DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader calmly responded to British journalist Stephen Sackur of the BBC program Hard Talk on 20 March 2024. The journalist did not do his homework and instead threw at the President several denunciations that have repeatedly been disproven in the media in the past.

President Luis Abinader responded with a straightforward demeanor to the accusations during the tough interview for UK audiences.

In the interview, Abinader was queried about potential adjustments to his government’s deportation policy concerning the worsening of the chaos in Haiti, given the contrast in the stability and progress in the Dominican Republic, and the good reputation of the country.

Abinader opened the interview responding that on this side of the border, life is normal, with the country expected to grow 5% in 2024. “We are a growing country, our industries our...