrants. She states the government's silence or complicity with this group is seen as damaging to democracy and social harmony. The Antigua Orden Dominicana challenges government institutions, weakening the government's ability to maintain order and protect human rights.

 

(Acento, Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
Journalist and political scientist Jose Luis Chavez comments on the recent march in the eastern community of Friusa. Says Chavez: “The Hoyo de Friusa is more deeply rooted in urban planning failures than the lens of migration. Historically, informal settlements have existed in major cities like Santo Domingo and Santiago, often arising from neglecting urban planning laws. Hoyo de Friusa, Verón and others developed outside legal frameworks, with no land titles and lacking essential services. Under President Abinader, steps have been taken to address this chaotic urban development. Key initiatives have provided deeds to over 117,000 families, passing new territorial laws as well as investments in housing, potable water and sanitation. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to ensuring sustainable growth and better living standards.

 

 

Migration to use facial recognition cameras at border markets

(Acento; DL; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)

The Dominican Republic’s Migration Directorate will install facial recognition cameras in key border markets to identify individuals with criminal records, prevent irregular entry, and monitor repatriated migrants. The system, announced by director Luis Rafael Lee Ballester, aims to strengthen national security and modernize migration control. Cameras will be placed in high-traffic areas along the Dominican-Haitian border, especially in Dajabón and Elías Piña.

 

 

Central America receives deportees and agrees to U.S. migrant relocation
(Acento; El Caribe; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
Central American countries are receiving their repatriated citizens under President Trump’s deportation policy, while also participating in controversial agreements to host deported migrants from other nationalities. Though mass deportations have yet to reach peak levels, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador have accepted thousands of returnees and, in some cases, migrants from Venezuela and other regions. Human rights groups criticize these deals for lacking due process. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic has received 729 repatriated nationals and is working with UNICEF to support their reintegration.

 

(LD; Hoy; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)

A federal judge in California blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 350,000 Venezuelans living in the U.S. The judge ruled that ending the program would cause irreparable harm to families, damage the economy, and threaten public safety, while the government failed to justify its termination. The ruling follows continued efforts by immigrant advocacy groups to preserve protections for Venezuelans and Haitians amid humanitarian crises in their home countries. The judge gave the U.S. government one week to appeal and the plaintiffs one week to request a pause in the expiration of TPS protections for 500,000 Haitians.

U.S. sanctions a money laundering network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

(DL; El Caribe; Tuesday, April 1, 2025)

The U.S. government sanctioned six individuals and seven companies accused of laundering drug money for the Sinaloa Cartel, now officially labeled a terrorist organization by President Trump. The sanctions block their assets in the U.S. and forbid any business dealings with them. The move follows a joint investigation by U.S. agencies and Mexican authorities to disrupt the financial networks fueling drug trafficking and violence. [NOTE: Mexican national Efraín Sánchez Cabanillas, known as La Bala, was arrested in February 2025 at the Punta Cana International Airport by Dominican authorities in collaboration with U.S. agencies for his alleged role in the Sinaloa Cartel. End Note.] 

 

 

Social Media Trending Topics

  1. Due to the recent march on March 30th organized by the group Antigua Orden Dominicana, protesting the situation in The El Hoyo area in Friusa, a controversial topic has been circulating on social media. Specifically, #Alofoke, also known as Santiago Matías, recently posted a sarcastic image of a Haitian passport on his social media. In his post, he claimed that to access the #MataMosquito area in Friusa, it would be considered Haitian territory on Dominican soil.



  1. The hashtag #PalacioNacional has gained attention on social media following the recent incidents during the El Hoyo de Friusa protest. The organization La Antigua Orden Dominicana convened a march in front of the National Palace on April 24th, aiming to demand the implementation of stricter migration policies against illegal Haitians. @ListinDiario; @ZOLFM1065; @SIN24Horas; @RDSomosPueblo
  2. #SantoDomingoEste is trending on social media due to a tragic and unfortunate incident in the Nueva Jerusalén sector of Santo Domingo Este. A retired Dominican Navy captain, identified as Diomedes, killed his wife, one of his sons, his daughter-in-law, and then took his own life. Family and friends are shocked by the tragedy. @CDN37; @ZOLFM1065; @NoticiasRNN 

 

 

More about media outlets:

 

Independent Media: 

  • De Último Minuto: Provides national and international coverage on economy, entertainment, sports, technology, and opinion. Founded by Santiago Matías (Alofoke).
  • Somos Pueblo Media: Covers politics, economy, corruption, environment, technology. Known for amplifying Dominican citizens' voices and public concerns.
  • Almomento.net: A pluralistic media outlet that identifies itself as not responding to corporate or political interests. It seeks to inform Dominicans with its content.
  • El Pregonero: Covers local and international news related to Dominicans abroad, politics, economy,technology, and justice.
  • 7días.com.do: It identifies as independent, innovative, and impartial in news presentation and topic selection; part of the ACD Media group.
  • Grupo de Medios Panorama (GMP):  covers a wide range of topics. Has national reach and airs in several states in the United States.

 

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