Tensions between Haitians and Dominicans are once again on the rise after the death of a Dominican national at the hands of a Haitian man. Reports indicate that tensions began when youth Jesus Rivas Polanco was stabbed to death by a Haitian man, during an attempted robbery. As a result the homes of 15 persons, in Canca de Reina sector of Tamboril, were destroyed by angry Dominican residents. A small farm, which was reportedly owned by the thief, was also destroyed by residents. Police have five men in custody. <\/p>\n
Listin Diario reports that police and immigration officials patrolled the area to protect Haitians from being hurt for acts they did not commit. <\/p>\n
The newspaper also reports that the border patrol Cesfront recovered cattle that was stolen and was being sent to Haiti by a Dominican and Haitian gang. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tensions between Haitians and Dominicans are once again on the rise after the death of a Dominican national at the hands of a Haitian man. Reports indicate that tensions began when youth Jesus Rivas Polanco was stabbed to death by a Haitian man, during an attempted robbery. As a result the homes of 15 persons, … <\/p>\n