“It’s about sovereignty, not hate,” says Ancient Dominican Order leader on Friusa march

Vásquez emphasized that the mobilization is not driven by hatred but by a call for sovereignty and law enforcement. He cited an incident in which a young Dominican woman was allegedly kidnapped by a Haitian citizen and taken to Friusa, with the perpetrators reportedly challenging her family to retrieve her as if she were in a foreign country. This event, among others, has fueled the group’s push for action.

The march is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. from the Juan Bosch metro station in Santo Domingo, with at least 600 members from different regions joining other participants. Free transportation has been arranged, as announced on the organization’s official website. Vásquez clarified that the march is not expected to provide immediate solutions but rather to unite efforts and raise national awareness.

The date, March 30, was deliberately chosen to coincide with the Battle of March 30, a historic symbol of Dominican sovereignty. The Ancient Dominican Order aims to use this occasion to demand respect for immigration laws and national identity. Vásquez explained that the organization was founded in response to what he sees as weakening authority, political inaction, and rising irregular migration.

“Our name reflects our mission: ‘Ancient’ stands for the founding values of the nation, ‘Order’ signifies the restoration of lost order, and ‘Dominican’ embodies our role as guardians of our heritage,” Vásquez stated. He concluded by inviting the public to participate, affirming, “We should not be afraid to wave the Dominican flag.”