DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader formally has convened former Presidents Danilo Medina (2012-2016, 2016-2020), Leonel Fernandez (1996-2000, 2004-2008 and 2008-2012) and Hipólito Mejia (2000-2004) to a meeting on Monday, 14 May 2025 at 1pm at the Presidential Palace to discuss the Dominican Republic’s stand as the multidimensional crisis in Haiti worsens and it seems the world is leaving all up to the Dominican Republic to bear the brunt of the chaotic situation in that country. The meeting would be in time for the President to subsequently announce the outcome during the Monday press conference of the day.

The high-level meeting seeks to build a political consensus given the unprecedented Haitian crisis and its direct impact on the Dominican Republic.

Opposition leader, former President Leonel Fernandez said he accepts the invitation yet...