Abinader reaffirms support for Bukele amid Haiti security crisis

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader expressed support for Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele regarding the security situation in Haiti, while highlighting the Dominican Republic’s cooperation with El Salvador on logistics and intelligence.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Abinader said the Dominican Republic has strengthened surveillance along its border with Haiti and has armored vehicles, drones, and military personnel prepared to respond to any situation that could threaten national security.

The president said authorities are continuously monitoring developments in Haiti and have implemented preventive measures along the border. He stressed that maintaining peace and security in the border area and throughout the country remains a government priority.

Abinader also called for greater coordination between the forces involved in efforts to combat gangs in Haiti and Salvadoran troops. He said differences between the groups could undermine operations and emphasized the need for greater unity.

The president noted that Salvadoran Defense Minister René Francis Merino Monroy maintains almost daily communication with Dominican Defense Minister Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre as part of ongoing cooperation and monitoring efforts.

Abinader said the Dominican government has used diplomatic channels to encourage better coordination among the forces involved, which he described as essential to the effectiveness of security operations.

He reiterated his support for Bukele’s administration and said the Dominican Republic will remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any developments that could affect the country’s peace and stability.