The president of the Permanent Interior and Police Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, Orlando Espinosa (PLD-San Cristóbal) expressed his concern with the escalating violent protests in Haiti. He urged international community to once again come to the aid of Haiti that is facing a very serious political, economic and social crisis. As reported in El Nacional, he stressed that Haitians are also human beings that deserve and need the support solidarity of wealthier rich countries. He said that those that are very interested in supplying taking food and medicines to Venezuela, should consider doing do the same for Haiti. that is closer.
“What I warn of is the reality that if the shortages there is still a shortage of food, medicine and water in Haiti continues, there will be no way for the Dominican authorities to stop the mass exodus of Haitians, it’s a matter of survival,” Espinosa said.
Protestors are demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise who has headed the Government in that country for reached two years in the position as of on 7 February 2019.
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El Nacional
19 February 2019