The bi-national market in Pedernales continues to be closed, due to the Haitian authorities not allowing Haitians to import merchandise purchased in Dominican territory. This is the second time the market day has been cancelled, after the Pedernales City Hall had called for it to be reopened after a month shutdown.
On Monday 9 April, Dominican and Haitian vendors, who live in rural areas around Pedernales, went to the municipal market to sell their agricultural produce, clothes, shoes and other articles. However, there were only a few customers at the market.
The suspension of the market has affected the local economy as customers, both Haitians and Dominicans, stay away.
In addition, the sales of used clothing that are packed in the Export Free Zone in Pedernales has been stopped due to the closure of the border crossing that gives access to the population of
Anse-a-Pitre.
The people of Pedernales have asked the government for a contingency plan to alleviate their economic woes caused by the closure of the bi-national market.
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Listin Diario
10 April 2018
