Economist and Jesuit priest José Luis Alemán told El Caribe newspaper that an increase in Haitian migration to the DR is inevitable due to the poverty and disorganization within Haiti. The only way to take pressure off the massive exodus is to strengthen Haitian institutions and bring welfare to Haiti, he said. He said that the Haitians will come since they find jobs in farms and construction works. Father Alemán said that Dominican business interests are also to blame. He says the businessmen are not aware of the long-term problems the increase in Haitian migration will bring. He urged Dominican farm owners to incorporate modern technology to improve their farm’s yield and not have to rely on the low cost farm hands.
