Official statistics reveal that nearly a quarter of Haitians entering the Dominican Republic are staying

[Dolores]

As they seek to escape the situation of insecurity and economic collapse in Haiti, thousands of Haitians cross the 391 km border to the Dominican Republic. Diario Libre reports that official migration data reveals that nearly a quarter of these do not return, putting a strain on border control and social services.

Diario Libre reports that in 2022 the influx of Haitians was over 333,000 recorded entries and 251,408 departures.

Diario Libre reports that Migration Agency (DGM) statistics indicate from 2020 to 2024 through the official border entry points of El Carrizal, Dajabón, Elías Piña, Jimaní and Pedernales there is a registration of 1,002,644 entries and 754,106 departures of Haitians. This is a difference of 248,538, or about 25% of those who entered did not leave.

The mass migration from Haiti follows the worsening of the political...

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[drstock]

The article says " The extension of the border makes it very difficult to control". How has the border been extended?

 

[bob saunders]

The article says " The extension of the border makes it very difficult to control". How has the border been extended?

I believe they mean the length of the border.

 

[CristoRey]

The article says " The extension of the border makes it very difficult to control". How has the border been extended?

According to the news...
Perhaps it may be the people who are responsible for controlling the border who are making it difficult to control.

 

[bob saunders]

According to the news...
Perhaps it may be the people who are responsible for controlling the border who are making it difficult to control.

And those are just the numbers of those that were recoded at a border crossing.