The Ministry of Defense says the country spent RD$2.5 billion in surveillance and security at the border with Haiti in 2023.
The Ministry of Defense is building stretches of cement wall at certain sections of the border.
As the crisis in Haiti has escalated, entry through the three major gateways — Jimaní, Elías Piña and Dajabón — is restricted.
The Ministry of Defense constantly issues press releases indicating all is under control on the Dominican side of the border.
Despite the expense and investments in new border controls, reports reveal significant amounts of contraband of goods and people continue to cross the 391 km long border every day.
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7 March 2024