Dominican Republic Reports Sharp Rise In Haitian Migrant Deportations

Dominican Republic Reports Sharp Rise In Haitian Migrant Deportations

Boosting deportations to Haiti -- the region's poorest nation which is ravaged by gang violence -- was a campaign promise of Dominican President Luis Abinader, reelected in May 2024 for a second term.

The Directorate General of Migration (DGM) of the Dominican Republic announced the imposition of fines on businesses that hire undocumented persons, a measure focused mainly on containing the arrival of Haitians in the country. In a statement, the agency reported that these penalties will be applied in accordance with the provisions of the General Migration Act No. 285-04, which punishes with fines between five and 30 minimum salaries of the pub…

A total of 87 pregnant or pregnant Haitian women have been detained in hospitals in the Dominican Republic, where they have begun to request documents from Haitians as part of the measures announced by the Government of Luis Abinader against irregular immigration from the neighboring country, reported the General Directorate of Migration (DGM). The women, accompanied by 48 minors, were taken to the migrant reception center in Haina, about 20 kil…

Under the government of Luis Abinader, a systematic policy of persecution against the Haitian and Dominican population of Haitian descent is being deepened. Raids, militarization of hospitals and destruction of entire neighborhoods mark a state offensive with historical roots in the racism of the Dominican elites. This week began the application of the new dehumanizing migration measures adopted by the Dominican government, ranging from the repr…

Dominican Republic Intensifies Deportations of Haitians Amid Border Security Push

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic has deported over 119,000 Haitian nationals in the first four months of 2025, marking a 71 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to official figures released by immigration authorities on Monday. This surge in deportations follows a firm campaign pledge by President Luis Abinader, who was re-elected in May 2024 for a second term. One of his central promises was …

Santo Domingo.- Senator Omar Fernández proposed this Tuesday to amend a bill so that in the future any official who serves the smuggling of migrants will be prevented for life from holding public office. The bill, which he runs in the Senate, was forwarded to the commission that studies him, to analyze the inclusion of the initiative. The congressman, who represents the National District in the Upper House, argued that whoever uses a position en…